Finn Russell

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Fly half Finn Russell couldn't lead Scotland to a win over New Zealand at Murrayfield last weekend (Pic: SNS)

Russell gets strong defence from teammate after New Zealand showing

Finn Russell starts a Scotland attack during the Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on November 7, 2026.

Finn Russell backed to bounce back but no-one undroppable - Townsend

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Finn Russell opens up on Eddie Hearn, All Blacks and 100th cap

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Ben White missed Toulon's latest match with a minor injury (Pic: Getty)

Scots abroad: tries galore in England and injury news from France

Scotland fly-half Fergus Burke in action against Leicester Tigers in round one of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM season (Pic: Getty)

Scots abroad: Burke plays part in thriller, Kinghorn absent

Finn Russell of Bath Rugby interacts with Henry Pollock of Northampton Saints following the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath Rugby and Northampton Saints (Pic: Getty)

Scotland star Russell weighs in on Henry Pollock's £1m salary debate

Glasgow Warriors' Matthew Urwin in action during a Pre-Season friendly match between Glasgow Warriors and Bath at Old Anniesland (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow youngster revelled in lining up against idol Finn Russell

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith during a Pre-Season friendly match between Glasgow Warriors and Bath at Old Anniesland (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors head coach pleased by Bath test for young players

Bath's Finn Russell (C) during a pre-season friendly match between Glasgow Warriors and Bath at Old Anniesland, on September 18, 2026 (Pic: SNS)

Russell shines as Bath are too strong for youthful Glasgow Warriors

Finn Russell of Scotland looks on in the warm up prior to the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and Scotland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa (Pic: Getty)

Finn Russell discusses Scotland future and plans beyond World Cup

It's been a busy summer for several of Scotland's top rugby players off the field (Pic: Getty)

How Scotland star men are enjoying summer - from weddings to big news

Rory Hutchinson of the Northampton Saints shows off the Gallagher Premiership trophy during the Gallagher PREM Final match between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium on June 20, 2026 (Pic: Getty)

Scotland stars to face off on opening weekend of Gallagher Prem season

Scotland ended their 2025/26 season with a strong showing in the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship (Pic: SNS)

Five Scotland talking points: Finn Russell alternatives, U20s and more

Scotland beat Argentina and Fiji and pushed South Africa all the way in their Nations Championship fixtures (Pic: SNS)

Analysis Scotland's depth chart: A+ area, positions of concern and Kinghorn

Scotland stand-off Jake Dalziel and his under 20 teammates face Argentina in Georgia tomorrow (Pic: SNS)

Jake Dalziel reveals the two Scotland men shaping his rapid rise

Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland from 12 with Finn Russell returning at stand-off for the match against South Africa (Pic: Getty)

Tuipulotu explains what Russell will add to Scotland game against Boks

Finn Russell did not play for Scotland in their Nations Championship opener against Argentina last weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland boss gives Finn Russell injury update ahead of South Africa

Argentina's captain Julian Montoya (L) and Argentina's head coach Felipe Contepomi (R) have spoken ahead of their match with Scotland this weekend (Pic: Getty)

Argentina will need 'maximum' performance v Scotland, says Contepomi

Tom Jordan has been in good form for Bristol Bears in the Gallagher PREM.

Russell replacement backed as Scotland playmaker loses fitness fight

Tom Jordan likely to start at full back for Scotland as Blair Kinghorn rested following long season with French champions Toulouse (Pic: SNS)

Scotland v Argentina predicted XV: big selection calls - key names out

Finn Russell missed Bath Rugby's Gallagher PREM semi-final due to injury.

Russell injury update as Scotland move training due to heatwave

Finn Russell has never played South Africa away before but will have the opportunity in the summer.

Scotland talking points: A first for Finn, why Kinghorn wasn't picked

Finn Russell of Bath Rugby lines up a conversion kick during the Gallagher PREM match between Bath Rugby and Harlequins at The Recreation Ground on April 18 (Pic: Getty)

Gallagher Premiership play-offs - every Scottish player involved

Hamish Watson made just his fourth appearance for Leicester Tigers since arriving on loan from Edinburgh (Pic: Getty)

Watson returns from injury to help Tigers secure play-off spot

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu doesn't want to miss their inaugural Rugby Nations Championship clashes (Pic: SNS)

Tuipulotu makes feeling clear on Scotland games and drops Russell hint

Scotland skipper Sione Tuipulotu says Finn Russell deserves the recognition that being associated with Matchroom Sport will bring (Pic: SNS)

Tuipulotu denounces 'fake' old school values after Russell's deal

A total of 16 players and one head coach representing Scotland have won the Champions Cup (Pic: Getty)

Every Scotland rugby player to win the Champions Cup

France and Union Bordeaux Bègles pair Matthieu Jalibert and Louis Bielle-Biarrey have been nominated for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award (Pic: Getty)

Scotland international up for Player of the Year award as voting opens

Scotland teammates Finn Russell and Rory Hutchison went head-to-head in the first Champions Cup quarter final of the weekend (Pic: Getty)

Forgotten Scot plays part as Bath secure first Champion Cup semi spot

Finn Russell is one of three Scotland players named in the 2026 Six Nations team of the championship.

