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Gregor Brown reveals Scotland's winning formula after hard-earned Fiji victory
Gregor Townsendâs side won two of their three opening Nations Championship fixtures and pushed South Africa all the way in Pretoria.
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Scotland's Rugby World Cup battle heats up as Gregor Townsend admits selection dilemma after Summer Tests
Head coach already scratching his head over 33-man squad selection as Nations Championship fixtures prove strength in depth.
'Back in the club': Scotland revel in return to rugby's top table and why it matters
Townsendâs side finish first phase of Nations Championship in second place
Gregor Townsend addresses Scotland performance against Fiji and why he wasn't worried at half-time
Scotland head coach hails effort against âone of most dangerous attacking sides in the worldâ
Scotland bench perform rescue act as Fiji provide reality check in Nations Championship fright
Murrayfield gets a Fijian makeover and islanders give Townsendâs side a scare
Fiji 17-33 Scotland: player ratings as replacements secure win in nervous test
Gregor Townsendâs side survive a massive scare at Murrayfield to secure bonus point win in third Nations Championship match
Scotland centre braced for battle with 'the most physical 12 in world rugby'
Scotland set to come up against Human Bulldozer at Murrayfield
Murrayfield making an effort to make Fiji feel at home as 'challenging' Scotland situation avoided
Nations Championship is not a level playing field for Pacific islanders
'Super proud' - Scotland U20 beat Wales to secure record-equalling World Championship finish
Fergus Pringleâs side secure fifth place with 28-21 victory in Georgia as skipper Joe Roberts leads the way.
How to watch Scotland U20s v Wales: TV channel, live stream and UK kick off time for World Championship clash
Fergus Pringleâs side face their Six Nations rivals in Georgia in the fifth place play-off final of the 2026 Junior World Championship.
Scott Hastings remembered with gold numbered Scotland jersey as number 13 given special honour
Tribute to 1990 Grand Slam hero who died in May
Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe urged to seize recall chance as Scotland make 14 changes
Coach praises squadâs strength in depth ahead of final summer fixture against Fiji
Jake Dalziel and Scotland U20 on the rise and what it could mean for senior team
Townsend hails squadâs progress at Junior World Championship and reveals Bath interview in 10
Scotland make wholesale changes for Fiji match including first starts and potential debut off bench
Gregor Townsend makes 14 changes to starting XV that lost to South Africa
How to watch Fiji v Scotland: TV channel, live stream, kick off time and ticket info for Murrayfield clash
Gregor Townsendâs side take on the Flying Fijians in their third Nations Championship match after last weekendâs defeat to South Africa.
Scotland 'not treating Fiji lightly' says Ollie Smith as squad players eager to impress at Murrayfield
Glasgow Warriors âutility backâ hoping for change to shine in third and final Nations Championship Summer Test.
Scotland U20s have 'already exceeded expectations' at World Championship but still want more says coach
Fergus Pringleâs side face Wales in the fifth place play-off final hoping to equal their best ever finish in the competition.
Scotland predicted XV to play Fiji: sweeping changes expected for final Nations Championship summer Test
Gregor Townsend expected to test his squad depth at Murrayfield after physical battle in South Africa.
Scotland coach praises squad depth ahead of Fiji and has 'no doubts' over potential first-time starter
Forwardâs coach John Dalziel is confident young flanker can fill the void left by Rory Dargeâs absence
Scotland see two more stars leave squad ahead of Fiji with one having surgery
Rory Darge and Kyle Steyn have joined Alex Samuel on the unavailable list for this Saturdayâs Nations Championship match at Murrayfield.
'Locked in' - Scotland reflect on missed opportunity, team identity and not caving in
Gregor Townsendâs side put in a valiant effort but were beaten 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld by the Springboks.
Scotland had 'massive opportunity' to beat South Africa as experts give 'untrained eye' explanation
Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar and Ireland legend Ronan OâGara dissected Gregor Townsendâs side in their Nations Championship defeat to the Springboks.
