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All the latest news and action from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup campaign in France 2023. The Offside Line will be on the touchline every step of the way, bringing insight from the camp.

Ali Price celebrates his try against Romania in last Saturday night's World Cup pool match with George Horne, his rival for the Scotland No 9 jersey. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: Ali Price on the power of positive thinking

3 October 2023 David Barnes 0

“It’s very easy to say: ‘Right, I’m not going to help anyone. I’ll turn up for training, but I won’t give my all. I won’t practice my extras’.”
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Scotland assistant arch Pete Horne. Image: Craig Watson.
International

RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: Pete Horne dismisses match-fixing concerns

3 October 2023 David Barnes 0

“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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RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: 10 questions for Finn Russell

2 October 2023 David Barnes 7

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

Darcy Graham's four tries against Romania took his Scotland total to 24. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: Darcy Graham closes in on try-scoring record

2 October 2023 David Barnes 15

Three of Scotland four leading try-scorers of all time come from Hawick …

Hamish Watson opened the scoring for Scotland against Romania in Lille on Saturday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: Hamish Watson makes his case for selection

1 October 2023 David Barnes 9

31-year-old is not prepared to let Rory Darge take ownership of the No 7 jersey without a fight …

Hamish Watson celebrates scoring Scotland's opening try versus Tonga. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: Scotland v Romania: Scotland player ratings

1 October 2023 David Barnes 10

Head coach Gregor Townsend left with some new selection headaches …

Defence was key as Watsonians picked up a win over Southern Knights at the Greenyards. Image: Craig Murray
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Super Series: Watsonians grind out win over Southern Knights

1 October 2023 Alan Lorimer 0

Beaten head coach Alan Tait believes this was his team’s best performance so far during his tenure …

Romania’s Robert Irimescu was yellow-carder for his high hit on Ben Healy. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

RWC23: Scotland v Romania reaction: Townsend takes the positives out of easy win

1 October 2023 David Barnes 9

“I’m really pleased with the level of competition, the depth we have and the individual performances tonight that means whoever goes out next week we can be confident of their ability to get the job done” …

Darcy Graham scored four tries for Scotland against Romania. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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RWC23: Scotland v Romania: big win tees up D-day in Paris next Saturday

30 September 2023 David Barnes 26

Gregor Townsend’s side fall just short of 28 year World Cup biggest win record …

Scotland played two of their 2007 World Cup pool matches, including their win over Romania when Allister Hogg scored a hat-trick, back at Murrayfield. Image: Scottish Rugby
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RWC23: Allister Hogg recalls the day he was a hat-trick hero versus Romania

30 September 2023 Gavin Harper 0

Frank Hadden’s side preogressed to quarter-finals despite heavy defeat by New Zealand …

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