IRB: Scotland hopeful Shingler 'tied to Wales'

The International Rugby Board (IRB) have told the Scottish Rugby Union and Welsh Rugby Union that their regulations indicate Steven Shingler “is tied to Wales and ineligible to play for any other union”.

Shingler was named in Scotland’s 36-man squad for the RBS 6 Nations last week, with coach Andy Robinson believing the uncapped 20-year-old was available for selection through his Dumfries-born mother.