Scotland

Jonah Lomu Rugby & work to do – What the Calcutta Cup means for England and Scotland

Following the Calcutta Cup, Joe Harvey has reaction from Twickenham Stadium as Duhan van der Merwe’s stunning double means that Scotland have lifted the trophy three years on the trot.
4 February 2023

Late Duhan van der Merwe try dashes England’s hopes of winning start under Borthwick

A late Duhan van der Merwe try at Twickenham saw England’s start to life under new head coach Steve Borthwick start with a loss as Gregor Townsend’s side retained the Calcutta Cup for a fifth time in six years.
4 February 2023

Freddie Steward: ‘The Six Nations will be a reminder of what rugby can do for the community’

Ahead of England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday afternoon, full-back Freddie Steward hopes that the tournament’s kick-off this weekend can be a reminder of what rugby can do for its community.
3 February 2023

England’s new era – No Tuilagi, a Smith-Farrell axis and giving players a chance

After announcing his first England squad ahead of the team’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Steve Borthwick once again appeared calm and collected.
2 February 2023

Manu Tuilagi omitted from England squad for Six Nations clash with Scotland

For his first England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick has left 50-cap centre Manu Tuilagi out of the matchday 23.
2 February 2023

Stuart Hogg starts at fullback for Scotland against England

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has included Luke Crosbie in the Six Nations opener against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium.
2 February 2023

Five alive: Quintet given chance could be key for Scotland at Twickenham

Two years ago, Scotland secured their first triumph at Twickenham since 1983 but who in blue will rise to the challenge this weekend as Gregor Towsend's men look to retain the Calcutta Cup?
2 February 2023

Exclusive - Jason Leonard on why England will be ‘massively excited’ for Six Nations kick-off

With England’s opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland coming up on Saturday, Rugby World Cup winning Jason Leonard believes that Steve Borthwick’s group of players will be “massively excited” about getting back onto the pitch.
31 January 2023

A fit and fresh Cameron Redpath opens up on two tricky years as he looks ahead to Six Nations

Cameron Redpath is back playing regularly and wants to push on with Scotland in the upcoming Six Nations.
25 January 2023

Ruaridh McConnochie: ‘I couldn’t believe it when Gregor called me’

Following his call-up to the Scotland national team, Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been “surreal” to be named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
18 January 2023

‘The players need clarity on how they’re going to play’ – Borthwick on key work for Six Nations

With the Guinness Six Nations getting underway in just over two weeks, Steve Borthwick spoke about the work he and his players must do with a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland coming up to start his reign.
18 January 2023

“I always remembered the surname”: Townsend’s chance meeting with McConnochie senior planted Scots’ seed

After appearing for England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Bath winger has been included in Scotland's Six Nations squad under the new eligibility guidelines.
17 January 2023

Scotland include Ruaridh McConnochie in Six Nations squad

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has included Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
17 January 2023

Scotland to face Italy, France and Georgia ahead of Rugby World Cup

Scotland have unveiled the fixtures leading to the Rugby World Cup scheduled this year in France.
10 January 2023

Scotland's Adam Hastings set to miss Six Nations

Scotland have suffered a setback ahead of the Six Nations tournament with fly-half Adam Hastings likely to miss the tournament due to injury.
6 January 2023

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson to consult specialist over hamstring injury

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson will be consulting a specialist following his latest injury setback.
9 December 2022

Scotland wing Darcy Graham sidelined until February

Scotland wing Darcy Graham has been ruled out of action until February following a knee injury.
7 December 2022

Exclusive – Edinburgh lock Sam Skinner on how BUCS rugby Exeter University shaped his career

Having had his career launched at the University of Exeter, Edinburgh and Scotland lock forward Sam Skinner spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about why playing BUCS rugby was integral to his development, the growth of the university game and his move north of the border.
7 December 2022

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52

Former Scotland international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 following a motor neurone disease that he was diagnosed six years ago.
26 November 2022

Looking back on an up and down 2022 for Scotland - and ahead to 2023

There are still more questions than answers for Scotland heading into a World Cup year and Gary Heatly gives his assessment on how Gregor Townsend's squad are shaping up with 2023 just around the corner.
24 November 2022