Scotland

It was a sunny mid-afternoon as I met Zimbabwean-born Scotland number 8; David Denton. A freak of nature on the field and quite some Zimbabwean presence. One of the most devastating ball carriers in the world. He was one of the few highlights of the Scottish's Six Nations campaign.

Edinburgh have today confirmed that centre Matt Scott will be out of action until December after undergoing shoulder surgery.

British and Irish Lion Stuart Hogg has been added to Scotland's rugby sevens squad for this month's Commonwealth Games.

Coach Vern Cotter is adamant that Scotland's summer tour has been a valuable exercise - despite the 55-6 thumping his team got in the final match against South Africa.

Scotland are going to be facing a much-changed South African side in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Former Scotland fly-half Dan Parks has announced his retirement from rugby

Tyrone Holmes may have been born in South Africa but he sees the opportunity to line up against the Springboks for Scotland as a dream come true.

Scotland snatched a 21-19 victory over Argentina in their Test match in Cordoba

The June Internationals and Pacific Nations Cup are almost over for another year. The Southern Hemisphere teams still seem to hold the dominance with exception of an understrength Argentina team.

Ross Ford wants his record-breaking night in Cordoba to be one on which Scotland's young and inexperienced players rise to the challenge posed by Argentina.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has taken the surprising step of naming lock Grant Gilchrist as his captain for the Test against Argentina on Friday.

David Denton has been ruled out of Scotland's summer tour as the back-row forward continues his recovery from a concussion he sustained over a month ago.

A Greig Laidlaw penalty eight minutes from time helped Scotland to a 19-17 victory over Canada in Toronto.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made four changes to his starting XV ahead of his second game in charge, against Canada in Toronto on Saturday.

Scottish fly-half Tom Heathcote who has burst onto professional rugby’s stage has announced he will leave his contract at Bath early and return to Scotland on a one year deal with Edinburgh.

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is keeping his feet on the ground as his overnight success story gains momentum.

Scotland could pay a price for their opening win under new coach Vern Cotter after three players suffered injuries against the United States in muggy Houston.

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you a comprehensive look at all of the international action taking place this weekend…

Vern Cotter has wasted no time putting his stamp on the Scotland team he is taking into the Rugby World Cup with three new caps in the first side he has selected since taking over as head coach.

Glasgow Warriors captain Al Kellock has been ruled out for "several months" after undergoing shoulder surgery.