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Fagerson feeling at home as he passes fifty

Six years ago, alongside brother Zander as a fledgling 19-year-old, Fagerson debuted in a shock loss to the United States in Houston. Now having earned cap number 50 in The Famous Grouse Nations Series win over Australia, he, and Scotland, have come on a fair bit in the time since. Having gotten over the “hurdle” […]

Gregor Townsend | Scotland v Portugal | Team Announcement

My Fantasy XV: Jason White

15) Serge Blanco (France) The ultimate full back for me was Serge Blanco, fearless in the air and a brilliant attacker who was never afraid to get involved in some big skirmishes. 14) Lote Tuquri (Australia) One of my wing spots goes to Lote Tuiquri from Australia. He was a rugby league convert who was […]

Crosbie tapping into unique Murrayfield magic

Luke played for Livingston, then Currie, before becoming a professional with Edinburgh Rugby, for whom he became a centurion earlier this year. Becoming an international was a dream realised in 2021 in that Tonga tussle and the 27-year-old looks back with fondness on how far he’s come, and what it means to his family. “It […]

Scotland v South Africa | Post-match Reaction

Gregor Townsend | Scotland Team Announcement

Sound the Horne

Prior to joining on a full-time basis, the Glasgow Warriors centurion had gained a wealth of experience working with the team during the Guinness Six Nations and 2023 Rugby World Cup. The former Scotland international moved into his new role following a spell with Glasgow Warriors and Ayrshire Bulls. “I’ve barley had a moment to […]

My Fantasy XV: Chris Paterson

This week, it’s the turn of Chris Paterson, Scotland’s leading points scorer in internationals (809) and winner of a 13-year career-spanning 109 caps for his country. 15) Christian Cullen (New Zealand) A brilliant all round attacking full back who was seriously quick and powerful. Someone who scored tries from his own goal line regularly, against […]

Post-Match Reactions | Scotland v Fiji

Hastings hungry for home comforts

Fresh from a 2018 debut on Scotland’s North American tour, he came off the bench against the flying Pacific Islanders a matter of months later to score a first try in dark blue, in front of his nearest and dearest at Murrayfield. Four years later and Adam starred in an enterprising first half against the […]