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24 Nov 2024

Match Report: Scotland 27-13 Australia

In what was Scotland’s earliest kick-off of the series, a sluggish start from both sides saw Australia eventually take things by the scruff of the neck with some punishing, probing phase play. The hosts’ defence was anything but porous, although a number of infringements allowed Noah Lolesio to send over a penalty for the game’s […]

23 Nov 2024

Scotland A 19 – 17 Chile

Scotland opened their account quickly after being gifted a strong attacking platform inside Chile’s half as Ross Thompson nudged a penalty for a line out inside the 22. With Chile not contesting it was an easy win in the air and quickly Ross McCann was able to find space on the right wing before putting […]

23 Nov 2024

Preview: Scotland v Australia

What they said Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “We know what a big game this is to end our November campaign, but also our year. “Australia are a quality side, they always have been, and they’ve got a full squad to pick from. Some really talented, experienced players, and they’re full of confidence.” The teams The […]

22 Nov 2024

Preview: Scotland A v Chile

What they said Head Coach Pete Horne said: “It’s a great chance to kickstart the weekend. We’ve spoken a little bit about how there’s no reason we can’t go out and steal the show and have people living Hive Stadium full of enthusiasm, talking about the tries we’ve scored. “We want to leave a lasting impression. […]

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20 Nov 2024

The Kennedy Legacy

Today, her legacy is further enshrined as she is inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. “It’s like the damehood of rugby isn’t it?”, said Donna. “Getting that email through to tell me the news, it was just like ‘wow!’. It feels so surreal but it’s such an honour. “Karen (Jones, Donna’s wife) will […]

25 Nov 2024

My Fantasy XV: Chris Cusiter

15) Christian Cullen It was quite a thrill in the early days of my career to play against some legends who I had grown up watching. Christian Cullen was perhaps the best runner I had ever seen. Incredible acceleration, top end speed and an ability to side step at full pace. It was indeed an […]

21 Nov 2024

1,2,3,4 – Freddy’s here and ready for more

Delight because another young, talented Scot was entering the international fray, but delight also because it represented something of an historic occasion. The former Stewart’s Melville youngster, just 19, became Scotland’s youngest male cap in 61 years, taking the mantle from one Donald White, a centre out of Kelvinside Academy and Glenalmond College and who […]

24 Nov 2024

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” […]

16 Nov 2024

Match Report: Scotland 59-21 Portugal

The hosts’ first serious attack reaped the game’s opening points. From a line-out, Adam Hastings threatened but was stopped short and after a couple of close-range pick-and-go efforts, Will Hurd emerged from the debris with his first Scotland try [5-0, 4 mins]. When Stafford McDowall was named captain earlier in the week, it would have […]

15 Nov 2024

Preview: Scotland v Portugal

What they said Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “Portugal play a brand of rugby that will stress our defence, and they know that it’s an opportunity playing a Six Nations side with a big crowd at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. “It’s an opportunity for players to play for Scotland who have trained really hard, and trained really […]