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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.

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.
International

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.
International

Japan v Scotland: GAME ON – with a full crowd

13 October 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Japan v Scotland: GAME ON – with a full crowd

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
International

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 …

Mark Dodson
International

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.
International

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.
International

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 …

Will Scotland captain Stuart McInally get to lead his team out against Japan on Sunday?
International

Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to find out if Japan game will go ahead

10 October 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland must wait until Sunday morning to find out if Japan game will go ahead

Super-Tyhphoon Hagibis – the most powerful storm of the year – is set to hit Yokohama this weekend throwing match into doubt …

George Horne became the first Scottish scrum-half to score a hat-trick in a Test international against Russia.
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Scotland v Russia: Scotland player ratings

9 October 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland v Russia: Scotland player ratings

Gregor Townsend’s team teed up a do-or-die clash in their final World Cup pool match against Japan by despatching Russia in emphatic style …

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Scotland assistant arch Pete Horne. Image: Craig Watson.
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“We’ve not even thought about it. We were briefed about it before this press conference, but, prior to that, I hadn’t even seen the comments.”
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Finn Russell catches up with former Scotland head coach Vern Cotter ahead of last Sunday's big win over Romania. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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2 October 2023 7

Playmaker discusses Johnny Sexton, South Africa lessons, drop-goals, Gregor Townsend and whether this is the biggest game of his career …

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