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Murphy Walker played 76 minutes in his first Glasgow Warriors start against Edinburgh last Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Murphy Walker focussed on making up for lost time with Glasgow Warriors

24 March 2022 David Barnes 4

Prop who can play on both sides of the front-row has been touted as a potential bolter for Scotland’s summer tour to Argentina …

Ewan Ashman and Josh Bayliss both enjoyed successful Scotland debuts off the bench against Australia, but there are no guarantees about retaining their places in the match-day squad for this coming Saturday's match against South Africa. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v South Africa: positive prognosis for George Turner could create selection headache

8 November 2021 David Barnes 8

Rib injury is not as severe as first feared so he could still compete against Ewan Ashman, Stuart McInally and Dave Cherry for the No 2 jersey …

Glenn Bryce in action for the LA Giltinis
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What’s eating Glenn Bryce?

8 April 2021 Iain Morrison 8

Full-back swapped Scotstoun for LA during lockdown and is living the dream playing for the Giltinis, but the end of his time in Scotland still rankles …

Stuart Hogg says Scotland will be ready for a Welsh onslaught this weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales: ‘We need to be ready for an onslaught,’ says Stuart Hogg

12 February 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland v Wales: ‘We need to be ready for an onslaught,’ says Stuart Hogg

First 20 minutes will be key in clash between two sides looking to build on opening weekend victories …

Gregor Townsend says Scotland can look forward to the start of the Six Nations in February with some confidence. Image: Craig Watson
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Ireland v Scotland reaction: Gregor Townsend rues indiscipline

5 December 2020 David Barnes 15

Promising start disappears under Irish avalanche facilitated by astronomical penalty count …

Scotland prop Zander Fagerson carries the ball against Georgia. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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10 things we learned from the weekend

26 October 2020 The Offside Line Team 1

A comfortable win and an impressive draw for the national sides, demoralising losses for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors …

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Scotland v Georgia: coach and captain preach patience ahead of first autumn outing

22 October 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

SCOTLAND should beat Georgia tonight with something to spare. They won both legs of last year’s double-header in relative comfort, and nothing suggests there has since been any significant shift in the balance of power. …

Rob Hunter has been forwards coach with Exeter Chiefs since 2013. Image courtesy: Exeter Chiefs Twitter
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Rob Hunter: the unsung Scot behind Exeter Chiefs’ pack dominance

15 October 2020 Iain Morrison 2

Former London Scottish and Scotland A back-five forward joined the Sandy Park outfit in 2013 …

Kelly Brown has returned to Glasgow Warriors as an assistant coach, having established himself as a fan's favourite during three seasons playing for the club between 2007 and 2010. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Kelly Brown returns to Glasgow Warriors – John Dalziel takes on Scotland role

3 August 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Kelly Brown returns to Glasgow Warriors – John Dalziel takes on Scotland role

Petrus Du Plessis also leaves the club to take on a new coaching appointment …

John Dalziel says five or six Scotland squad members will be released for this Friday's match. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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John Dalziel bullish about Glasgow Warriors’ prospects in Dublin

25 February 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on John Dalziel bullish about Glasgow Warriors’ prospects in Dublin

Forwards coach believes that his side have the ability in both attack and defence to end Leinster’s 18 match winning streak …

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