Rugby

Tom Lambert playing for Scotland Under-20s against England at Myreside in the U20 Guinness Six Nations on 7 February, 2020.

How one-time Scotland starlet ended up in the Australia squad

Kyle Steyn expects an exciting game when Scotland and Australia face off at Murrayfield this weekend (Pic: Getty)

Two 'wounded' sides set to face off when Scotland host Australia

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu hugs Australia's Isaac Kailea after the match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on November 24, 2024.

Scotland leader like a cousin to Australia prop Isaac Kailea

Experienced scum half Ali Price has joined up with the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Scotland coach gives verdict on scrum-half Ali Price's playing chances

Blair Kinghorn could return to the Scotland starting XV for this Sunday's match with Australia at Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)

Scotland predicted team to face Australia as rotation expected

Glasgow Warriors have added to their front row stocks with immediate effect, after South African prop Leon Lyons agreed to join the club on a short-term contract subject to visa (Pic courtesy of Glasgow Warriors)

Glasgow Warriors sign South African prop on short term deal

Blair Kinghorn came off the bench against New Zealand but could start against Australia.

Scotland’s problems are fixable but here are changes for Australia Fraser Brown

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

Ali Price of Montpellier kicks the ball under pressure from Will Jeanes of Bath during the Investec Champions Cup match at the Rec on October 17, 2026.

Scotland call up Price as scrum-half returns to club

Australia centre Isaac Henry has been ruled out of the remainder of their Nations Championship campaign ahead of this Sunday's match against Scotland at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)

Australia centre dealt injury blow ahead of Scotland match

It was another frustrating afternoon at Murrayfield for Scotland and Huw Jones as they were well beaten by the All Blacks (Pic: SNS)

'Not enough' - Scotland still short of 'top team status' says centre

Glasgow Warriors Managing Director Kenny Brown will step down from his role at the end of December 2026, bringing his eight-year association with the club to a close (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors chief to step down after eight year association

Henry Pollock of England scores his team’s fifth try under pressure from Tom Wright and Isaac Henry of Australia during the Nations Championship 2026 match at Allianz Stadium on November 08, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Australia planning 'big response against Scotland' after record defeat

Ewan Ashman scored a hat-trick for Scotland in their 43-21 defeat to the All Blacks at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)

Mixed emotions for hat-trick scorer Ashman after New Zealand loss

Ewan Ashman became the first ever Scotland player to score a hat-trick against the All Blacks (Pic: Getty)

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand - player ratings as history-maker gets a 9

Finn Russell during the Scotland team run at Murrayfield, ahead of the Nations Championship match against New Zealand.

Scotland want quick ball but All Blacks won't be as flakey as France

Ben White once again has a key role to play when Scotland face the All Blacks at Murrayfield this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland vs New Zealand - three key battles from set piece to tempo

All Blacks captain Codie Taylor has revealed how they will honour the sudden passing of their Head of Security, Logan Cadwallader, ahead of Saturday's match against Scotland at Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)

All Blacks turn to Ka Mate to honour fallen brother against Scotland

Scott Cummings explained how Scotland have grown as a team over the past 12 months (Pic: Getty)

Cummings relishing reunion with ex boss as Scotland face All Blacks

Will Kyle Rowe start at full back ahead of Blair Kinghorn? (Pic: Getty)

The five biggest Scotland selection decisions for New Zealand Test

Huw Jones or Rory Hutchinson - the battle for the Scotland 13 jersey

Scotland predicted XV to face All Blacks with big calls in the backs

Scotland coach Peter Horne has provided a fitness update ahead of their match with New Zealand this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland coach provides update on key duo ahead of All Blacks clash

Scotland's Zander Fagerson (L) and Seb Stephen at full time during a Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on July 18, 2026, in Edinburgh (Pic: SNS)

The ‘Scotland legend’ who Zander Fagerson aspires to emulate

Newcastle Red Bulls back row Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time (Pic: SNS)

Leatherbarrow reveals Newcastle inspiration behind Scotland call up

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed the quality in Ollie Leatherbarrow's game that he has been most impressed by (Pic: Getty)

Ollie Leatherbarrow: what new forward will bring to Scotland squad

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Ollie Leatherbarow has been called up to the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Scotland Nations Championship squad named as Townsend springs surprise

Canterbury have won the 2026 NPC final (Pic: Getty)

Scotland qualified ace wins final in last match before Edinburgh move

Jamie Dobie started the match in Italy ad scrum half after impressing as a winger so far this season (Pic: SNS)

