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Scotland v Ireland - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
It’s not something I’ve thought much about – Gregor Townsend on Scotland future
Townsend's deal expires after next year’s Six Nations.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

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Scott McTominay penalty earns Scotland slender lead in Nations League play-off
The Napoli midfielder netted a spot-kick he had won in the 33rd minute of the first leg against Greece to secure a 1-0 win.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

England v Scotland - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Allianz Stadium
Grant Gilchrist not considering retirement and has high hopes for Scotland
The 35-year-old is convinced Gregor Townsend’s Scotland are on the cusp of something “really special”.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

France v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Stade de France
Six Nations talking points: Can Scotland stop France’s title bid?
A partisan atmosphere awaits the Scots, with an expectant French crowd hoping to see their side claim the victory that will secure a first Six Nations title since 2022.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Scotland v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Murrayfield Stadium
Darcy Graham ‘very lucky’ to be back in action after avoiding serious injury
The Scotland wing helped his side to victory over Wales at the weekend almost a month after being injured against Ireland.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Scotland v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Murrayfield Stadium
Finn Russell warns Scotland not to switch off after Wales threaten late comeback
Russell admitted Scotland need to sharpen up.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Scotland v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Murrayfield Stadium
Scotland run in five tries as Wales’ losing run continues despite late fightback
Tom Jordan and Blair Kinghorn both scored doubles at Murrayfield. 

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Scotland Team Run - Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Finn Russell shutting out the critics after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup heartbreak
Russell insisted he is unfazed by criticism from outside his inner circle.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Scotland v Italy - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Murrayfield Stadium
Key Scotland backs Finn Russell and Darcy Graham ‘in the hunt’ to face England
Gunners players surrounded referee Michael Oliver after the dismissal, which was overturned on appeal.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Scotland v Fiji - Autumn International - Murrayfield Stadium
Gregor Brown eager to keep improving as he looks to push Scotland claims
The 23-year-old began his career as a back-rower but has been utilised more often as a lock since Glasgow coach Franco Smith played him in the number four jersey for a couple of games last May.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Scotland v Italy - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Murrayfield Stadium
Huw Jones sees Ireland clash as chance to show how far Scotland have come
Both sides got their campigns off with a win on Saturday. 

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Scotland v Italy - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Murrayfield Stadium
Huw Jones stars as late scores push Scotland past Italy in Six Nations opener
The Azzurri produced a spirited fightback but came up short. 

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

Scotland Captains Run - Twickenham Stadium - Friday February 3rd
Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray to make first Scotland appearances since 2023
Bordeaux lock Gray, 30, has not featured for the national team since the last time the Azzurri visited Murrayfield on Six Nations duty in 2023.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Scotland v South Africa - Autumn International - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Jamie Ritchie hoping form can earn Scotland spot after overcoming captaincy blow
The back-row forward lost the armband and his place in the starting line-up last year.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Sione Tuipulotu file photo
Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can cope with loss of skipper Sione Tuipulotu
Tuipulotu will miss the Six Nations as he needs surgery to repair a pectoral muscle that was damaged in training with Glasgow Warriors.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Scotland v Australia - Autumn International - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Blair Kinghorn urges much-vaunted Scotland squad to now ‘do what we know we can’
Scotland finished their autumn fixtures with a 27-13 win over Australia this weekend.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Scotland v Fiji - Autumn International - Murrayfield Stadium
Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’
The Scots have enjoyed comfortable victories over a second-string Fiji team and Portugal either side of a 32-15 loss at the hands of world champions South Africa

