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Stuart has been the rugby correspondent for both The Scotsman and The Herald, and was also The Scotsman’s chief sports writer for 14 years from 2000.
Mike Blair
Edinburgh Rugby

Mike Blair backs Steve Diamond to make impact at Edinburgh

21 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 0

New lead rugby consultant can help team rediscover ruthless edge, head coach believes …

Rachel Malcolm
Features

TikTok Women’s 6N: Scots aim to profit from sports psychology sessions

15 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 0

Captain Rachel Malcolm believes work on mental skills can help bring a long run of losses to an end in this year’s Championship …

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg
International

Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell ruled out of Italy match

13 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 36

Richie Gray remains a doubt for Saturday’s game, while Charlie Savala and Josh Bayliss have joined up with the national squad …

Rachel Malcolm
News

TikTok Women’s 6N: seven uncapped players in Scotland squad

13 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 0

Chris Laidlaw joins coaching team and will focus on attack …

Stuart Hogg will win his 100th cap versus Ireland this afternoon. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Stuart Hogg reveals why 53 was the magic number as he prepares to bring up the century

11 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 1

He’s become a global star but Hogg remains deeply connected to his hometown and its rugby club …

Watsonians edged a narrow win the last time they faced Stirling county at Myreside during the Super6 Sprint Series in June. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Ayrshire Bulls

FOSROC Super Series Sprint fixtures announced

7 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 0

THE new Glasgow Warriors A team will be among the first sides in action when the FOSROC Super Series Sprint kicks off on Friday 7 April. The Warriors will visit Ayrshire Bulls that evening at …

Grant Gilchrist
International

Grant Gilchrist suspended for rest of Six Nations

6 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 38

GRANT GILCHRIST will miss Scotland’s remaining two matches in the Six Nations, against Ireland on Sunday and then Italy the following Saturday, after being given a three-match ban for his sending-off against France. The third …

Josh McKay scored the fifth of Glasgow Warriors' five tries against the Bulls last Saturday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow sign Facundo Cordero as Josh McKay is ruled out for rest of season

6 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 6

FACUNDO CORDERO has joined Glasgow Warriors from Exeter Chiefs for the rest of the season, and has already begun training with the squad at Scotstoun. The 24-year-old from Argentina, the younger brother of Pumas international …

Watsonians beat Ayrshire Bulls in extra time to claim the 2022 Super6 Championship. Image: Graham Gaw
Ayrshire Bulls

FOSROC Super Series: Glasgow, Edinburgh and development team to join revamped tournament

6 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 30

THE FOSROC Super6 will have a new format, new teams and a new name this season, with Edinburgh, Glasgow Warriors and a development side based on Scotland Under-20s all taking part. The new tournament, to …

Edinburgh v Leinster
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Leinster: defeat does more damage to home team’s play-off hopes

4 March 2023 Stuart Bathgate 20

Edinburgh’s play-off hopes may not be dead yet, but they are looking decidedly peaky, to say the least, …

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