Scotland

The ‘quality players’ hoping to get the 2021 Lions off to a good start

After the announcement of his first British and Irish Lions squad for the summer, Warren Gatland discussed his group of players and the challenges that lie ahead.
22 June 2021

Ali Price on words of wisdom and the Murrayfield carrot

After his first day in camp with the British and Irish Lions, Scotland scrum-half Ali Price discussed the Euros, anticipation of a test at Murrayfield and pushing for places.
15 June 2021

‘Home of Golf’ becomes ‘Home of Scottish Rugby Captains’ for the summer

With the U20 Six Nations beginning this month, Gary Heatly takes a look at Scotland's captain Alex Samuel who will be leading his country in Cardiff.
10 June 2021

Lineen urges young players to make their mark like the ‘Class of 2020’ have done

It is not just in the Scotland senior team where the country's young talent can shine this summer as the U20 Six Nations also offers a chance for the next generation to make a name for themselves.
3 June 2021

Trainee accountant Forbes not in Scotland squad to make up the numbers

In a summer with coaches and players away with the British and Irish Lions, it provides a chance for a number of new faces to make an impression in a Scotland jersey.
2 June 2021

Scotland include 17 uncapped players in squad for summer series

Scotland have included 17 uncapped players in the 37-man squad announced for their summer series fixtures.
1 June 2021

Chris Fusaro Exclusive: “I shall never forget my days as a Warrior, but I am excited for the future now”

Glasgow Warriors continue their Guinness Rainbow Cup campaign against the Dragons on Saturday and one of the club’s longest-serving players will be calling time on his career at the end of the season.
28 May 2021

Former Scotland centre Alex Dunbar announces retirement

Former Scotland international Alex Dunbar has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
19 May 2021

Japan to join Australia and South Africa in Scotland's autumn series fixtures

The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed that Japan will be the third opponent in the autumn series fixtures of Scotland scheduled to be played in November this year.
13 May 2021

Alec Coombes Exclusive: “I went to the Hong Kong Sevens as a kid - now I want to play in the Olympics”

Preparations for the Olympics step up a notch this weekend as GB Sevens host an ‘International Rugby 7s’ tournament and Scotland's Alec Coombes will be one of many players looking to make an impression.
12 May 2021

The ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far less of a revelation and one which could galvanise the tourists in South Africa.
8 May 2021

Red letter day: How determined Chris Harris turned things around to roar like a Lion

The centre's inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad is just reward for his improvements in a Scotland jersey.
7 May 2021

Picking Lions - Gary Heatly’s British and Irish Lions Squad

Warren Gatland names his squad on Thursday to take on the Springboks, but first, Gary Heatly rounds off TRU's selections.
5 May 2021

Picking Lions – Chris Heal’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad being announced on Thursday, it is Chris Heal's turn to pick his 36-man party to take to South Africa.
4 May 2021

Picking Lions – Joe Harvey’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With the squad for the British and Irish Lions announced on Thursday, TRU’s Joe Harvey has put together his 36-man squad for the Tour to South Africa.
3 May 2021

Paddy Kelly Exclusive: “Sevens has reinvigorated me as a player”

The Scotland 7s star discusses his surprise at being named in Team GB's training squad as preparation for the Olympics Games in Tokyo begin to come into focus.
30 April 2021

Former Scotland international Tommy Seymour announces retirement

Former Scotland international Tommy Seymour has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
28 April 2021

Mike Blair named interim Scotland coach for summer series

Former Scotland international and assistant coach Mike Blair will step up to take in charge of the side during their upcoming summer series.
27 April 2021

Joe Harvey Column: Lions coaches give us an insight into selection

Following the British and Irish Lions coaching announcement on Tuesday morning, TRU’s Joe Harvey has written his thoughts as to how he thinks Warren Gatland’s Lions will shape-up for the tour to South Africa.
18 April 2021

Calendar clashes, taking a back seat and being second or third choice - A Lions Tour like no other

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy and Robin McBryde discussed this summer's trip to face the Springboks.
17 April 2021