Scotland trio named in Six Nations team of championship

Scotland take on Ireland in Dublin this weekend with a shot at winning the 2026 Six Nations Championship (Pics: Getty)

Why Ireland is Scotland's biggest Six Nations clash in a generation Martyn Simpson

Finn Russell is chased by Antoine Dupont during the Six Nations match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris, on February 26, 2023.

'If not them, who?' - Scotland v France will see world's best collide

Finn Russell and Dave Cherry on stage in The Player's lounge after Scotland beat England at Murrayfield on 14 February 2026

Inside £1500 hospitality offering at Murrayfield and beyond

Scotland's Rory Darge celebrates as George Turner (centre rear, obscured) scores his side's vital fourth try during the the win over Wales in the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Fraser Brown: Time to give this Scotland coach and team overdue credit

Darcy Graham of Scotland celebrates scoring his team's third try against Wales with teammate Sione Tuipulotu.

The story behind Scotland's Six Nations magical try against Wales

Scotland's players celebrate as George Turner (obscured) scores his sides fourth try during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Scotland fight back to keep Six Nations alive amid Cardiff cacophony

Scotland's captain Sione Tuipulotu holds the Calcutta Cup after the win over England at Murrayfield.

‘Mental block’: Jim Hamilton on why Scotland must take the next step

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu with the Calcutta Cup after the win over England at Murrayfield.

Townsend vindication, kryptonite, and injury solutions - Fraser Brown

Captain Sione Tuipulotu raises the Calcutta Cup as Scotland's players celebrate their 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield.

Scotland reaction: ‘When's a good time to tell them to stop drinking?’

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Josh Bayliss during a Scotland training session at the Oriam.

Shed-shushing is Russell’s go-to move - but I had my concerns

Jack Dempsey warms up before the Investec Champions Cup Round 4 match between Glasgow Warriors and Saracens at Scotstoun.

Two Scotland players nominated for European player of the year award

Alfie Barbeary of Bath is tackled by Edinburgh's Ross Thompson, left, and Ben Muncaster during the Investec Champions Cup match at the Recreation Ground.

Edinburgh coach Everitt defends decision to rest key players v Bath

Finn Russell will face a number of his Scotland international teammates when Bath host Edinburgh in the Champions Cup this weekend. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Russell expects wind ups from Scotland pals when Bath host Edinburgh

Rory Darge returns to the Scotland starting XV for the Test match against Argentina at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Scotland team to face Argentina named with one change from All Blacks

Zander Fagerson is back in full Scotland training ahead of the Test match against Argentina on Sunday.

Scotland receive double injury boost ahead of Argentina clash

Scotland's Finn Russell during the defeat to New Zealand at the Murrayfield on Saturday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Finn Russell to be assessed ahead of Scotland’s Test against Argentina

New Zealand captain Ardie Savea leads the Haka ahead of the match against Scotland at Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scots eye New Zealand rematch as opportunity beckons for elusive win

Finn Russell of Bath had a mixed day with the boot against Leicester.

Agony for Finn Russell and Cam Redpath in last-gasp drama

British and Irish Lions' Finn Russell celebrates on the shoulders of Pierre Schoeman after winning the series against Australia.

Lions reaction: Finn Russell hits sweet spot and wins special accolade

Maro Itoje of the British and Irish Lions lifts the trophy after the tourists defeated Australia 2-1 in the Test series.

Lions lose battle but win war as four Scots become modern greats

Blair Kinghorn of the British & Irish Lions celebrates victory following the second Test of the series against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

'Unpredictability' - why Scotland man got nod for Lions finale

Bundee Aki and Finn Russell celebrate the British & Irish Lions' win over Australia in the second Test which clinched the series.

Lions deserve place in the record books but it might need an asterisk Graham Bean

Blair Kinghorn of the British & Irish Lions takes on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of Australia during the second Test win in Melbourne.

Three Scots in Lions team for third Test but centre misses out

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