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About Iain Morrison
Iain was capped 15 times for Scotland at openside flanker between his debut against Ireland during the 1993 Six Nations and his final match against New Zealand at the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. He was twice a Cambridge ‘Blue’ and played his entire club career with London Scottish (being inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame in 2016). Iain is a lifelong member of Linlithgow Rugby Club. After hanging up his boots, he became rugby correspondent for The Sunday Herald, before moving to The Scotland on Sunday for 16 years, and he has also guest written for various other publications.
Ben White was a star performer for Scotland in their victory over Argentina. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

10 takeaways from week two of the Summer Tours

10 July 2022 Iain Morrison 18

Iain Morrison gives his verdicts on a weekend which saw the northern hemisphere achieve an unprecedented summer clean sweep over the south …

Eddie Jones got the selection of Henry Arundell right this weekend but not much else. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Five takeaways from Saturday’s Summer Tour matches

3 July 2022 Iain Morrison 21

Iain Morrison casts his eye over the weekend’s action and concludes that Scottish rugby is in a tough spot and Eddie Jones got something right …

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Super6 Sprint: Boroughmuir Bears battle to narrow win at Stirling County

6 May 2022 Iain Morrison 3

Stirling County 25 Boroughmuir Bears 26 IAIN MORRISON @ Bridgehaugh A DECENT crowd, great conditions for running rugby and two sides that were determined to showcase their skills for all they were worth. There was …

Boroughmuir Bears captain Corey Tait weighs up his options against Jason Hill of Heriot's. Image: Steve Langmead
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Super6 Sprint: Heriot’s have too much firepower for plucky Boroughmuir Bears

22 April 2022 Iain Morrison 9

Pack strength and professional experience in the back-line gives visitors a crucial edge …

Scotland's Blair Kinghorn consoles himself after defeat in Dublin. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

10 takeaways from the final round of the Six Nations

21 March 2022 Iain Morrison 45

Iain Morrison looks back at the highs and lows of a drama-packed campaign …

Darcy Graham carries the ball for Scotland versus Italy. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

10 takeaways from round four of the Six Nations

14 March 2022 Iain Morrison 16

Frustration and encouragement for all competing teams this weekend …

Hamish Watson returns to the Scotland back-row against Italy tomorrow [Saturday]. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Italy v Scotland preview: not just a case of turning up for Townsend’s troops

11 March 2022 Iain Morrison 2

Visitors need to win comfortably in Rome after a tough few weeks …

Damian Penaud scored two tries for France versus Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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10 takeaways from round three of the Six Nations

28 February 2022 Iain Morrison 14

A tough weekend for Scotland against rampant France, while Ireland let Italy off the hook, and England looked aimless against Wales …

The attacking threat posed by Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell has not yet been fully unleashed during this Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v France: kicking contest key – but hosts need to find a way to cut loose

25 February 2022 Iain Morrison 13

Time to unleash the ball handling and carrying threat of players such as Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Duhan van der Merwe …

Elation and relief for Adam Beard and Wales, despair and recrimination for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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10 takeaways from round two of the Six Nations

14 February 2022 Iain Morrison 11

Back down to earth with a bump for Scotland as they come up short against a highly motivated Wales, while some hope for the future emerges from Italy …

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