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10 Nov 2024

Match Report: Scotland 15-32 South Africa

Makazole Mapimpi was the early victor, his spoils a try from Handré Pollard’s darting cross-field kick which was on the back of an advantage for Pierre Schoeman not leaving a line-out maul swiftly enough. Pollard missed the touchline conversion but the world champions were in business [0-5, 4 mins]. Scotland settled after that early Bok […]

10 Nov 2024

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 […]

9 Nov 2024

Preview: Scotland v South Africa

What they said Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “It’s one that you’ll be able to sense on the day of the game as players, we’re seeing that already from them during training and it’s a challenge that we have to rise to. “We expect to be in an open game, and one that will test us […]

13 Nov 2024

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 […]

2 Nov 2024

Match Report: Scotland 57-17 Fiji

Scotland made a bright start, with opportunities opening up early doors, the first of which came after a couple of minutes as Scotland were awarded a penalty for their quick work to dismantle Fiji’s ruck. Adam Hastings nudged the ball nicely into the left corner just shy of the five-metre line for the first line […]

1 Nov 2024

Preview: Scotland v Fiji

What they said: Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “It’s been a special week for Sione with the captaincy and his brother, Mosese, also making the squad. The transition to leading the team has been a smooth one as he’s been in our senior leadership group for the past couple of seasons.” “It’s an experienced squad that […]

2 Nov 2024

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 […]

5 Nov 2024

My Fantasy XV: Allan Jacobsen

First in the series is Allan Jacobsen, the loosehead prop who represented Scotland with distinction over the course of 65 caps between 2002 and 2012. ‘Chunk’, as he is affectionately known, is Edinburgh Rugby’s record appearance holder with a remarkable 273 outings for the club. Let’s take a look at his dream line-up: 15) […]

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23 Oct 2024

Meet the five new faces in Scotland squad

Alex Samuel Position: Second row Age: 21 Club: Glasgow Warriors Instagram: alexsamuel1 Alex Samuel joined the Scottish Rugby Academy aligned to Glasgow Warriors in 2020/21, and signed his first professional contract in the 2022/23 season. He made his pro debut for Warriors in November 2022, starting in a 37-0 victory over Benetton at Scotstoun. Alex […]

12 Oct 2024

Match Report: Australia 31-22 Scotland

The game’s opening try owed much to the pace of Australia winger Desiree Miller as she took flight from distance, running an inside-to-out line and dotting down, with Faitala Moleka converting from wide [7-0, 13 mins]. Their second was born of the same style, but on the right-hand wing. This time, winger Maya Stewart took […]