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Finn Russell

Stuart Hogg recently won his 100th cap for Scotland.

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

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)
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

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

Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who's maddening and in the next moment marvellous? Scotland of course

Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7
Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7

How the Scotland players rated - two stand-out players in victory over Italy

Chris Cusiter played for Scotland in a tough era. Here as captain he trudges off the field after a 2010 defeat to France.
Chris Cusiter played for Scotland in a tough era. Here as captain he trudges off the field after a 2010 defeat to France.

Saturday Interview: Chris Cusiter on Italy '07 and life in California

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)
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

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

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

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

Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called into the Scotland squad.
Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called into the Scotland squad.

Scotland duo Russell and Hogg out of Italy match as Savala called into squad

James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland trio are injury concerns as Townsend appraises Ireland match

Stuart Hogg's 100th Scotland cap will add an extra emotional edge to Sunday's match with Ireland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Stuart Hogg's 100th Scotland cap will add an extra emotional edge to Sunday's match with Ireland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend challenges Scotland to beat ‘the best Ireland side we’ve faced’

Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.
Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.

Barring a stinker against Ireland, Finn Russell is surely the 6N's top player

Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell (C) runs with the ball chased by France's hooker Julien Marchand (L) during the Six Nations clash in Paris.
Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell (C) runs with the ball chased by France's hooker Julien Marchand (L) during the Six Nations clash in Paris.

Scotland team a joy to watch and it feels like there’s still more to come

Scotland centre Huw Jones grapples for the ball with France's Gael Fickou during the Six Nations defeat in Paris. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland centre Huw Jones grapples for the ball with France's Gael Fickou during the Six Nations defeat in Paris. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Huw Jones on winning Scotland place back and why playing with Finn is a 'dream'

A real threat in the loose for Scotland, with a couple of bullocking runs. 7/10
A real threat in the loose for Scotland, with a couple of bullocking runs. 7/10

How the Scotland players rated in Six Nations defeat to France in Paris

Scotland's centre Huw Jones scores a try as France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont attempts to tackle during the Six Nations match in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland's centre Huw Jones scores a try as France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont attempts to tackle during the Six Nations match in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland suffer first Six Nations defeat in France after early red cards

Richie Gray during his time at Toulouse. He helped them win the 2019 Top 14 final at the Stade de France. (Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock)
Richie Gray during his time at Toulouse. He helped them win the 2019 Top 14 final at the Stade de France. (Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Richie Gray on his Scotland renaissance and revelling in former glories in Paris

Sione Tuipulotu is flanked by Finn Russell during Scotland's win over England in the 2023 Six Nations opener at Twickenham. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Sione Tuipulotu is flanked by Finn Russell during Scotland's win over England in the 2023 Six Nations opener at Twickenham. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu on bonding with Finn Russell on the Scotland naughty step

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell: We’ve got maximum points and we’ve not played to our potential yet

Scotland's Finn Russell offloads the ball for a Kyle Steyn try as Huw Jones watches on during the 35-7 win over Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland's Finn Russell offloads the ball for a Kyle Steyn try as Huw Jones watches on during the 35-7 win over Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Finn Russell is puppet-master but Scotland backs are among all-time greats

Finn Russell (left) and Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at the Oriam. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Finn Russell (left) and Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at the Oriam. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Blair Kinghorn comfortable taking a back seat to ‘world-class’ Finn Russell

Finn Russell with partner Emma Canning and son Charlie. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell with partner Emma Canning and son Charlie. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on fatherhood, maturity and inspiring Scotland

Finn Russell's brilliant offload created Kyle Steyn's first try in the win over Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Finn Russell's brilliant offload created Kyle Steyn's first try in the win over Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Russell: relationship with Townsend ‘better than ever’ but could ’fall apart’

Man of the match Finn Russell celebrates Scotland's victory over Wales and a hat-trick of dazzling set-ups
Man of the match Finn Russell celebrates Scotland's victory over Wales and a hat-trick of dazzling set-ups

No worldies from VDM this time - but still a dazzling Scottish victory

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend congratulates double try scorer Kyle Steyn after the Six Nations win over Wales.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend congratulates double try scorer Kyle Steyn after the Six Nations win over Wales.

Townsend rates win, Russell and imagines Doddie with a victory

An inspired Finn Russell offloads to Kyle Steyn for the Scotland winger to score his second try of the match.
An inspired Finn Russell offloads to Kyle Steyn for the Scotland winger to score his second try of the match.

Scotland storm past Wales to make it two wins out of two in 2023 Six Nations

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe scored two tries in the 29-23 win over England.
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe scored two tries in the 29-23 win over England.

Scotland stat from famous win over England that shows masterclass in efficiency

Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland celebrates after scoring the second try during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham.
Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland celebrates after scoring the second try during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham.

Scotland record stunning win over England in perfect start to Six Nations

England head coach Steve Borthwick could not hide his disappointment at the defeat by Scotland.
England head coach Steve Borthwick could not hide his disappointment at the defeat by Scotland.

