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New Zealand's Beauden Barrett is closed down by Scotland pair Matt Fagerson and Sione Tuipulotu. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Autumn Test Series: Takeaways from this weekend’s action (12th & 13th November)

15 November 2022 Iain Morrison 23

Iain Morrison gives his take on a weekend which saw Italy claim Australia’s scalp, France and South Africa tear it up, and another Scottish hard luck story …

Jordan Venter - in action here for Watsonians Super6 side - left Edinburgh to join Bath. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: December 2021

30 December 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: December 2021

Colin Renton provides his monthly round-up of some of rugby stories from around the world which may have passed you by …

Charles Ollivon has tested positive for Covid. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

France v Scotland: five more French players test positive for Covid

22 February 2021 David Barnes 9

Total number of diagnosed cases in playing squad is now 10, throwing into further doubt Sunday’s match at the Stade de France …

Antoine Dupont in action against Scotland during a warm-up match at Murrayfield for the 2019 World Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Antoine Dupont to miss Scotland clash as France announce two more positive Covid tests

21 February 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Antoine Dupont to miss Scotland clash as France announce two more positive Covid tests

Arthur Vincent and Julien Marchand have now also tested positive, taking the total within the playing squad to five …

Mohamed Haouas is one of three French players who have tested positive for Covid. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Two more French players return positive Covid tests

20 February 2021 David Barnes 1

Tight-head prop Mohamed Haouas and wing Gabin Villière join scrum-half Antoine Dupont in isolation …

Antoine Dupont has tested positive too Covid. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

French Covid crisis deepens as Antoine Dupont tests positive

19 February 2021 David Barnes 2

Next Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland is under threat …

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International

France v Scotland: All you need to know about about this weekend’s 6N round three clash

23 February 2019 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on France v Scotland: All you need to know about about this weekend’s 6N round three clash

Gregor Townsend’s boys head to Paris to take on a French team in turmoil, but does that make them more dangerous? …

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Features

France v Scotland: Underestimate Les Bleus at your peril, warns Townsend

22 February 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on France v Scotland: Underestimate Les Bleus at your peril, warns Townsend

Both teams have made big changes to their line-up for very different reasons …

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