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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.
Jamie Ritchie
Edinburgh Rugby

Jamie Ritchie a doubt for start of Six Nations after missing Edinburgh match

22 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

But Rory Sutherland, also out of team to play Zebre, should be fit for Twickenham trip …

Jamie Bhatti
Glasgow Warriors

Jamie Bhatti on his way back to Glasgow

22 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 2

Prop will return to Scotstoun two years after leaving for Edinburgh …

Leone Nakarawa Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow v Edinburgh: Leone Nakarawa set to make Warriors return off bench

15 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

LEONE Nakarawa will make his first Glasgow appearance for nearly a year if he comes off the bench against Edinburgh tomorrow. The Fijian has been out of action with a knee injury since playing against …

Image: Craig Watson
Glasgow Warriors

Duncan Weir to return to Glasgow in summer on ‘long-term deal’

13 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 5

FIVE years after he left Glasgow, Duncan Weir will complete his return this summer when he moves back from Worcester. The 29-year-old, who left Scotstoun for Edinburgh Rugby back in 2016 before moving on to …

Danny Wilson
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors close to signing at least one new stand-off

12 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 6

Duncan Weir still tipped to return to Scotstoun from Worcester …

Johnny Matthews in action for Glasgow Warriors against Ulster. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Boroughmuir Bears

Glasgow Warriors reinforce front row with two re-signings

12 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 1

Hooker Johnny Matthews and tight-head prop Ewan McQuillan sign on the dotted line …

Sean Kennedy in action for Glasgow Warriors. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Sean Kennedy re-signs for Glasgow

12 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 6

SEAN Kennedy has become the latest Glasgow player to agree a new deal to stay at Scotstoun. The 29-year-old scrum-half, who re-joined the Warriors in 2019, was only on a short-term contract but has now …

Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

European pool matches suspended for rest of month due to French Covid concerns

11 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 4

Glasgow game against Lyon and Edinburgh tie versus Sale both off as a result of French government decision …

Tom Gordon
Currie Chieftains

UPDATED: Thomas Gordon re-signs for Glasgow on ‘long-term deal’

11 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 4

New contract is reward for fine form shown by 23-year-old openside this season …

Hamish Watson has signed a long-term contract extension with Edinburgh. Image: ©Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Hamish Watson voices faith in Edinburgh’s chances of challenging for trophies

9 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 1

Openside says he thought carefully about moving on, but opted to sign three-year deal as statement of confidence in club’s progress …

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