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Six Nations

There have been strong challenges from World Rugby and the Southern Hemisphere nations during the professional era, but the Six Nations retains the crown as the ultimate rugby tournament. The leading six countries in Europe go head-to-head during a gruelling two-month schedule in February and March, and The Offside Line will be with Scotland every step of the way for the Six Nations 2023.

Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick for Scotland against Italy but it was almost certainly the team's worst performance of the championship. Image: © Craig Watson www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Six takeaways from the final round of the 2023 Six Nations

20 March 2023 Iain Morrison 17

Three Scots and two Italians make our team of the tournament …

Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick for Scotland against Italy.Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Scotland v Italy: Scotland player ratings

19 March 2023 The Offside Line Team 25

Blair Kinghorn, Duhan van der Merwe and Jack Dempsey are home team’s top performers …

Gregor Townsend says he will discuss his future with Scottish Rugby over the next few weeks.. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Gregor Townsend begins talks with Scottish Rugby about his future

18 March 2023 David Barnes 46

Head coach says he would like to stay in role beyond World Cup …

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe opened the scoring against Italy with a spectacular finish. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy report: late Blair Kinghorn try secures bonus-point win for hosts

18 March 2023 David Barnes 41

Stand-off claims a hat-trick in a generally uninspiring performance …

Scotland winger Kyle Steyn will have his work cut-out against Italian flyer Simone Gesi. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Scotland v Italy preview: a fast show pratfall would be no laughing matter for hosts

17 March 2023 Iain Morrison 2

Gregor Townsend’s side need a victory to finish a generally promising campaign in credit …

Jonny Morris will once again start at No 8 for Scotland Under-20s against Italy on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

U20s 6N: Kenny Murray makes eight changes ahead of Italy clash

17 March 2023 David Barnes 16

Head coach challenges players to restore pride after heavy Ireland defeat …

Ollie Smith will start at full-back for Scotland against Italy on Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Italy: hosts make four changes for Six Nations finale UPDATED

16 March 2023 David Barnes 61

Ollie Smith, Blair Kinghorn, Sam Skinner and Hamish Watson called up to starting XV …

Jack Conan celebrates his try for Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday which killed off Scots hopes of a famous win. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Six takeaways from round four of the 2023 Six Nations

13 March 2023 Iain Morrison 29

Gregor Townsend’s team need to be better at thinking on their feet and adapting to unexpected events if they are to break the glass ceiling which currently restricts them to also-rans status …

Huw Jones' try was a highlight but Scotland missed a golden opportunity to claim their biggest scalp of recent years against Ireland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Ireland: Scotland player ratings

12 March 2023 The Offside Line Team 25

Sione Tuipulotu is the outstanding performer for home side on a frustrating afternoon at Murrayfield …

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg came off after 64 minutes against Ireland and has an ankle injury. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Ireland reaction: Gregor Townsend awaits injury updates on key men

12 March 2023 David Barnes 1

Head coach laments his team’s lack of intensity in second half against world’s top ranked team …

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Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick for Scotland against Italy but it was almost certainly the team's worst performance of the championship. Image: © Craig Watson www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Six takeaways from the final round of the 2023 Six Nations

20 March 2023 17

Three Scots and two Italians make our team of the tournament …

Simone Brisighella of Italy is tackled by Scotland's Kerr Yule. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: Scotland blown away by Italy’s third quarter blitz

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Head coach Kenny Murray stresses that players must have more exposure to high level rugby at a younger age …

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