Scotland Under 20s 'in good place' as impressive win over Argentina sets up chance to equal best ever finish
Young Scots score seven tries in Junior World Championship victory
Scotland set out stall for Fiji match as squad urged to 'keep believing' after South Africa loss
Gregor Townsendâs side return to Murrayfield after a 42-28 loss to the Springboks in Nations Championship
Scotland forward ruled out 'for weeks' and needs surgery with concerns over another ahead of Fiji match
Absence of Glasgow lock explained as vice-captain to be assessed after failed HIA
âTougher than Englandâ: Rassie Erasmus verdict on beating Scotland with South Africaâs much changed side
Knives were out, says Springboks coach
'Head-butt': Gregor Townsend has say on South Africa-Scotland flashpoint
Coach left with a mix of emotions after defeat at Loftus Versfeld
Guts but no glory as Scotland lose 10-try epic to South Africa in lung-busting effort
Townsendâs side take one bonus point but are denied a second
South Africa 42-28 Scotland player ratings: one 'immense' 9/10 performance but it's a 'nightmare' 4 for prop
Gregor Townsend's side show heart and fight in Pretoria but Springboksâ might sees them to Nations Championship win.
Jake Dalziel reveals the two Scotland men shaping his rapid rise in dark blue
Rugby Junior World Championship continue with Fergus Pringleâs under 20s facing Argentina in the fifth place play-off semi-finals.
Scotland make four changes for Argentina clash as U20s target record equalling World Championship finish
Fergus Pringle rotates team as young Scots look to push for fifth place finish in Georgia.
Scotland skipper explains how Finn Russell's return will change tactical approach for South Africa match
Sione Tuipulotu is looing forward to facing the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in their next Nations Championship fixture
History awaits high-flying Scotland as Springbok rotation offers unlikely opportunity in Pretoria
Gregor Townsendâs side face South Africa at Loftus Versfeld - a fixture they had previously been given little hope of succeeding in
Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh learn Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stage home matches and away trips
Franco Smithâs side face familiar trip to Gallagher Premiership rivals while capital club set for long haul journey to Eastern Europe.
Former Glasgow Warriors player set to switch international allegiance
Fly-half to take advantage of eligibility law
Gregor Townsend and Rassie Erasmus trade compliments but it hasnât always been cordial
Scotland coach reflects on 2024 meeting ahead of Loftus Versfeld test
Gregor Townsend considered Scotland first for South Africa test before rowing back - 'disappointed in myself'
Coach says Scots will be up against âbest team in world rugbyâ
Scotland make changes as Finn Russell returns for South Africa match - starting XV and replacements
Bath fly-half named in starting XV for Test against the world champions
How to watch South Africa v Scotland: TV channel, live stream and kick off time for Nations Championship Test
Gregor Townsendâs side will take on the Springboks in Pretoria after their impressive away win over Argentina last time out.
Scotland flanker relishing South Africa back row battle and explains why Pretoria altitude won't be a problem
Gregor Townsendâs side continue their Nations Championship campaign against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this weekend.
South Africa great explains 'respect' for Scotland and difference in Springboks camp after changes
Gregor Townsendâs side travel to Loftus Versfeld for their second Nations Championship match against the back-to-back world champions.
Scotland predicted XV to face South Africa: crucial front row decision facing Gregor Townsend after injury
Will Zander Fagerson start at tight-head in Pretoria with Glasgow Warriors teammate and Leicester Tigers man under consideration?
Outlander star Sam Heughan helps Scottish rugby unveil new kit for 2026/27 season
New Macron design to make debut in Nations Championship match against Fiji at Murrayfield this month.
How Scotland plan to avoid South Africa intimidation factor amid competition for starting 10 jersey
Gregor Townsendâs side will continue inaugural Nations Championship campaign against Springboks at Loftus Versfeld
Gregor Townsend gives Finn Russell update and confirms Scotland squad plans after prop injury
Northampton Saints forward heading home after Argentina but Bath fly-half ready for Springboks clash
Scotland U20 through to fifth place play-off in Junior World Championship after beating Japan
Fergus Pringleâs side secure second pool stage win over young Brave Blossoms.
I kicked Scotland to victory over South Africa in 2010 - here's what it takes to beat the mighty Springboks
Dan Parks speaks to The Scotsman about the last time Scotland were able to overcome the Springboks and his memories from that day at Murrayfield
Scotland reject 'free hit' approach against South Africa with belief high amid unfavourable history
Gregor Townsendâs side to take on world number one team at Loftus Versfeld after impressive victory in Argentina.
Scotland equal highest world ranking and overtake England after Argentina win
Gregor Townsendâs side climb above Argentina and England in World Rugby menâs rankings after victory in Cordoba.
South Africa team named five days before Scotland clash with 10 changes to side that smashed England
Edinburgh Rugby prop Boan Venter to start for Springboks in Nations Championship match