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16 Mar 2024

Report: Ireland 17-13 Scotland

But it was not the contest that so many had expected as Scotland – through a combination of unrelenting defence and a determination to stay in the fight – played with massive pride, completing almost three times the number of tackles made by their hosts. Scotland thwarted two Ireland attacks on their goal-line and courtesy […]

15 Mar 2024

Report: Ireland U20 36-0 Scotland U20

The 36-0 scoreline was perhaps glossed through two tries in the final throes, as Scotland gave a solid account of themselves, particularly in going in at half-time seven points adrift. In the early stages. Ireland were awarded a penalty and chose to kick to touch, landing position just shy of the five metre line. The […]

15 Mar 2024

Preview: Ireland V Scotland

What they said Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “The players are very much aligned with us with where we can improve. There’s no better match than Ireland away to give back and show who we are. “This weekend is a real challenge for us. We’re playing for a lot of things, we’re playing for […]

2024 Under 20 Six Nations Championship Round 4 Italy vs Scotland

14 Mar 2024

Preview: Ireland U20 V Scotland U20

What they said Head coach Kenny Murray said: “Being up at half time against Italy proved that we can compete against these teams, but we must give a full 80-minute performance.” “The small errors we made against them cost us and that’s the reality of international rugby. “We know Ireland are going to be even […]

9 Mar 2024

Report: Italy 31-29 Scotland

Scotland took the try count by four to three – and had another try ruled out for an off the ball obstruction called by the TMO – but having started the game so strongly, allowed Italy to fightback largely through their own mistakes. And given the opportunity, Italy seized it with relish and made it […]

8 Mar 2024

Report: Italy U20 47-14 Scotland U20

After countless phases of Italian attack, but also strong Scotland defence, a penalty was awarded to Italy and they kicked to touch. Scotland defended the maul, but Italy’s forwards edged towards the line and Piero Gritti was under the posts. The conversion was made. Italy attempted to clear the ball close to their line but […]

8 Mar 2024

Preview: Italy V Scotland

What they said Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend said: “Playing in Italy is always a challenge, the atmosphere and passion the Italians bring is unique in world rugby. Italy have been building over the last two years and have had some great performances. “We experienced that at Murrayfield last year when they pushed us right […]

8 Mar 2024

Sally Myles, author and illustrator of Why is Mummy So Muddy?

Dundee-based rugby player, author, illustrator, research scientist, PHD doctorate, wife and, arguably, most importantly Mum; Sally Myles kindly gave up her small window of peace and quiet before she picks up her daughter from school, whilst her 15-month-old son is napping, to chat to us about her exploration into rugby, motherhood in our sport and […]

7 Mar 2024

Preview: Italy U20 V Scotland U20

What they said Head coach Kenny Murray said: “The team have had a good fallow week and are ready to get stuck in again for our final two Six Nations matches. “Again, we had a strong second half performance against England, but didn’t manage to start strong like we set out to do. “Italy’s recent […]

7 Mar 2024

Huw’s Jonesing for more after First World Cup

The Glasgow Warriors man was selected for Scotland’s World Cup squad last September, having missed out on selection for the 2019 tournament in Japan. Huw played in all four games in his maiden World Cup, starting against South Africa and Ireland and coming off the bench against Tonga and Romania. Despite being disappointed with Scotland’s […]