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Glasgow Warriors hooker George Turner is congratulated after his second half try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow v Edinburgh analysis: ‘Jeremy Clarkson with a pillow up his shirt’

17 January 2021 Iain Morrison 2

“Thompson almost always picked the right option, the hardest thing of all, even if his execution was occasionally wayward” …

The one thing we can all agree on is that we want the best for Scottish rugby. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Dom Ward column: confessions of a justified rugby sinner

1 January 2021 Dom Ward 28

A new year offers an opportunity to recalibrate the nature and tone of relationships within Scottish rugby …

Features

The Offside Line’s End of Year Awards for 2020

31 December 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

The Offside Line picks out the highlights and lowlights of a year like no other …

Action from the Forsroc Academy Finals Day last year. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Gavin Blackburn column: My solution to Scotland’s player pathway problem

14 December 2020 Gavin Blackburn 23

A renewed focus on regional/district age-grade rugby will cast the net wider and help grow the sport …

Duncan Weir joined The Breakdown panel this week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

The Breakdown 8: can Scotland ever flourish like Duncan Weir’s hair?

10 December 2020 David Barnes 1

Scotland stand-off Duncan Weir joins host Jack Reid and The Offside Line’s David Barnes for the final episode of the Autumn …

Scotland second-row Scott Cummings is tackled by CJ Stander. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Ireland v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

5 December 2020 The Offside Line Team 4

Winger Duhan van der Merwe stands out in a match which started brightly for the visitors but ended in frustration …

Can Scotland claim a first win in Dublin in Dublin in 10 years this weekend? Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

The Breakdown 7: time to scratch that 10 year Dublin itch?

2 December 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Breakdown 7: time to scratch that 10 year Dublin itch?

Pete Horne joins host Jack Reid to look back at Glasgow Warriors’ much needed win away to Cardiff and ahead to Scotland’s clash against Ireland …

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Clubland

Scottish Rugby Board must show that they have listened

2 December 2020 David Barnes 5

Interim Chairman John Jeffrey should be judged on his record when the time is right …

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson carries the ball towards French hooker Camille Chat. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 6: a disappointment but is it really a disaster?

25 November 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

Mark Palmer of The Sunday Times joins David Barnes of The Offside Line and host Jack Reid to unpack Scotland’s defeat to France …

Scotland are looking to make it five in a row against France on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 5: will Sunday be a day of reckoning for Scotland?

18 November 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Breakdown 5: will Sunday be a day of reckoning for Scotland?

Can Scotland secure six wins in a row for the first time in 30 years against France? …

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