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Hastings' try

Adam Hastings cops a massive hit

The Scots square off against Fiji for the ninth time

For the ninth time in their histories, the Scots and Fiji will lock horns, this time at Murrayfield.   Fiji will have braced themselves for a backlash from Scotland after the latter came agonisingly...

The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa

Ireland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017.   Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January.   Ahead...

World Rankings Permutations Top spot on the line in Dublin

Ireland's status as the world’s best team is under threat from the reigning champions.   South Africa will replace Ireland as the number one ranked team in the world if they beat them at the...

Stats and facts: Scotland v Fiji

On Saturday, Vern Cotter and Gregor Townsend will go head-to-head for the first time in their coaching careers.   They are the only two coaches to maintain a win percentage in excess of 50% during...

Farrell relishing contest

Ireland boss Andy Farrell is not short on enthusiasm with regard to this weekend’s clash between his charges and the World Champion Springboks.   It is always an occasion with plenty of needle...

Hastings and Hogg start as Townsend rings the changes

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made six changes to Scotland’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 1pm – live on Amazon...

Baber Bringing Sevens Style to Edinburgh

It was a strange but successful return to the Arms Park for Gareth Baber as he shared in Edinburgh’s BKT United Rugby Championship victory over his former team at the famous old ground. He played...

Seven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre

Seven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre, including hooker Agathe Sochat who will win her 40th cap in Whangārei on 29 October.   France...