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“It’s easy when you have a pack of forwards playing like that. The ball was coming back quickly and we were able to score some really good tries off the hard work of the forwards.”

“A few weeks ago we had a tendency to panic, but the boys stuck with the game-plan, kept level-headed and worked our way up the pitch, and big Frankie Robson stood up with a try to get us there.”

“I’m happy enough with the result and there were loads of aspects of our game I was happy with … it’s just sometimes I think we tried to over play.”

Imogen Spence, Ceitidh Ainsworth, Nicole Flynn and Katie Buchanan are the uncapped members of the 32-player group, while Louise McMillan announces retirement from international rugby

Chris Laidlaw and Tom Luke brought in as assistant coaches on secondments from PWR clubs Harlequins and Bristol Bears, respectively

Colin Renton provides his weekly rugby news round-up from across the globe and inside the Scottish domestic game

Imogen Spence, Ceitidh Ainsworth, Nicole Flynn and Katie Buchanan are the uncapped members of the 32-player group, while Louise McMillan announces retirement from international rugby

Chris Laidlaw and Tom Luke brought in as assistant coaches on secondments from PWR clubs Harlequins and Bristol Bears, respectively

Colin Renton provides his weekly rugby news round-up from across the globe and inside the Scottish domestic game

I’m pleased and relieved to come away with a bonus-point victory, but we should never be surprised at how tough it is to win at a place like Kelso.”

“At this level one mistake can take you from attacking their line to being back under your posts”

“I had a tough time, going round with the wrong people, doing some daft things; too many choices to make. Thankfully, now, I think I’ve made some good choices and that’s got me on the right path.”

Assistant coach Dave Butcher takes over as interim head coach ahead of preparations for WXV Global Series beginning

Greenyards outfit defeat Boroughmuir in a high-quality final to a tournament blighted by call-offs

Bringing the series, first published back in 2020, up to date with 10 key matches during a tumultuous period for the game in Scotland

“The academy has a strong track record of producing players capable of making the transition into professional rugby”

In Russell’s absence, the versatile Tom Jordan has taken over the Scotland No 10 jersey, a position he has played regularly at club level...

Elsewhere behind the scrum, Rory Hutchinson of Northampton Saints gets the nod as centre partner to captain Sione Tuipulotu head of...

In the Challenge Cup, Edinburgh are in Pool 3 along with former European champions Toulon, Black Lion, Ospreys, Harlequins and Vannes. The...

"I kind of felt that if we had a good performance against Italy, and you get a bit of momentum and get a bit of confidence from that, that...

"It was interesting with the heat as well," said de Villiers, when reflecting on last week's trip to Madrid. "We made the best of that and...

Pringle has gone for a five-three bench split, with Campbell Waugh – who was a late call-off for the last warm-up match against Wales due...

The match – which is included as part of the 2026-27 season ticket membership, giving fans another reason to secure their place for the...

“One of the reasons for me that this is an exciting opportunity is the way that Dave Rennie actually wants the skills role to look, and...

Imogen Spence, Ceitidh Ainsworth, Nicole Flynn and Katie Buchanan are the uncapped members of the 32-player group, while Louise McMillan announces retirement from international rugby

Chris Laidlaw and Tom Luke brought in as assistant coaches on secondments from PWR clubs Harlequins and Bristol Bears, respectively

Colin Renton provides his weekly rugby news round-up from across the globe and inside the Scottish domestic game