TRU's Gary Heatly looks at where Scotland go from here after another mixed Six Nations campaign.

Edinburgh flanker Luke Crosbie insisted that Scotland are determined to prove themselves as genuine contenders for the Guinness Six Nations title, aiming to redeem a disappointing World Cup performance.

Scotland's back-row is stacked with talent but the 26-year-old has been selected by Gregor Townsend for the Rugby World Cup and he is keen to continue making his family, friends and country proud over in France.

The fact Gregor Townsend and his talented side feel they could have finished higher in the Six Nations highlights their ambitions for what lies ahead.

Following the Calcutta Cup, Joe Harvey has reaction from Twickenham Stadium as Duhan van der Merwe’s stunning double means that Scotland have lifted the trophy three years on the trot.

A late Duhan van der Merwe try at Twickenham saw England’s start to life under new head coach Steve Borthwick start with a loss as Gregor Townsend’s side retained the Calcutta Cup for a fifth time in six years.

Two years ago, Scotland secured their first triumph at Twickenham since 1983 but who in blue will rise to the challenge this weekend as Gregor Towsend's men look to retain the Calcutta Cup?

Following his call-up to the Scotland national team, Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been “surreal” to be named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

After appearing for England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Bath winger has been included in Scotland's Six Nations squad under the new eligibility guidelines.

Scotland have unveiled the fixtures leading to the Rugby World Cup scheduled this year in France.

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.

Bringing in Ollie Smith is one of the many changes Gregor Townsend has made for Saturday’s crunch match against Argentina and the Glasgow Warrior will now be keen to take his opportunity.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist as the captain for their summer tour squad for Chile and Argentina.

Ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations finale against Ireland in Dublin, Gary Heatly has answered some of the questions that surround Gregor Townsend’s team following a campaign of mixed fortunes.

England head coach Eddie Jones has piled the pressure on Scotland by describing them as ‘red-hot favourites’ ahead of their Six Nations opener.

Ritchie, who became a regular starter for Edinburgh under Cockerill, is now hoping to come out on top against his ex-head coach when Scotland meet England in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

With a Calcutta Cup clast just over a week away, there is optimism surrounding Scotland that hasn’t been present for some time.

Looking back on 2021 in its entirety, Scotland supporters have to be, in the main, very happy but thoughts are already turning to the rapidly approaching Six Nations.

Scotland have included four uncapped players in the starting line up for the upcoming autumn international opener against Tonga to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Dylan Richardson’s “passion and drive” are among the qualities that have helped the 22-year-old earn a shock Scotland call-up - and those who know him well believe he will make the most of the opportunity.