Scotland

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.

England will be without the services of Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill for the Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday due to injuries.

England have been handed a timely boost ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland on 6th February with Joe Marler rejoining the squad.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called up London Irish prop Allan Dell to the Six Nations squad ahead of the tournament opener against England on 6th February.

England's preparations for the upcoming Six Nations tournament has been dealt another blow as Harlequins centre Joe Marchant was tested positive for Covid-19.

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

It has been a week to remember for Christie after he was named in Scotland's Six Nations squad and TRU's Joe Harvey caught up with the Saracens back rower to reflect on his rise to the international stage.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has included five uncapped players in the 39-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

With there being plenty of speculation about the Six Nations, with heavy crowd restrictions in Wales and Scotland, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at what this could all mean for the tournament, less than a month before it gets underway.

Jersey Reds tighthead prop Steven Longwell spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his route to the Championship via America, Italy and his native Scotland.

Price admits his routine during the first lockdown consisted of gaming and sleeping all day, but the British and Irish Lion was able to "sort himself out" and take his career to the next level.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Scotland international Ali Price has penned a new contract.

Head coach Ciaran Beattie says he is 'delighted' with the squad he has managed to put together as Scotland prepare to return to the HSBC World Sevens Series circuit in 2022.

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.

France and Wales have made progress in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of international fixtures played last weekend.

Stuart Hogg broke the record for most tries for Scotland as they went on to beat Japan 29-20 in their clash at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Two years ago, Scotland were dumped out of the World Cup by Japan, but a lot has changed for Gregor Townsend's side since then as the two teams meet at BT Murrayfield this weekend.

Makazole Mapimpi scored a double as South Africa went on to beat Scotland 30-15 in their fixture at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

After Ewan Ashman made his try scoring Scotland debut at the weekend, Gary Heatly spoke to the hooker's parents, Jonathan and Carole, as well as members of Sandbach RUFC and Sandbach School.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the starting line up for the upcoming clash against South Africa to be played on Saturday.