The in-form Ireland No.10 has put himself ahead of the two pre-Six Nations favourites for the Lions fly-half shirt.

Finn Russell and Darcy Graham make positive progress in injury recovery ahead of Scotland’s clash with England in the Calcutta Cup.

Scotland wing Darcy Graham has been ruled out of Sunday's Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield after failing to pass head injury protocols.

Finn Russell has committed to representing Scotland for as long as he can and is aiming for a significant role in the national team at the 2027 World Cup.

Two years ago, there was a sense of the unknown for Bath and Stevie Scott but now club and scrum coach are in an extremely good moment with the Blue, Black and White going for the Premiership title at Twickenham.

The Rugby World Cup might be a week away, but only ever so slightly closer to home, a new domestic season will also be kicking off - and there is a sense of optimism within the walls of Bath.

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell says the renewed relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has helped his game.

Following England's loss to Scotland on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations, Imogen Ainsworth has rated the players from both teams.

Racing for Beauden, Du Toit's Bath, Irish Return and Bassett moves again

The Scotland fly-half has been left out of their Autumn Nations Series plans and former Racing 92 teammate Simon Zebo is puzzled by Russell's omission.