Scotland

Scotland name Greig Laidlaw captain for Japan clash

Greig Laidlaw has been named Scotland's captain in their must-win encounter against Japan to be played in Yokohama this Sunday.
11 October 2019

Decision on England and Scotland World Cup matches on Thursday following Typhoon Hagibis threat

World Rugby has confirmed that a decision on World Cup games involving England, France, Scotland and Japan to be played in Yokohama this weekend will be taken on Thursday following the threat from Typhoon Hagibis.
9 October 2019

Scotland ease past Russia to set up showdown in Yokohama

George Horne's hat-trick helped Scotland hammer Russia 61-0.
9 October 2019

Martin goes back to school as she helps Saracens Women move forward

New Saracens Women’s stand-off Lis Martin has learnt a lot in her first three outings for the reigning champions in the Tyrrells Premier 15s - and off the pitch she has been helping local youngsters to learn too.
8 October 2019

Scotland make 14 changes for encounter against Russia

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 14 changes to the starting line-up for their must-win World Cup game against Russia to be played on Wednesday at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
8 October 2019

Super6 in Scotland on the horizon

This week, all six playing squads that will take part in the new-look FOSROC Super6 league in Scotland were announced.
3 October 2019

Gregor Townsend pleased with Scotland's win over Samoa

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was pleased with his side's 34-0 win over Samoa in the recently concluded World Cup encounter at Kobe Misaki Stadium.
30 September 2019

Scotland back in the mix in Pool A

Scotland got their World Cup up and running with a 34-0 win over Samoa.
30 September 2019

Johnny Leota Column: I am backing Samoa!

Johnny Leota reflects on Samoa’s win over Russia + previews their clash with Scotland.
29 September 2019

Henry Pyrgos to replace injured Ali Price in Scotland's World Cup squad

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has recalled Edinburgh scrum-half Henry Pyrgos for the remainder of the World Cup campaign.
24 September 2019

Scotland call-up Magnus Bradbury as replacement for Hamish Watson

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has recalled Magnus Bradbury as a replacement for Hamish Watson for the remainder of the World Cup campaign.
23 September 2019

Ireland dominant in opening victory over Scotland

Ireland showed they meant business with a comprehensive victory over Scotland.
22 September 2019

Scotland make nine changes for Ireland encounter

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the opening round of the Rugby World Cup against Ireland to be played in Yokohama this weekend.
20 September 2019

Jordan Larmour named at fullback for Ireland's World Cup clash against Scotland

Ireland have named Jordan Larmour at fullback for the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland to be played in Yokohama this weekend.
20 September 2019

Scott Lawson Column: 'I cannot wait for Scotland-Ireland'

Scott Lawson looks ahead to Scotland clash with Ireland in his first World Cup column.
20 September 2019

Rugby World Cup Pool A Preview

Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Samoa and Russia will contest Pool A in the Rugby World Cup.
18 September 2019

Local rugby club proud of Gilchrist

Alloa Rugby Club will be keeping an extra close eye on Grant Gilchrist at this year's Rugby World Cup.
17 September 2019

Scotland international David Denton forced to retire on medical grounds

Scotland international David Denton has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
16 September 2019

Jamie Ritchie to miss Scotland's World Cup opener against Ireland

Scotland back-row Jamie Ritchie will miss Rugby World Cup opening game against Ireland in Yokohama next weekend following a broken cheekbone.
15 September 2019

Magnus Bradbury to join Scotland's World Cup in Japan as injury cover

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has recalled Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury in the World Cup squad as an injury cover.
8 September 2019