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The Offside Line covers the British Lions from a Scottish perspective. Match reports, features,  previews, news and gossip.

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Murrayfield to host Lions versus Japan Test match next June

21 October 2020 David Barnes 4

First ever match between the famous touring side and Japan will be played ahead of the 2021 tour of South Africa …

Jamie Ritchie
Edinburgh Rugby

Jamie Ritchie gets ready to resume his rapid rise

4 August 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

SOME outstanding international performances over the past year or so have taken Jamie Ritchie from the fringes of the Scotland squad to one of Gregor Townsend’s key performers – so much so that in recent …

Lions winger Tommy Bowe tries to escape Bryan Habana and Bakkies Botha during the 2009 Test series. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
International

Lions tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled

15 July 2020 David Barnes 5

Warren Gatland will lead the famous British and Irish touring team for the third time as they look to secure a first series win against the Springboks since 1997 …

Nick Haining
Edinburgh Rugby

Ireland v Scotland: Nick Haining on verge of realising a once-implausible dream

29 January 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Ireland v Scotland: Nick Haining on verge of realising a once-implausible dream

IT may sound incongruous to talk of a 29-year-old’s rapid rise to the international ranks, but it is certainly accurate in the case of Nick Haining. Although the Australian-born No 8 may have grown up …

Tommy Seymour
Glasgow Warriors

Tommy Seymour retires from international rugby

11 December 2019 Stuart Bathgate 4

Glasgow winger announces decision a week after Edinburgh’s John Barclay calls time on Scotland career …

Tommy Bowe is tackled by Bryan Habana during the second Test of the 2009 tour. Image: David Gibson - Fotosport
International

Match dates for 2021 Lions tour to South Africa announced

4 December 2019 David Barnes 1

Warren Gartland’s squad will play eight matches, including three Tests, between the 3rd July and 7th August …

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Tom Smith reveals he is fighting a battle against advanced cancer

21 November 2019 David Barnes 4

‘I’ve faced some tough opponents, and the least you can do is fight. So let’s fight.’ …

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Warren Gatland to coach Chiefs in New Zealand before and after Lions tour

28 June 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Warren Gatland to coach Chiefs in New Zealand before and after Lions tour

Four year deal with Super Rugby franchise includes a 12-month break from August 2020 to focus on 2021 Lions tour to South Africa …

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Big in Japan: Darcy Graham has Lions ambitions – but World Cup comes first

19 June 2019 David Barnes 3

Winger has been encouraged to believe that he can make the 2021 Lions tour, but World Cup remains his priority …

International

Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 trip to South Africa

12 June 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Warren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 trip to South Africa

New Zealander will match Sir Ian McGeechan’s record by taking charge of his third tour …

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