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Finn Russell
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Finn Russell Q & A: “Gregor and I get on better than we ever have done before”

12 February 2023 Stuart Bathgate 13

The Scotland stand-off reveals how he and the head coach managed to “get back on the same page” after a rocky spell in their relationship …

Zander Fagerson
Features

Zander Fagerson “in shape of his life”, says John Dalziel

31 January 2023 Stuart Bathgate 3

National assistant coach also gives very positive updates on Stuart Hogg, Duhan van der Merwe and Hamish Watson …

Gregor Townsend Finn Russell
International

“One of the most skilful players ever”: Townsend heaps praise on Russell

23 January 2023 Stuart Bathgate 22

Jamie Hodgson called up to training squad as cover for Jonny Gray …

Rory Sutherland
Edinburgh Rugby

England v Scotland: Rory Sutherland gets ready to resume his irresistible rise

1 February 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on England v Scotland: Rory Sutherland gets ready to resume his irresistible rise

Edinburgh prop is confident that he and national team can build on progress made in 2020 …

Jamie Ritchie
Edinburgh Rugby

Jamie Ritchie a doubt for start of Six Nations after missing Edinburgh match

22 January 2021 Stuart Bathgate 3

But Rory Sutherland, also out of team to play Zebre, should be fit for Twickenham trip …

Chloe Rollie
International

Six Nations announce outstanding fixtures in both Championships

5 August 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Six Nations announce outstanding fixtures in both Championships

Scotland women will play twice in October then visit Italy in December …

Scotland v Wales
International

World Rugby confirms Six Nations will be completed in October

30 July 2020 Stuart Bathgate 1

WORLD Rugby has approved plans to complete the 2020 Six Nations Championship in October, and to have an expanded Autumn International series. It has yet to announce officially that there will be an eight-nations tournament …

Darcy Graham
Edinburgh Rugby

Darcy Graham out for rest of Six Nations, Richard Cockerill reveals

25 February 2020 Stuart Bathgate 7

DARCY Graham now appears certain to miss the remainder of this year’s Six Nations Championship after aggravating a knee injury while training with Scotland. The winger’s club coach Richard Cockerill, who had hoped to have …

Nick Haining
Edinburgh Rugby

Ireland v Scotland: Nick Haining on verge of realising a once-implausible dream

29 January 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Ireland v Scotland: Nick Haining on verge of realising a once-implausible dream

IT may sound incongruous to talk of a 29-year-old’s rapid rise to the international ranks, but it is certainly accurate in the case of Nick Haining. Although the Australian-born No 8 may have grown up …

Grant Gilchrist
International

Six Nations: Grant Gilchrist argues case for the defence

24 January 2020 Stuart Bathgate 4

Scotland lock is convinced new assistant coach Steve Tandy has already made an impact …

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