Scotland

Student rugby experience has helped many Scots, including Meryl Smith

A core of past and present Edinburgh University players run through Scotland's World Cup squad and Smith is certainly a talent to look out for in New Zealand.
23 September 2022

Scotland aiming to hit the ground running in New Zealand on return to big stage

Scotland’s women have not been at a Rugby World Cup since 2010, but that does not mean the current squad are just heading to New Zealand to make up the numbers.
16 September 2022

Kaleem Barreto Exclusive: “Whirlwind” spell leaves livewire ready to shine on big stage

Sevens is all about entertainment and Scotland's Kaleem Barreto is certainly a player who likes to put on a show.
27 July 2022

Rugby physio and family undertaking Stride For Simpsons charity challenge

Jamie Coffey is used to helping others in his role as an Edinburgh Rugby physio, but when he and his wife Emma needed support in 2021, it was the Simpsons Special Baby Unit who helped them.
18 July 2022

Ollie’s opportunity: Full-back with “great feet and an eye for a gap” handed big chance

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.
15 July 2022

Scotland make eight changes for series-decider against Argentina

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to the starting line up for the series deciding clash against Argentina.
14 July 2022

Summer Series 2022: Plenty of positives for some home nations - and food for thought for others

After the northern hemisphere hit back at senior level last weekend, how did our home nations fare in the U20 Summer Series out in Italy?
13 July 2022

McConnell is on a learning curve, but the 18-year-old is impressing many

After swapping his end of year prom suit for a Scotland jersey, Liam McConnell discusses his international breakthrough during the Under-20 Summer Series.
6 July 2022

TRU Podcast: End Of Season Review And A Look To The Summer

It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
26 June 2022

Thompson aims to seize 'great opportunity' on South American tour

The young Glasgow fly-half is one of many fresh faces in the Scotland squad who are keen to impress against Chile and Argentina this summer.
23 June 2022

New era for women and girls’ rugby in Scotland: 'People are enthused - now is the time to make this move'

Scotland's decision to become professional after the World Cup will takes things up a level so players can pursue rugby as a full-time career.
17 June 2022

Saracens' former Scotland international Tim Swinson to retire at end of 2021/22 season

Former Scotland lock Tim Swinson has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at end of the ongoing 2021/22 season.
15 June 2022

Ben Muncaster has his feet firmly on the ground, but is ready to fly with Scotland

At the start of the 2017/18 season, Ben Muncaster was playing under-16s rugby at school but fast forward less than five years and he is getting ready to head off on Scotland’s South American tour.
10 June 2022

Grant Gilchrist to captain Scotland in summer tour of Chile and Argentina

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist as the captain for their summer tour squad for Chile and Argentina.
8 June 2022

Agustin Creevy returns to Argentina squad for series against Scotland

Agustin Creevy makes a comeback as Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has unveiled a 33-man squad for the home Test series against Scotland.
1 June 2022

Scotland confirm fixtures for Autumn Nations Series

Scottish Rugby have unveiled the fixtures for the Autumn Nations series where they will be face the All Blacks for the first time since 2017.
29 April 2022

“There was a recipe for success in September”: Scotland need to show patience to secure a repeat win over Ireland

Ahead of Scotland's final game of the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations, Gary Heatly has the latest from Gary Easson's team as they reflect on a challenging campaign for the squad.
29 April 2022

Three good 40 minutes from Scotland so far - now they need an 80 minute performance to triumph in Italy

Bryan Easson has called on his Scotland side to put in a complete performance against Italy as they look to get off the mark in the Six Nations and build ahead of the World Cup.
21 April 2022

Fixtures for Six Nations 2023 unveiled

The fixtures for the 2023 edition of the Six Nations tournament has been unveiled with Wales taking on Ireland in the opening fixture on 4th February.
20 April 2022

“He made you feel ten feet tall": Tom Smith was a quiet, humble legend and the ultimate team player

Smith was never the biggest player, but what he lacked in size he made up for in 'skill, footwork and bloody single-mindedness', writes TRU's Scottish correspondent Gary Heatly.
8 April 2022