Borthwick: England threw away great chance to wrestle Calcutta Cup back

Finn Russell holds the keys to Scotland opening up the England defence at Twickenham.
Finn Russell holds the keys to Scotland opening up the England defence at Twickenham.

If magician Russell is able to take command then we will win

Finn Russell played for Racing92 in their Top 14 match against La Rochelle on Saturday night.
Finn Russell played for Racing92 in their Top 14 match against La Rochelle on Saturday night.

Russell opens up on Townsend, nights out, alcohol and how fatherhood changed him

Cam Redpath scores for Scotland against Argentina. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Images
Cam Redpath scores for Scotland against Argentina. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Images

Redpath let McConnochie make up his own mind but he did mention the Finn factor

Finn Russell was outstanding in Scotland's win over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell was outstanding in Scotland's win over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's Russell entering his prime says Townsend ahead of Six Nations

Glasgow Warriors drew with Bath to guarantee a home tie in the Challenge Cup round of 16. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Glasgow Warriors drew with Bath to guarantee a home tie in the Challenge Cup round of 16. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell incentive as Glasgow Warriors learn Challenge Cup last 16 opponents

Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings was injured playing for Gloucester against Leicester Tigers on Christmas Eve. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings was injured playing for Gloucester against Leicester Tigers on Christmas Eve. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Adam Hastings set to miss Six Nations as Scotland injury plague continues

Scotland duo Finn Russell (left) and Cameron Redpath will team up at Bath next season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland duo Finn Russell (left) and Cameron Redpath will team up at Bath next season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland centre to team up with Finn Russell at Bath after contract extension

Finn Russell speaks with Chris Paterson during a Scotland training session. (Picture: SNS Group / Bruce White)
Finn Russell speaks with Chris Paterson during a Scotland training session. (Picture: SNS Group / Bruce White)

‘Brilliantly astute’ Finn Russell will relish challenge of igniting Bath

Finn Russell, currently at Racing 92, will join Bath after the 2023 World Cup.
Finn Russell, currently at Racing 92, will join Bath after the 2023 World Cup.

Russell signs for Bath - 'I'm ready for a new challenge'

Finn Russell played for Racing 92 in their defeat by Harlequins on Sunday despite intense speculation about his future.
Finn Russell played for Racing 92 in their defeat by Harlequins on Sunday despite intense speculation about his future.

Russell breaks silence on potential Bath move after Racing 92 defeat

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has agreed to join Bath, according to English media reports.
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has agreed to join Bath, according to English media reports.

Russell 'signs for Bath' and will be one of highest-paid in league

Scotland's Huw Jones (left) and Chris Harris.
Scotland's Huw Jones (left) and Chris Harris.

Scotland's Huw Jones conundrum and why Chris Harris has the edge at 13

Finn Russell is in his fifth season with Racing 92. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Finn Russell is in his fifth season with Racing 92. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Finn Russell to Bath back on as talks with Racing 92 break down - report

Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham trains at the DAM Health Stadium ahead of the Munster match. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham trains at the DAM Health Stadium ahead of the Munster match. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Kinghorn is brimming with confidence after Scotland frustrations

Racing92 and Scotland stand-off Finn Russell became a father on Friday afternoon.
Racing92 and Scotland stand-off Finn Russell became a father on Friday afternoon.

Russell kicks seven points for Racing92 two days after arrival of first child

Scotland's Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick against Argentina. Picture: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
Scotland's Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick against Argentina. Picture: Craig Williamson - SNS Group

Dazzling Darcy, flying Finn, comeback kids and losing leads - Scotland's autumn

Finn Russell hands over his man of the match medal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Finn Russell hands over his man of the match medal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Revitalised Finn Russell has gone from exile to extraordinary for Scotland

Sione Tuipulotu seems to have work to do but he took his man over the line with him for Scotland's opening try.
Sione Tuipulotu seems to have work to do but he took his man over the line with him for Scotland's opening try.

Breathless, bonkers, biff-bang entertainment as Scotland keep going to the end

Darcy Graham scores his first try of the match as Scotland overpowered Argentina at BT Murrayfield.
Darcy Graham scores his first try of the match as Scotland overpowered Argentina at BT Murrayfield.

Scotland end Autumn Tests on high with crushing win over angry Argentina

Finn Russell's ability to offload under pressure was key to Scotland's win over Argentina. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Finn Russell's ability to offload under pressure was key to Scotland's win over Argentina. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hard to dislodge Finn Russell from the No 10 jersey now, admits Gregor Townsend

Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on ‘biggest honour’, Argentine physicality and possible Paris dash

Scotland's Richie Gray, centre, has been cited for an incident in the New Zealand game. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland's Richie Gray, centre, has been cited for an incident in the New Zealand game. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Richie Gray hearing, Finn Russell uncertainty - how Scots shaping up for Pumas

Mark Telea scored two tries for New Zealand against Scotland.
Mark Telea scored two tries for New Zealand against Scotland.

Scotland's long wait for New Zealand victory goes on as All Blacks roar back

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