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Helen Nelson on the ball for Scotland against England. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON

Scotland Women draw positives from heavy defeat to England

10 February 2020 David Barnes Comments Off

Head coach Philip Doyle says he is disappointed but not despondent after 53 point defeat at snowy Murrayfield …

England stand-off George Ford jumps with delight after Ellis Genge's decisive try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland v England: 5 key moments which led to the Calcutta Cup heading south

9 February 2020 Colin Renton 5

Rugby, especially on a day like Saturday, is a game of inches, and on this occasion England did enough to get their hands on the Calcutta Cup for the first time in three years …

England replacement prop Ellis Genge crashes through the tackles of Jonny Gray and Allan Dell to score a decisive try. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON

Scotland v England: Scotland player ratings

8 February 2020 David Barnes 2

A tough afternoon for Gregor Townsend’s side on a stormy afternoon at Murrayfield against a powerful English outfit …

Eddie Jones makes his way from the team bus to the changing rooms ahead of this evening's Calcutta Cup clash. Image: Craig Watson

Scotland v England: Eddie Jones unhappy after member of management team hit by bottle

8 February 2020 David Barnes 7

Outspoken Australian also blasts home support for booing kicker Owen Farrell during tense Calcutta Cup clash …

Connor Doherty dives in for the match winning try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Scotland U20s v England U20s: late heartbreak for hosts

7 February 2020 David Barnes Comments Off

Sean Lineen’s side have to make do with a losing bonus-point after a controversial late try sealed the win for visitors …

Gregor Townsend continues to keep his cards close to his chest over the Finn Russell. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON

Scotland v England: forget about Storm Ciara, it is Storm Russell that needs to be addressed

6 February 2020 David Barnes 11

Head coach Gregor Townsend wants to focus on the players currently in the squad, but he won’t get any peace until he addresses the elephant in the room …

Magnus Bradbury has recovered from a.thigh strain. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson

Scotland v England: Magnus Bradbury returns in only change to starting XV

6 February 2020 David Barnes 3

No 8 is over a thigh strain to replace Nick Haining for Calcutta Cup clash, while Simon Berghan recovers from illness to join the bench …

Iwan Tukalo is the driving force behind the Hearts & Balls charity dinner on the 8th May which will bring together the 1984 and 1990 Grand Slam teams for the first time. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON

Scotland v England: Iwan Tukalo recalls the spirit of 1990

5 February 2020 David Barnes Comments Off

Grand Slam winger is organising a reunion dinner to bring together the 1984 and 1990 Scottish Grand Slam squads for the first time …

Scotland v England: Rory Sutherland revels in return to top form

5 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

After a tough couple of seasons, loose-head prop demonstrated against Ireland that he’s got what it takes to compete on the international stage …

New new defence coach Steve Tandy has been impressed with the attitude of the Scotland squad.

Scotland v England: Townsend and Russell in dialogue, says Steve Tandy

3 February 2020 David Barnes 8

New defence coach confirms that missing playmaker will not feature against England on Saturday, and insists that this sort of fall-out is not unique to Scotland …