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Scotland v Portugal - Autumn International - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Darcy Graham equals Scotland’s try-scoring record in victory over Portugal
Graham moved level with Duhan Van Der Merwe.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Scotland v Croatia - UEFA Nations League - Group A1 - Hampden Park
John McGinn Scotland’s super-sub in win over 10-man Croatia
Scotland had struggled to make the most of their numerical advantage after Petar Sucic was sent off in the 44th minute.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Scotland v South Africa - Autumn International - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Spirited Scotland make South Africa work for Murrayfield victory
South Africa eventually pulled away in the closings stages to seal their ninth consecutive victory over Scotland.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Scotland v Tonga - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool B - Stade de Nice
No place for Ben Healy in Scotland squad as Townsend selects five newcomers
Rory Darge and Finn Russell have been listed as vice-captains for the four Murrayfield Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Croatia v Scotland - UEFA Nations League - Group A1 - Stadion Maksimir
Steve Clarke says ‘disappointment is massive’ as Scotland denied at the death
Ryan Christie put the visitors ahead in the 33rd minute of the Nations League game, Igor Matanovic levelling three minutes later.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner breaks Scotland resistance in Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner breaks Scotland resistance in Lisbon
Scott McTominay shocked the home fans at the Estadio do SL Benfica when he headed the opener in the seventh minute but the home side eventually made sustained pressure count when Bruno Fernandes netted from 20 yards early in the second half.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Soccer - UEFA Euro 2016 - Qualifying - Group D - Scotland v Georgia - Scotland Media Activity - Toryglen Regional Football Centr
Steve Clarke looking forward to seeing Ryan Gauld ‘up close and personal’
Gauld has been included along with Kilmarnock goalkeeper Robby McCrorie, Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston and Liverpool winger Ben Doak.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Scotland v England - Guinness Six Nations - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Gregor Townsend starts five uncapped players for Scotland’s clash with Canada
Townsend has named five uncapped players in his starting XV in Scotland’s first summer tour game against Canada and could feature up to 10 debutants by the end of the game.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Barnabas Varga File Photo
Barnabas Varga has ‘successful operation’ on injury he suffered against Scotland
The 29-year-old Ferencvaros forward collided with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn and following six minutes of treatment, Varga was taken off the pitch on a stretcher while sheets shielded him from view.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Scotland vs Hungary - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group A - Stuttgart Arena
UEFA says ‘no delay’ in treating Hungary forward Barnabas Varga after criticism
Hungary players quickly signalled the 29-year-old Ferencvaros forward was in trouble after his collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Scotland vs Hungary - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group A - Stuttgart Arena
Hungary striker Barnabas Varga broke several facial bones against Scotland
The Ferencvaros forward required lengthy treatment on the pitch after colliding with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the second half of their Euro 2024 match in Stuttgart on Sunday evening.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Scotland Training Session - Stadion am Groben - Tuesday June 18th
Steve Clarke tells Scotland to ‘regroup and go again’ against Switzerland
There was a lot of hype and excitement surrounding the opening Group A match against Germany.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Wales v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Principality Stadium
George Turner raises doubts over Scotland future after making switch to Japan
Glasgow announced last month that the 31-year-old forward would be ending his seven-year stint at Scotstoun.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Scotland v Argentina - Autumn International - BT Murrayfield Stadium
Fraser Brown ‘hugely proud’ of Scotland career as he announces rugby retirement
The 34-year-old Glasgow hooker has not played since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the World XV against the Barbarians at Twickenham last May.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Scotland v Northern Ireland - International Friendly - Hampden Park
Conor Bradley ‘absolutely buzzing’ after scoring Northern Ireland winner
“I was just hoping it would go in and I was buzzing when I’ve seen it go in the top corner. I don’t even know what happened after that.”

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Scotland v Northern Ireland - International Friendly - Hampden Park
Conor Bradley effort enough as Northern Ireland extend Scotland’s winless streak
The Tartan Army were looking for a response following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday night but were shocked when Bradley fired in for the visitors after 32 minutes.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Italy v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Stadio Olimpico
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back against Ireland
The Scots were shocked last time out against Italy.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Italy v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Stadio Olimpico
Huw Jones backs Gregor Townsend after Scotland’s Rome collapse
Jones admitted it felt like Scotland had let a huge opportunity slip from their grasp.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Italy v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Stadio Olimpico
Gregor Townsend still believes in Scotland despite shock loss to Italy
Townsend admitted Scotland were architects of their own downfall – although he did acknowledge a superb performance from Italy.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Scotland v England - Guinness Six Nations - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
George Horne handed rare Scotland start against Italy
The 28-year-old has been given the nod to wear the number nine jersey for the first time since the 2019 World Cup.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Scotland v England - Guinness Six Nations - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
Duhan Van Der Merwe scores hat-trick as Scotland strengthen grip on Calcutta Cup
The jet-heeled wing had the home crowd in raptures as he produced a Murrayfield masterclass to inspire his team to a 30-21 victory and move to within one of Scotland’s all-time record try-scorer Stuart Hogg.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Scotland Team Run - Principality Stadium - Friday 2nd February
Jamie Ritchie returns to Scotland team for Calcutta Cup clash with England
The recently deposed captain is back in the side as one of three changes made by Gregor Townsend.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Scotland v France - Guinness Six Nations - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
World Rugby not planning to explain controversial try decision in Scotland match
The Scots thought they had secured victory when replacement lock Sam Skinner pushed through and appeared to ground the ball on the line.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Guinness Men's Six Nations Launch - Dublin
Rory Darge says he is ready to return and captain Scotland against France
The 23-year-old flanker has been sidelined since sustaining knee ligament damage while playing for Glasgow against Edinburgh in December.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Scotland Captain's Run and Press Conference - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Stade de Marseille - Friday 8th September
Scotland co-captain Rory Darge returns from injury to face France
Gregor Townsend has named his side for the Murrayfield showdown with a French side aiming to bounce back from their chastening 38-17 home defeat by Ireland.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Wales v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback
The hosts almost pulled off a stunning second-half comeback.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

First Minister's Questions
Scotland asks about extra funding following £3.3bn Stormont package
The funding was announced in December but could be released if Stormont reconvenes following the UK Government deal with the DUP on post-Brexit trade

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

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