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Liam McConnell starts his third game on the bounce for Scotland Under-20s versus Georgia. Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie
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Six Nations U20 Summer Series: four Scotland changes ahead of final pool match against Georgia.

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Both teams are hunting their first wins of campaign following defeats to Italy and Wales …

Adam Ashe has been appointed defence and contact coach with Stirling County Wolves Super6 team. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Adam Ashe takes coaching role with Stirling County Wolves Super6 team

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28-year-old former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland back-row was forced to retire from playing due to neck issue …

Scotland have dropped to seventh in the world rankings. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland Men drop to eighth in world rankings

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Argentina leap ahead of Gregor Townsend’s side after Saturday’s victory …

Mark Bennett scored Scotland's opening try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Argentina v Scotland: Pumas power to victory in summer Test series opener

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Tries at start of the second half from Mark Bennett and Rory Hutchinson opened door for tourist fightback win but hosts prove too strong …

Referee Hollie Davidson continues to break new ground. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Hollie Davidson breaks more new ground, stand-offs rake in the cash in English Premiership and dogs on the pitch Down Under …

Scotland’s Josh Taylor is unable to prevent Italy's third try. Image: ©INPHO/James Crombie
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Six Nations U20 Summer Series: young Scots steamrollered by Italy

30 June 2022 David Barnes 21

Losing streak is now 12 matches and Georgia next Wednesday presents a daunting challenge …

Rory Hutchinson starts at full-back for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Argentina v Scotland: Gregor Townsend names team for first Test

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Luke Crosbie and Rory Hutchinson get their chance …

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Scotland to play World Cup warm-ups against USA and Spain

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SCOTLAND have agreed warm-up games against the United States and Spain ahead of this autumn’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Bryan Easson’s team will play the USA on Saturday 27 August then meet Spain …

Jamie Hodgson is one of five players released from Scotland's summer tour squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Five players released from Scotland’s summer tour squad

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Damien Hoyland, Matt Currie, Ben Muncaster, Jamie Hodgson and Johnny Matthews are all returning home …

Euan Cunningham will start at stand-off for Scotland Under-20s against Italy tomorrow [Thursday] night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Six Nations U20 Summer Series: seven changes for Scots ahead of Italy clash

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Kenny Murray’s side looking to bounce back after heavy defeat to Wales last Saturday …

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