Scotland

Captain Jones injured as debutants down Brave Blossoms

Captain Alun Wyn Jones suffered an early injury blow before three British and Irish Lions debutants scored tries in a 28-10 defeat of Japan at Murrayfield. Jones was withdrawn in pain in the eighth...

Preview - Ireland Under 20 v Wales Under Under 20

The Six Nations Under-20s continues this Friday as Wales host Ireland to kick off a thrilling triple-header of rugby at Cardiff Arms Park.Wales got off to a winning start with a victory over Italy (25-8)...

Preview - England Under 20 v Scotland Under 20

The action comes thick and fast in the Six Nations Under-20s and a great rivalry resumes on Friday afternoon when England and Scotland do battle in a mouth-watering contest.England are riding a wave of...

John Mitchell named as England A head coach

England defence coach John Mitchell has been tasked with overseeing the England A side as they prepare for their clash against Scotland A this weekend.    England head coach Eddie Jones said: “Mitch...

Zander Fagerson the second player to be ruled out of Japan clash

Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) has been ruled out of this Saturday’s clash against Japan with a back spasm.   The tighthead prop was due to start at BT Murrayfield Stadium for...

Lewis Carmichael retires, aged 26

In a rather surprising development, Edinburgh and Scotland lock, Lewis Carmichael, has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of just 26, according to a piece in edinburghrugby.org.    During...

"Angry" Hogg may be benched for final

Scotland and Exeter Chiefs fullback Stuart Hogg may be asked to take a seat on the bench this weekend when Exeter take on Harlequins in the Premiership final – a notion which has evidently left...

Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan

Warren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday.     Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...

6 Nations U20s Highlights: Scotland v Ireland

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions

Kotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...