Edinburgh Rugby
Life was a beach for Sam Thomson – but Edinburgh opportunity was too good to turn down
Second-row was just a few months away from becoming Australian-qualified when Richard Cockerill offered him a deal back at Edinburgh …
Interviews
Features
“The grit is coming back”: Matt Fagerson on Glasgow’s return to form
ASK yourself which virtues typify Glasgow Warriors at their best and you might plump for a sense of adventure, a commitment to attack, or a willingness to take risks. Ask Matt Fagerson, however, and you …
Edinburgh Rugby
Wild swimmer Nic Groom aims to help Edinburgh make a big splash in Europe
South Africa scrum-half is looking forward to Saturday’s Challenge Cup clash against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena …
Features
Archie Smeaton hopes Varsity Match can be launchpad to Scotland U20s honours
Hull-born teenager was part of all-conquering Scotland U18s team at 2018 Six Nations Festival but has also played for England at age-grade level …
Features
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne agrees short-term contract with Lyon
SAM Hidalgo-Clyne has agreed his third short-term contract in a row, signing with French Top 14 leaders Lyon. But the former Edinburgh and Scotland scrum-half has insisted that he does not regret leaving Scarlets at …
Ayrshire Bulls
Super6: Glen Tippett bullish about Ayrshire Bulls’ prospects
Millbrae stalwart urges rugby supporters in Ayrshire and across Scotland to look at the bigger picture when assessing new league …
Boroughmuir Bears
Boroughmuir Bears’ Callum Atkinson takes it all in his giant stride
Second-row had whirlwind rise to prominence in Scottish rugby but has settled into a groove which allows him to combine the sport with his maths degree …
Features
Huw Jones gets chance to make case for the defence
IT would be fair to say that Dave Rennie has not always been Huw Jones’s greatest fan. The Glasgow Warriors head coach is big on virtues such as solidity and dependability, and there are times …
Features
Jonny Gray returns to the fray for Glasgow Warriors
His post-World-Cup rest has left the lock refreshed and ready to play again …
Cartha Queens Park RFC
Cartha QP teenager Luca Alessandri takes tight-head switch in his stride
Former St Aloysius second-row made switch when he moved into senior rugby this summer and his dedication has been rewarded with a Scotland Under-19 call-up …