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Scotland's Chloe Rollie runs through to score a second half try during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match against Wales.

Scotland Women battle hard but ultimately come up short against Wales

Glasgow Warriors wing Cole Forbes runs through to score a second half try in the 73-33 win over the Dragons in the Challenge Cup last 16. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Franco Smith demands more after Glasgow Warriors' record-breaking win

Warriors' Johnny Matthews on his way to his second try of five against Dragons. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Matthews in five-try spree as Glasgow Warriors break records to reach last eight

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn takes a high ball in the Heineken Champions Cup tie at Leicester Tigers. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leicester-Edinburgh reaction: Blair on aerial battle as Wigglesworth has a dig

Leicester Tigers' stand-off Handre Pollard eyes up a tackle on Edinburgh's Emiliano Boffelli as the Scottish outfit crashed out of the Heineken Cup.

Edinburgh's season is damp squib as Wiese's inspired try gives Leicester victory

Richie Gray is back in the Glasgow Warriors team after recovering from a rib injury. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

All change for Glasgow Warriors as Smith seeks 'winning brand'

Ross Thompson injured his foot in training. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland international stand-off to go under knife for third time

Stuart Hogg will call time on his Scotland career after the World Cup.

Scotland have an awful lot to be grateful for as Hogg looks to bow out on a high

Pierre Schoeman is back in the Edinburgh team. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Time for Edinburgh to front up as Blair picks 15 caps for Leicester

Steve Diamond is working with Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst'. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond hopes fight in training means Edinburgh can shed 'too nice' tag

Grant Gilchrist was sent off for Scotland against France in Paris.

Gilchrist opens up on Scotland red card - 'I just got the timing wrong'

Cameron Henderson was part of Scotland's squad for the recent Six Nations.

Henderson excited to be part of Tigers 'special future' as lock signs new deal

Scotland's Stuart Hogg, who has announced he will be retiring from rugby after this year's World Cup.

Hogg 'is once-in-a-generation talent' as Blair leads tributes

Stuart Hogg recently won his 100th cap for Scotland.

Hogg's retirement will leave huge -but he may not be only one waving goodbye

Scotland's Stuart Hogg recently reached the 100-cap mark earlier this month.

Scotland centurion Hogg explains retirement decision at end of World Cup

Blair Kinghorn's dejected look sums it up for Edinburgh.

Blair: Edinburgh will throw everything they can at Leicester Tigers

Munster's Paddy Patterson tackles Cole Forbes of Glasgow.

Glasgow Warriors warned: You have achieved nothing yet

Munster's Jack Crowley, Jack O'Donoghue and Diarmuid Barron tackle Sione Vailanu of Glasgow.

Smith's 'special Warriors feeling' after momentous Munster win

England's Marlie Packer scores a try during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match at Kingston Park against Scotland.

Scotland trounced by England as World No 1 team flex their muscles

Edinburgh's WP Nel and Boan Venter look dejected after the game in Connacht.

Edinburgh left to lament familiar failings as season now rests on Europe

Duhan van der Merwe scored three of the best tries of the Six Nations but was also accountable for three tries conceded by Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Six Nations: Scotland were sublime in attack but Ireland showed defence wins

Jamie Dobie has been moved from scrum-half to the wing for Glasgow's trip to Munster. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow coach explains Jamie Dobie switch and no rest for Fagerson brothers

Darcy Graham trains with Edinburgh ahead of his first appearance since injuring his knee in early December. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Darcy Graham return energises Edinburgh ahead of trip to Connacht

Louise McMillan (left) believes Scotland can go toe-to-toe with England on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland face 'mammoth' task v England - but pro contracts making a difference

Auckland Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has reportedly held talks with the SRU over replacing Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach after the World Cup. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Leon MacDonald coy over Scotland link amid reports of SRU talks

Jamie Dobie during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jamie Dobie aiming to keep returning Scotland stars out of Glasgow side

Dave Cherry was back in Edinburgh training this week after a frustrating Six Nations with Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dave Cherry on a ‘mentally challenging’ Six Nations and changes at Edinburgh

Scotland debutant Francesca McGhie in action for Watsonians.

Scotland team to play England in Women's Six Nations opener named

Chris Dean (pictured) and Ben Muncaster have both signed contract extensions with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh duo Chris Dean and Ben Muncaster both sign two-year extensions

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Townsend: Scotland must learn from Ireland and Italy to address age-grade issues

Scotland's Luke Crosbie in action during the Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Luke Crosbie on two Six Nations wins, being dropped and returning to Edinburgh

Stafford McDowall during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Stafford McDowall ‘massively pleased’ to remain part of Glasgow leadership group

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.

Former Scotland coach on panel as Freddie Steward red card overturned

Steve Diamond has joined Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst' and will work alongside head coach Mike Blair. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

New dawn at Edinburgh: Diamond's role explained by Blair, Gilchrist at 'school'

Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.

Scottish Rugby told how to bridge gap with Ireland - '10 years down that road'

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.

Scotland Women enlist mental skills coach Walsh and zone in on preparation

Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Smith says ambitious Glasgow Warriors have sights set on two cup finals

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Scotland players celebrate lifting the Doddie Weir Cup after victory over Wales at Murrayfield on matchday two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland snubbed for Six Nations player award - who could have made shortlist?

Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Six Nations verdict: Townsend on Kinghorn’s future and need for more accuracy

Scotland's Luke McConnell walks through the Italian guard of honour after the 17-40 defeat at Scotstoun in the Under-20 Six Nations. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Under-20s suffer second half collapse in crushing defeat to Italy

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland target third in what could be Townsend’s final Six Nations fling

Chris Harris of Scotland touches down for the third try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico on March 12, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

This is a great chance for Scotland to prove they are third force

Scotland Under-20s are looking to bounce back under Kenny Murray.

Scotland Under-20s desperate to restore some pride in final Six Nations match

Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland back Blair Kinghorn at stand-off despite his lack of time at 10

Mosese Tuipulotu has spoken to Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors interested in player of ‘real potential’

Blair Kinghorn has been picked as stand-off for Scotland against Italy.

Four changes to Scotland team for Italy clash as big call made on Kinghorn

Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Opportunity knocks for Ollie Smith and Blair Kinghorn in absence of big two

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

Mosese Tuipulotu has been named on the bench for the Waratahs' Super Rugby match against Hurricanes. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu on Scottish Rugby radar with reports of lucrative offer

Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?

Scotland team to play Italy: Townsend must tread a fine line

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Ben Healy has made a favourable impression since joining the Scotland squad. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland v Italy ‘not about development’ but Healy set to be part of freshen-up

Richie Gray with Dr James Robson, Scottish Rugby’s chief medical officer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland to test Gray’s fitness ahead of Italy and give update on Russell

Richie Gray's outstanding form for Glasgow Warriors this season has won him a Scotland recall. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Gray signs new Glasgow deal and explains impact Smith has made on him

Scott Cummings is tackled by three Irish player during Scotland's defeat in the Six Nations clash.

Cummings revels in Scotland return despite Glasgow Warriors comments

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.

Scotland wary of 'dangerous' Italy as Townsend looks to restore calmness to team

Munster's Ben Healy could make his Scotland debut in the final Six Nations match against Italy.

Healy set for Scotland debut against Italy after Russell is ruled out by injury

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