Scotland

Scotland finally brought their eight-month wait for a win to an end as they edged a drab affair against Italy in Turin with a 16-12 victory.

Duncan Weir's last-gasp drop goal against Italy last year was the highlight of his career so far - but the Scotland stand-off is determined it will not be his only moment to remember.

Grant Gilchrist will finally get the chance to lead out Scotland when they face Italy in Turin on Saturday.

Blair Cowan insists he has no doubts about Hugh Blake's commitment to Scotland after watching his fellow kilted Kiwi give his all on his Test debut.

Scotland prop Ryan Grant's World Cup appears under threat due to an ankle injury suffered in 28-22 defeat in Ireland.

Vern Cotter has extended his Scotland deal until 2017.

Leinster Flanker Jack Conan will make his Test debut in Ireland's World Cup warm-up clash against Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.

Scotland will hand New Zealand-born flanker Hugh Blake his first cap against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Simon Amor has been appointed as Great Britain men's sevens head coach for next year's Rio Olympics.

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar remains optimistic about his World Cup chances after rejoining the squad following an American rehab trip.

Former Scotland captain Jonny Petrie has been appointed managing director of Edinburgh.

Scotland have called New Zealand-born flanker John Hardie into their extended World Cup squad.

Scotland centre Matt Scott believes he will approach the World Cup a stronger player than before his latest shoulder surgery.

Former Scotland Sevens captain Colin Gregor has been forced to retire because of a knee injury.

Stuart Hogg hopes the fear of missing out on a World Cup place will drive Scotland's players onto new heights.

Richie Gray has not enjoyed Vern Cotter's punishing training camp one bit - but he believes it will help Scotland when it comes to the crunch during the World Cup.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has added Edinburgh duo Dougie Fife and Ben Toolis to his pre-World Cup training squad.

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar is heading to the United States to continue his race to be fit for the World Cup.

Euan Murray has left Glasgow Warriors and will join newly-promoted French Top 14 side Pau next season on a two-year deal.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter insists the Dark Blues' latest pair of foreign recruits will not let their adopted nation down.