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Josh McKay scored the fifth of Glasgow Warriors' five tries against the Bulls last Saturday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Nigel Carolan insists Glasgow are in a good place despite injury concerns

26 September 2023 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Nigel Carolan insists Glasgow are in a good place despite injury concerns

TWELVE members of the Glasgow squad will miss out on Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Zebre because of injury, the club have announced. With another 16 currently absent on Rugby World Cup duty, selection options have …

37-year-old WP Nel is in the best shape he has been in for a decade, says Scotland coach Gregor Townsend. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

RWC23: WP Nel’s Indian summer gives Gregor Townsend cause for comfort

6 August 2023 David Barnes 14

Captain Jamie Ritchie on track to return from hamstring injury for France re-match in St Etienne …

Gregor Townsend has made his team selection for Scotland's first World Cup warm-up match against Italy on Saturday. Image: Craig Watson
International

Scotland v Italy: 10 talking points from Gregor Townsend’s team announcement

26 July 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland v Italy: 10 talking points from Gregor Townsend’s team announcement

Ollie Smith has chance to lay down a marker in contest against Blair Kinghorn for No 15 jersey …

Jack Dempsey. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Leinster v Glasgow: several Scotland stars return for Warriors

25 November 2022 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Leinster v Glasgow: several Scotland stars return for Warriors

But other key players are rested after playing throughout the Autumn Nations Series …

Murphy Walker made his Scotland debut against Fiji a fortnight ago. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Scotland v Argentina: Townsend looks to novices on bench for impact

17 November 2022 David Barnes 13

Murphy Walker, Glen Young, Andy Christie and Cam Redpath will relish opportunity to improve Scotland’s fortunes during final quarter …

Scotland winger Darcy Graham was official man-of-the-match versus Fiji. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Fiji: Scotland player ratings

6 November 2022 The Offside Line Team 23

A frustrating match for Gregor Townsend’s side …

Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland’s Autumn Test squad: Finn Russell omitted, Jamie Ritchie captain and Jack Dempsey called up

19 October 2022 David Barnes 78

Dempsey is one of three uncapped players in squad alongside his Glasgow Warriors team-mates Stafford McDowall and Murphy Walker …

Hooker Angus Fraser scored Stirling Wolves in a man-of-the-match performance. Image: Steve Langmead
Ayrshire Bulls

Super6 round eight: TOL team of the week

4 October 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Super6 round eight: TOL team of the week

Four Stirling Wolves players make the cut after they pick up their first win of this Super6 Championship campaign …

Boroughmuir Bears host Stirling Wolves at Meggetland this Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Super6 preview: Duncan Weir added to Stirling Wolves line-up for Boroughmuir Bears clash

29 September 2022 David Barnes 1

Bridgehaugh men head to Meggetland hunting their first win of the season …

Gregor Townsend named a 40man Scotland tour squad earlier this [Wednesday] afternoon. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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10 takeaways from Scotland’s summer tour squad announcement

8 June 2022 David Barnes 12

Gregor Townsend discusses the decision to leave Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell as well as trip coming too early for Fin Smith …

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