Scotland

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.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming clash against Scotland to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on 13th November.

Finn Russell kicked a 68th minute penalty goal as Scotland edged out Australia 15-13 in a closely fought encounter at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has named James O'Connor at fly-half for the upcoming clash against Scotland to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

One of Scotland's newest caps, Pierre Schoeman, could go head to head with Australia's Taniela Tupou on Sunday and Gary Heatly has looked back at the prop's journey to the international stage.

Kyle Steyn scored four tries as Scotland dominated the autumn international opener with a 60-14 win over Tonga at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland begin their Autumn Nations Series against Tonga and it offers an opportunity for Gregor Townsend to unleash the next generation of potential stars, including winger Rufus McLean.

Scotland have included four uncapped players in the starting line up for the upcoming autumn international opener against Tonga to be played at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland have suffered a setback ahead of their autumn international campaign with both centre Mark Bennett and hooker Fraser Brown sidelined by injuries.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has included 12 uncapped players in the 42-man squad for the upcoming autumn international campaign.

Dylan Richardson’s “passion and drive” are among the qualities that have helped the 22-year-old earn a shock Scotland call-up - and those who know him well believe he will make the most of the opportunity.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named 14-uncapped players in the training squad ahead of their autumn international campaign.

Scottish loosehead prop Tom Banatvala is fully fit and ready to attack the rest of the 2021/22 rugby season with Durham University and hopefully the national under-20s team with gusto.

Scotland are likely to miss the services of Glasgow Warriors lock Scott Cummings for the upcoming autumn international campaign following a ligament damage on his thumb.

Due to injuries and the pandemic, Glasgow Warriors Euan Cunningham has had to bide his time over the last couple of years to get his senior rugby career properly up and running.