Scotland

Townsend throws down gauntlet to newcomers

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has challenged the three uncapped hookers named in his Guinness Six Nations squad to show him why they deserve to be the one who earns a place in the matchday 23 for their opener against Italy on February 2.
17 January 2019

Scotland's Six Nations squad has seven uncapped players

Scotland have included seven uncapped players in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament that kicks-off in the first week of February.
16 January 2019

Bright future ahead for Strathclyde after announcement of Glasgow Warriors partnership

The University of Strathclyde have linked up with Glasgow Warriors and once again, it is certainly a step in the right direction for University Rugby.
15 January 2019

We’re going to have a crack - Cockerill

Edinburgh Rugby head coach Richard Cockerill is not basking in the glory of Saturday’s historic win away to Toulon, but instead he is asking his players to take things up yet another notch when they take on Montpellier on Friday.
15 January 2019

Toulon wary of 'impressive' Mata

Fijian No.8 Viliame Mata is the “talisman” that Toulon have to stop when Edinburgh Rugby visit the Stade Felix-Mayol on Heineken Champions Cup duty this weekend, according to home star Liam Messam.
11 January 2019

Scotland youngsters relishing opportunity in South Africa

Scottish Rugby Fosroc Academy players Kristian Kay, Jacob Henry and Thomas Jeffrey will be moving to South Africa for five months to train at the highly-regarded Stellenbosch University.
9 January 2019

Meet the Scotland starlet who has had a 2018 to remember

Edinburgh Accies Harry Paterson will be involved at a training camp with Scotland U18s this weekend and he'll be hoping to impress after an excellent few months.
28 December 2018

Scotland international Duncan Weir extends Worcester stay

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that Scotland international Duncan Weir has signed a new two-year deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.
19 December 2018

The move back home which kick-started Charlie McKill's rugby career

When Charlie McKill sits down in his parents’ home on in Australia during this festive period, the up-and-coming rugby talent can reflect on a brilliant 2018.
18 December 2018

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Update: Scotland impress while USA lead the way

TRU's Gary Heatly was out in Cape Town for the second round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series where he witnessed his native Scotland produce another encouraging display, USA go to the summit and Fiji lift silverware.
14 December 2018

From Aberdeen to Houston - How Kieran Farmer is enjoying life in the States

Major League Rugby in America is on the rise and Kieran Farmer is continuing to experience the division with the Houston SaberCats in 2019.
6 December 2018

South Argyll and Oban High School ready for Murrayfield

On Wednesday, the Scottish Schools boys’ finals day takes place at BT Murrayfield - and there is no doubt that the under-16 teams from South Argyll Schools and Oban High School have gone the extra mile - literally - to make it to the big day.
4 December 2018

Highland RFC represented in Malaysia and Dubai

Things have been going very well for Highland in recent times - and now two of the Inverness club’s players are representing them on the world stage.
28 November 2018

Spirit of Rugby nominees recognised at the World Rugby Awards

Jamie Armstrong recieves the Spirit of Rugby award in Monaco at the World Rugby Awards, in association with Dove Men+Care.
27 November 2018

Judo has been a 'big help' in my rugby development - McLachlan

Rachel McLachlan has revealed her experiences as a judo player have played a part in her development in rugby as she prepares to start her first game for Scotland women against Canada.
27 November 2018

Scotland edge past Argentina with 14-9 win

A second half try from Sean Maitland proved vital as Scotland managed to edge past Argentina in their final autumn international game at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
25 November 2018

Edinburgh's Callum Atkinson is beginning to make the grade in the professional game

TRU’s Chris Heal chatted with Edinburgh lock Callum Atkinson about his journey from Wilmslow High School to the Scottish capital for our latest Emerging Talent article.
24 November 2018

Inspirational Scottish coach up for 2018 Spirit of Rugby Award

Ahead of Sunday's World Rugby Awards, Gary Heatly chatted Spirit of Rugby Award nominee Jamie Armstrong who helps the unified form of the game thrive in Scotland.
23 November 2018

All eyes on centre stage for Townsend and Scotland against Argentina

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend admits he never liked playing inside centre during his career, but has backed the current lead playmaker Finn Russell to adapt to the job of wearing number 12 with ease.
23 November 2018

Scotland make eight changes for Argentina Test

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to the starting line-up for the final autumn international clash against Argentina at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.
22 November 2018