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Our very own David Barnes will be in the thick of the action following Scotland’s Rugby team all the way to the World Cup in Japan.

Peter Horne commiserates Tommy Seymour after Scotland's defeat to Japan in Yokohama on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Gregor Townsend plans to lead Scotland into next Six Nations and beyond

14 October 2019 David Barnes 3

A transition period has now begun heading into the 2023 World Cup cylcle but coach cautions against pushing too hard, too soon …

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie kept fighting until the end.
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Japan v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

13 October 2019 David Barnes 3

A tough result as Scotland tumble out of the World Cup but there is cause for mild optimisim with a crop of bright youngsters coming through …

Gregor Townsend was fairly philosophical after steam's defeat to Japan.
International

Gregor Townsend vows better days lie ahead for Scotland

13 October 2019 David Barnes 5

Head coach believes his side have more to offer and will bounce back when the Six Nations kicks off in just over three months’ time …

Kenki Fukuoka of Japan celebrates his try against Scotland.
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Japan v Scotland: brilliant hosts are deserving winners

13 October 2019 David Barnes 4

There is consolation for Gregor Townsend’s side that they get to bow out of this World Cup on the pitch against an excellent side …

Scotland will take on Japan in a crucial World Cup quarter-final qualifier today after the International Stadium In Yokohama got the thumbs up at an early morning inspection.
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Japan v Scotland: GAME ON – with a full crowd

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Crucial World Cup Pool A clash wlll go ahead as scheduled after the International Stadium Yokohama survives Hurricane Hagibis …

Scottish Rugby Chief Executive Mark Dodson. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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World Rugby take a dim view of Mark Dodson’s public plea for common sense to prevail

11 October 2019 David Barnes 4

Scottish Rugby Union Chief Executive believes there is a strong legal argument to compel World Rugby to be more flexible intheir scheduling …

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Mark Dodson: ‘We’re not going to let Scotland be the collateral damage for a decision that was taken in haste’

11 October 2019 David Barnes 1

Scottish Rugby Chief Executive says he has had legal advice from a leading a QC that there is a legal case to oppose World Rugby’s stance …

Stuart McInally has been dropped to the bench for Scotland's World Cup clash against Japan.
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Japan v Scotland: Captain Stuart McInally dropped for Japan clash

11 October 2019 David Barnes 2

Tommy Seymour returns on the wing for World Cup quarter-final qualification decider in place of injured Sean Maitland …

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Sergio Parisse piles the pressure on World Cup organisers

10 October 2019 David Barnes 7

Italain rugby legend has accused World Cup tournament organisers of double-standards after being denied an international swan-song …

Gregor Townsend is looking to the heavens to do Scotland a favour this weekend.
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Japan v Scotland: Gregor Townsend bullish about game going ahead

10 October 2019 David Barnes 1

Scotland head coach believes the weather will clear by Sunday and that World Cup organisers will make sure match happens …

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Huw Jones has been given the nod ahead of Chris Harris at outside-centre for Scotland's Six Nations opener versus England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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6N: Scotland v England: Gregor Townsend throws some selection curve-balls

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Huw Jones comes in at outside-centre in place of Chris Harris for his first Scotland cap in almost two years …

Duncan Munn will co-captain Scotland Under-20s against England on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: Kenny Murray challenges Scots to fight for every inch against England

1 February 2023 3

There are 17 new caps in the away side’s match-day 23 …

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Six Nations preview: superpowers, fatal flaws and some bold predictions

1 February 2023 10

Iain Morrison reckons Ireland are the team to beat while a top half finish for Scotland will be a struggle …

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