SCOTLAND head coach Frank Hadden stepped down yesterday with immediate effect after a frustrating Six Nations campaign ended with just one victory.

Frank Hadden’s four-year spell in charge of Scotland came to an end tonight after the Scottish Rugby Union announced he was stepping down with immediate effect.

FRANK HADDEN insists the dissection of Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations campaign must wait until after Saturday’s final game against England. Head coach Hadden takes his side to Twickenham knowing defeat will mean he has failed to fulfil the Scottish Rugby Union’s (SRU) minimum target of two championship wins for the second successive year.

The Scottish Rugby Union today accused the International Rugby Board of failing smaller nations after revising their rules over player release for Test matches.

The last time the Heineken Cup final was played in Edinburgh in 2005 there were around 16,000 empty seats in the 67,778 capacity Murrayfield stadium as Toulouse defeated Stade Francais 18-12 to lift the trophy for the third time.

Former England head coach Andy Robinson will assist Frank Hadden in Scotland's summer tour of Argentina, the SRU have confirmed.

Former England boss Andy Robinson has held talks with the Scottish Rugby Union and could be appointed as Edinburgh’s new head coach before the weekend.

Stephen Larkham’s planned move to Edinburgh could be in jeopardy after the club transferred from private ownership into the hands of the Scottish Rugby Union.

The Scottish Rugby Union is set to decide by Monday whether their dispute with Edinburgh must be fought out in court.

EDINBURGH Rugby have failed to meet the Scottish Rugby Union’s demand for repayment of £1.4m (€2.07m) in advance funding.

Edinburgh Rugby have failed to meet the Scottish Rugby Union’s demand for repayment of £1.4m in advance funding.

Scottish Rugby Union president George Jack has vowed to “vigorously” fight Edinburgh in court if the ongoing dispute between the Murrayfield neighbours ends with a legal battle.

Edinburgh have urged the Scottish Rugby Council to make a last-ditch attempt to prevent their dispute with the Scottish Rugby Union reaching court.

Edinburgh have withdrawn their resignation from the Scottish Rugby Union as owner Bob Carruthers confirmed star signing Stephen Larkham will definitely play for the capital side next season.

Scotland’s justice secretary Kenny MacAskill today gave the green light for rugby fans to drink alcohol during this autumn’s IRB World Cup matches at Murrayfield.

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have signed former Wales captain Colin Charvis on a one-year deal.

The Scottish Rugby Union has frozen ticket prices for the 2007 RBS 6 Nations Championship while reducing admission fees for the visit of Italy.

SCOTLAND head coach Frank Hadden believes the current uncertainty over the three professional teams in Scotland can act as an incentive for players.

The Scottish Rugby Union will dispense with the role of director of rugby as part the reorganisation under new chief executive Gordon McKie.

The Scottish Rugby Union chairmen have launched the first steps towards making a permanent appointment as Scotland head coach.

The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) have named Gordon McKie as their new chief executive.