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Six Nations Championship 2020

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 to see if Gregor Townsend’s men can exorcise the demons of that painful World Cup campaign.

Emma Wassell in actions against England during the 2020 Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Women’s and Under-20s Six Nations postponed – men’s Championship ‘remains as scheduled’

13 January 2021 David Barnes 2

‘We are confident that in looking at a new later window, we will be in a far stronger position to deliver two fantastic tournaments’ …

Weaponising their scrum is one of the big steps forward made by Scotland since last year's World Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Wales v Scotland review: a triumph of substance over style

1 November 2020 Iain Morrison 1

With lessons learned from last year’s World Cup debacle, head coach Gregor Townsend is evolving his team into a more multi-faceted unit …

Adam Hastings came off with just over 10 minutes to go after 'popping' his shoulder. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland reaction: Russell and Hastings injuries can’t take gloss off fine win

31 October 2020 David Barnes 13

“We’re hoping their injuries aren’t serious but it does look quite bad just now,” says head coach Gregor Townsend …

Stuart McInally celebrates the awarding of a penalty in final minute of Scotland's win over Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

Wales v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

31 October 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

Jamie Ritchie, Hamish Watson, Scott Cummings, Rory Sutherland and skipper Stuart Hogg stand-out on a special day in Llanelli for the boys in blue …

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson fends off Ryan Elias. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: Townsend’s boys finish Six Nations in style

31 October 2020 David Barnes 7

Gregor Townsend’s side pick up their first win in Wales since 2002 with a gritty performance on a surreal day at the Parc y Scarlets …

Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell in the same team can only be a good thing for Scotland's chances. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: ‘Time to create our own history,’ says Stuart Hogg

31 October 2020 David Barnes 1

Scotland captain backs Finn Russell to conquer the opposition and conditions in today’s Six Nations finale against Wales …

Finn Russell at training with Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: hosts have a plan to neutralise Finn Russell threat

30 October 2020 Gavin Harper 1

WALES have singled Finn Russell out for special attention ahead of their Guinness Six Nations match in Llanelli on Saturday, according to recalled wing Liam Williams. Russell returns to the Scotland starting line-up for the …

Blade Thomson at a Scotland training session. Image: © Craig Watson. www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Wales v Scotland: Townsend makes four changes to starting XV

29 October 2020 David Barnes 17

Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, Jonny Gray and Blade Thomson start – Scott Steele set to make debut off the bench in final match of Six Nations campaign …

Scotland take on Wales in Llanelli this Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 2: can Scotland banish 18 years of hurt in Wales?

28 October 2020 The Offside Line Team 1

Gregor Townsend’s team have the momentum but their hosts have a big point to prove …

Scott Cummings carries for Scotland versus Georgia. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Wales v Scotland: Scott Cummings ready for step up in intensity

27 October 2020 David Barnes 1

Second-row is the only player who has been an ever-present in Scotland’s match-day squad during the last 14 months …

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Emma Wassell in actions against England during the 2020 Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Women’s and Under-20s Six Nations postponed – men’s Championship ‘remains as scheduled’

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‘We are confident that in looking at a new later window, we will be in a far stronger position to deliver two fantastic tournaments’ …

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Fraser Brown news worsens: Glasgow hooker now expected to miss all of Six Nations

31 December 2020 2

GLASGOW Warriors now expect co-captain Fraser Brown to be out of action for at least the first three months of 2021, meaning he will miss the entire Six Nations. Head coach Danny Wilson suggested earlier …

Mike Adamson is set to become the first Scot to referee a men's Six Nations match in 19 years. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Mike Adamson to end long wait for Scots referee in men’s Six Nations

23 December 2020 5

Former Scotland 7s star is set to become the first Scot to referee a men’s Six Nations match in 19 years …

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