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Simone Brisighella of Italy is tackled by Scotland's Kerr Yule. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: Scotland blown away by Italy’s third quarter blitz

19 March 2023 David Barnes 52

Head coach Kenny Murray stresses that players must have more exposure to high level rugby at a younger age …

Paddy McCarthy carries the ball for Ireland Under-20s against Scotland Under-20s. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

U20s 6N: Scotland hammered by rampant Ireland

10 March 2023 David Barnes 48

Kenny Murray’s Scotland side suffered a 12 tries to one defeat at Scotstoun Stadium which highlighted the huge gap between the two nations’ player development pathways …

Harris McLeod - scoring a try here in the opening match of this Six Nations campaign - will return from injury for Scotland under-20s against Ireland on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

U20s 6N: four changes to Scotland starting XV for Ireland clash

8 March 2023 David Barnes 12

Luke Townsend, Logan Jarvie, Geordie Gwynn and Harris McLeod selected …

Scotland Under-20s head coach Kenny Murray had a few harsh words for his team after heavy defeat to France. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

U20s 6N: Scotland brought back down to earth with a bump by France

24 February 2023 David Barnes 27

Head coach Kenny Murray labels performance as unacceptable …

Dan King and Rudi Brown celebrate Scotland's win over Wales. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: success at last as Scotland topple Wales

10 February 2023 David Barnes 19

15-match losing streak brought to an end with gritty win at Scotstoun …

Rudi Brown will once again wear the No 7 jersey for Scotland Under-20s against Wales on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: four changes for young Scots ahead of Wales visit

8 February 2023 David Barnes 7

Kenny Murray’s side are looking to build on the positives from a narrow defeat against England last weekend …

Duncan Munn will co-captain Scotland Under-20s against England on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U20s 6N: Kenny Murray challenges Scots to fight for every inch against England

1 February 2023 David Barnes 5

There are 17 new caps in the away side’s match-day 23 …

Scotland Under-20s have endured a torrid couple of years. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Opinion: changes needed if Scotland under-20s are to rise again

22 July 2022 Alan Lorimer 28

Alan Lorimer believes that a better strategy needs to be in place for Scotland under-20s …

Scotland Under-20s did well to stay positive during tough 'Summer Series' campaign in Italy. Image: ©INPHO/Ben Brady
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Opinion: success is cyclical for Scotland at Under-20s level but there is always room for improvement

13 July 2022 Alan Lorimer 17

14 successive defeats is a depressing statistic but does it mean a bleak future at this age level? Alan Lorimer considers the ramifications of this season’s results. …

Scotland Under-20s captain Rhys Tait has moved from openside flanker to No 8. Image:: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Six Nations U20 Summer Series: Scotland look to make it third time lucky versus Georgia

5 July 2022 David Barnes 3

Kenny Murray says his team is determined to finish pool stage of a high …

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