Person: Zander Fagerson

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Graham at the double as Edinburgh level up 1872 Cup series

Darcy Graham scored a sensational double as Edinburgh triumphed 29-19 in a Murrayfield thriller to square up their 1872 Cup series at one win apiece with Glasgow.

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World Cup’s ‘Farewell’ side gone but not forgotten

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Five Connacht, Munster and Ulster players nominated for Pro14 Dream Team

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Glasgow reclaim top spot after five-try win over Leinster

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Scotland score last-gasp win over Italy

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Mike Blair defends John Hardie recall

John Hardie returns to Scotland squad after serving cocaine ban

He joins fit-again Richie Gray in the 40-man squad heading into the Ireland game.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Impressive Harris has earned Scotland start, says Townsend

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says Chris Harris has earned his place in the starting line-up of their NatWest 6 Nations opener in Cardiff.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Peter Jackson: As nomadic journeys go, Ben Te’o’s takes some beating

At the last official count two years ago, England had 2,057,797 rugby players, almost 50 percent more than the rest of Europe combined.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

How does a Scottish centre wander into an Irish lineout and no-one notices?

The most pressing issue that needs to be addressed before travelling to Rome is the ease with which Ireland concede metres on the outside, writes Donal Lenihan.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Ireland are inflating scope of Scottish threat

Don’t believe the hype. Scotland have been talked up these past two weeks, not least by themselves but also by their Irish opponents, writes Simon Lewis of the Irish Examiner.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Ireland are inflating scope of Scottish threat

Don’t believe the hype. Scotland have been talked up these past two weeks, not least by themselves but also by their Irish opponents.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Intensity and possession - Ireland must dominate to beat Scotland

Three areas that Ireland must control to win against Scotland, writes Donal Lenihan

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

‘Quietly confident’ Joe Schmidt aware of pitfalls

Ireland flew into Edinburgh last night with what head coach Joe Schmidt described as a “quiet confidence” that the players he will send into the RBS 6 Nations fray at Murrayfield tomorrow can ignore the hype surrounding Scotland and continue their winning ways.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Vern Cotter aims to go out on a high

Vern Cotter’s path as Scotland head coach has not always been smooth but the Kiwi will hope he can bow out this summer having steered the Dark Blues down the road to lasting success.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Gregor Townsend’s Glasgow Warriors waiting in the long grass

It is common in professional sport for the protagonists to talk of nothing but their focus on “the next game”, but this weekend’s clash with Munster has been many years in the planning for Glasgow Warriors’ head coach Gregor Townsend.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will have to play even better against Racing 92 if they are to repeat last week’s historic win.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Scotland v Argentina - Autumn International - BT Murrayfield Stadium

Scrappy Scotland needed a last-minute drop goal to beat Argentina

Skipper Greig Laidlaw rescued a win for scrappy Scotland as he slotted over a last-gasp penalty to seal a 19-16 win over Argentina.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Scotland v Australia - Autumn International - BT Murrayfield Stadium

Zander Fagerson says future bright for Scotland

Rookie prop Zander Fagerson believes the future is bright for Scotland after their fresh-faced props stood up to the test against Australia.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Connacht v Glasgow Warriors - Guinness PRO12 Round 1

In-form Glasgow Warriors target another Irish scalp

Glasgow Warriors lay in wait to ambush another Irish side when Leo Cullen’s troops trot out at Scotstoun this afternoon (3pm).

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Pat Lam: ‘I said to the boys: Channel what Connacht means to you’

Connacht 16 Glasgow Warriors 11: It has been the season of all seasons for Connacht —and the best may be yet to come.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Connacht make it an All-Ireland final in the Pro12 decider in Scotland

Connacht's dream season continued at the Sportsground where they dethroned reigning champions Glasgow Warriors 16-11 to reach their first Guinness PRO12 final.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Connacht up for another tough Glasgow test

Connacht’s incredible season records another first this evening when Pat Lam’s men contest the Guinness PRO12 semi-final against champions Glasgow.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Returning trio boost Munster's chances ahead of Pro 12 clash with Glasgow

Tommy O’Donnell, Donnacha Ryan and James Cronin return to action for Munster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash with Glasgow Warriors on the 4G pitch at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block

Wales 27 Scotland 23: Ruaridh Jackson believes Scotland aren’t suffering a mental block despite slumping to a ninth successive Six Nations defeat.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Eddie Jones tips ‘unburdened’ Chris Robshaw to shine for England in Six Nations

England head coach Eddie Jones believes Chris Robshaw can emerge as the best blindside flanker in Europe by the end of the RBS 6 Nations.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Ireland U-20s defeated by Scotland to end Six Nations campaign

Under-20 RBS 6 Nations

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015