Four talking points from Glasgow Warriors 24-20 win away to Benetton

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith (Pic: Getty)

Glasgow Warriors survive brave Benetton performance to claim URC win

Lorn Cowie, Scotland's oldest former player, has passed away at the age of 100 (Pic: SNS)

Scottish Rugby's oldest former international player passes away at 100

Josh McKay is once again missing from the Glasgow Warriors match day squad (Pic: SNS)

Smith explains van der Merwe and McKay absences for Benetton match

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland make rugby world rankings jump ahead of Nations Championship

Ayr beat Currie 41-27 in last season's Premiership Final at Millbrae (Pic: SNS)

Blockbuster clash tops Premiership weekend as Ayr and Currie face off

Aicha Sutcliffe, centre, will make her first Scotland start in Friday's game v Australia while Hannah Ramsay, right, has been switched from full-back to stand-off. Leah Bartlett, left, is on the bench.

Scotland Women bid to finish on high in Canberra in WXV Global Series

Alex Craig has described Glasgow Warriors teammate Tavi Tuipulotu as 'a good friend' (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors lock praises debuting teammates after Sale win

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews passed away while on tour in France last week (Pic: Getty)

Hyron Andrews cause of death confirmed as Lions release statement

Scotland international lock Alex Craig has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Second Scotland star signs Glasgow contract extension in as many days

The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 08, 2025 (Pic: SNS)

Scotland to face All Blacks in New Zealand for first time in 27 years

Ruwald van der Merwe (not pictured) says he has been pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on forwards play and set pieces at Glasgow Warriors this season (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow new boy reveals biggest surprise about Scottish rugby

Scotland international lock Alex Samuel (left) has signed a new deal at Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Scotland international signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

Jamie Ritchie signed for Glasgow Warriors this summer but has so fan been unavailable for selection (Pic: SNS)

Warriors set to hand out eagerly-awaited debut as Scotland duo return

Scotland international winger Arron Reed scored two tries for Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup defeat to Glasgow Warriors (Pic: Getty)

I watched Glasgow Warriors overpower Sale Sharks - four talking points
Four talking points as Franco Smith’s side pick up bonus point away win to kick start latest Champions Cup campaign.

South African back rowers Ruwald van der Merwe made his Glasgow Warriors debut away to Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup (Pic: SNS)

'Absolutely honoured' - van der Merwe impresses on Glasgow debut

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu finally got to play alongside his younger brother Tavi (inset) as the hooker made his Glasgow Warriors debut in their Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks (Pics: SNS)

Sione Tuipulotu says playing alongside brother a dream come true

George Ford had an excellent individual game for Sale Sharks but Glasgow were too strong and secured the win (Pic: Getty)

Glasgow Warriors start Champions Cup campaign with bonus point win

Scotland under 20 vice-captain Jake Dalziel will make his first start for Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday (Pic: SNS)

Dalziel handed first Newcastle Red Bulls start in European clash

Ruwald van der Merwe will make his Glasgow Warriors debut against Sale Sharks this weekend (Pic courtesy of Glasgow Warriors)

Glasgow relish unleashing their new signing on Sale in Champions Cup

Former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews, now with Lions, has passed away aged 31 (Pic: Getty)

Rugby community in shock following sudden death of Lions player

Glasgow Warriors kick off their 2026/27 Champions Cup campaign at the CorpAcq Stadium against Sale Sharks this weekend (Pic: Getty)

How to watch Sale Sharks vs Glasgow on TV and online plus team news

Melrose head coach Callum Anderson (left) and Hawick head coach Graham Hogg (right) (Pics: SNS)

Premiership rugby returns with Melrose hosting Hawick in Borders Derby

Edinburgh Rugby face Toulon at the Hive.

Explainer How to watch Edinburgh v Toulon on TV and online plus team news

Edinburgh will play Toulon in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup this season (Pic: Getty)

Explainer Challenge Cup format changes and new bonus point system explained

The Investec Champions Cup trophy (Pic: Getty)

Explainer Champions Cup format changes and new bonus point system explained

Ollie Smith, left, has been used in a variety of positions by Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith.

Ollie Smith embraces new Glasgow Warriors role as stats reflect value

Scotland's Evie Gallagher in action against Australia during the WXV Global Series match at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on September 26, 2026.

'World's on-form player': Scotland Women look to talisman

Darcy Graham during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium this week.

Graham has Scotland chance as he returns to Edinburgh starting side

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