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Scotland will take on Wales in Cardiff on the opening weekend of the 2024 Six Nations. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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2024 Six Nations schedule announced

28 February 2023 David Barnes 0

Scots kick-off campaign with away match against Wales on Saturday 4th February …

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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 …

Duhan van der Merwe came onto a game after a tricky first half for Scotland versus Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales: Scotland player ratings

12 February 2023 The Offside Line Team 37

An imperfect 10 for Finn Russell, who made mistakes but dominated this rugby match with technical brilliance and some good old-fashioned Scottish swagger …

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie with the Doddie Weir Cup. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales reaction: ‘Talk is cheap’, says victorious captain Jamie Ritchie

11 February 2023 David Barnes 4

Flanker says his team won’t get carried away by winning first two games of this year’s Six Nations …

Finn Russell ran Wales ragged in the second half of Scotland's Six Nations clash against Wales at Murrayfield. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales reaction: teamwork is key to Finn Russell’s virtuoso performance

11 February 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland v Wales reaction: teamwork is key to Finn Russell’s virtuoso performance

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised stand-off’s performance against Wales but highlighted that team-mates played a key role in the playmaker’s performance …

Scotland players celebrate Blair Kinghorn's bonus-point securing try versus Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales: Finn Russell pulls the strings as hosts rampage to record win

11 February 2023 David Barnes 40

Gregor Townsend’s side make it two from two in this year’s Six Nations …

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 …

Wales will recognise Duhan van der Merwe as a big threat but also as a potential weak link. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales preview: ‘previous performance is no guide to future returns’

10 February 2023 Iain Morrison 3

Hosts have winning momentum after last weekend’s win over England but …

Zander Fagerson is back in the Scotland team to face Wales. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Wales: one change to home side as Gatland revamps pack

9 February 2023 Stuart Bathgate 30

Zander Fagerson returns to front-row after two-month absence …

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 …

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