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Month: October 2020

Adam Hastings came off with just over 10 minutes to go after 'popping' his shoulder. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland reaction: Russell and Hastings injuries can’t take gloss off fine win

31 October 2020 David Barnes 13

“We’re hoping their injuries aren’t serious but it does look quite bad just now,” says head coach Gregor Townsend …

Stuart McInally celebrates the awarding of a penalty in final minute of Scotland's win over Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Wales v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

31 October 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

Jamie Ritchie, Hamish Watson, Scott Cummings, Rory Sutherland and skipper Stuart Hogg stand-out on a special day in Llanelli for the boys in blue …

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson fends off Ryan Elias. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: Townsend’s boys finish Six Nations in style

31 October 2020 David Barnes 7

Gregor Townsend’s side pick up their first win in Wales since 2002 with a gritty performance on a surreal day at the Parc y Scarlets …

Nick Haining
Edinburgh Rugby

Scarlets v Edinburgh: Nick Haining returns as visitors make five changes

31 October 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Scarlets v Edinburgh: Nick Haining returns as visitors make five changes

NICK Haining is back from Scotland duty to take his place at No 8 in an Edinburgh team that shows five changes from the one that lost to Connacht last week. Mark Bennett is restored …

Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell in the same team can only be a good thing for Scotland's chances. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: ‘Time to create our own history,’ says Stuart Hogg

31 October 2020 David Barnes 1

Scotland captain backs Finn Russell to conquer the opposition and conditions in today’s Six Nations finale against Wales …

A dejected Scotland team leave the field following their Six Nations horror show in Wales two years ago. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
News

Wales v Scotland: 18 years of hurt goes on the line

30 October 2020 Bryn Palmer 4

Bryn Palmer highlights five of the worst days in a long run of disappointments in the Principality …

Finn Russell at training with Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: hosts have a plan to neutralise Finn Russell threat

30 October 2020 Gavin Harper 1

WALES have singled Finn Russell out for special attention ahead of their Guinness Six Nations match in Llanelli on Saturday, according to recalled wing Liam Williams. Russell returns to the Scotland starting line-up for the …

Murrayfield Stadium. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Part two of 2020 SRU AGM scheduled for 26th November

30 October 2020 David Barnes 1

Biggar and Dalkeith submit request for an SGM which will address their blocked promotions to be held immediately after AGM …

Scotland know they will have to up their game against Wales on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: Gregor Townsend picks a team to suit the occasion

29 October 2020 David Barnes 2

A forecast for strong winds and thundery showers means that final Six Nations match will be a test of nerve and physicality …

George Horne will travel with the Scotland squad to Wales this weekend but be back in Glasgow in time to play for Warriors against Leinster on Monday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

11 Scotland squad members released for pro team duty this weekend

29 October 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on 11 Scotland squad members released for pro team duty this weekend

Edinburgh will have three members of the national set-up available for their game against Scarlets, while Glasgow Warriors have eight players released …

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