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Rugby

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

Scotland centurion Hogg explains retirement decision at end of World Cup

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS
Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament
Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris
Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium
A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Connor Eastgate (R) of Watsonians in action against Rory Jackson of Ayrshire Bulls during the FOSROC Super6 Final match between Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls last year.
Connor Eastgate (R) of Watsonians in action against Rory Jackson of Ayrshire Bulls during the FOSROC Super6 Final match between Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls last year.

Super6 to return with new name and new teams added into mix

The Six Nations returns next week
The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament
This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

On BBC Question Time on Thursday, the Private Eye editor mocked Robert Jenrick when the immigration minister defended the scheme.
On BBC Question Time on Thursday, the Private Eye editor mocked Robert Jenrick when the immigration minister defended the scheme.

Ian Hislop clashes with Robert Jenrick during BBC Question Time

Chris Paterson could beat England at Murrayfield but Scotland's record points-scorer couldn't quite manage it at Twickenham
Chris Paterson could beat England at Murrayfield but Scotland's record points-scorer couldn't quite manage it at Twickenham

Aidan Smith's Saturday Interview: Chris Paterson on his Twickenham travails

From left Jamie Ritchie, Captain of Scotland, Ken Owens, Captain of Wales, Owen Farrell, Captain of England, Antoine Dupont, Captain of France, Johnny Sexton, Captain of Ireland and Michele Lamaro, Captain of Italy pose alongside the Guinness Six Nations trophy during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Media Launch at London County Hall.
From left Jamie Ritchie, Captain of Scotland, Ken Owens, Captain of Wales, Owen Farrell, Captain of England, Antoine Dupont, Captain of France, Johnny Sexton, Captain of Ireland and Michele Lamaro, Captain of Italy pose alongside the Guinness Six Nations trophy during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Media Launch at London County Hall.

Netflix has cameras on and Scots could give Six Nations storyline for the ages

Luke Crosbie has excelled for Edinburgh and could start for Scotland against England next week.
Luke Crosbie has excelled for Edinburgh and could start for Scotland against England next week.

Crosbie: Rugby is for everyone - it's important to keep in contact with Livi

Dominic McKay, the chairman of European Professional Club Rugby, at the season launch in London. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Dominic McKay, the chairman of European Professional Club Rugby, at the season launch in London. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dominic McKay is optimistic about new global club rugby competition

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.
Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.

Weir handled transition to pro from amateur with panache and never lost humour

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?
Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

ScotRail have confirmed the latest strike dates.
ScotRail have confirmed the latest strike dates.

ScotRail confirm strike date on day of Scotland rugby match

Darcy Graham won player of the month for Edinburgh Rugby with some fine try-scoring exploits.
Darcy Graham won player of the month for Edinburgh Rugby with some fine try-scoring exploits.

Graham: Rugby for me is such a simple game - I don’t try and overcomplicate it

Dr James Robson during the launch of the Brain Health Clinic at BT Murrayfield is pictured, on April 27, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Dr James Robson during the launch of the Brain Health Clinic at BT Murrayfield is pictured, on April 27, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Robson responds to head injury study - concern, outside expertise, questions

Former Scottish Rugby player Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016
Former Scottish Rugby player Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016

Scottish study links rugby to increased risk of MND and dementia

Doddie Weir: ex-lock forward is fighting against MND, raising tens of thousands for research
Doddie Weir: ex-lock forward is fighting against MND, raising tens of thousands for research

Rugby bosses urged to cut games and training over head injuries risk

Edinburgh's Bill Mata celebrates a turnover during a BKT United Rugby Championship match against Dragons at the DAM Health Stadium.
Edinburgh's Bill Mata celebrates a turnover during a BKT United Rugby Championship match against Dragons at the DAM Health Stadium.

I reflect on rugby's move to professional and in hindsight, it was a mistake

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour
Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Franco Smith during his unveiling as the new head coach of Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Franco Smith during his unveiling as the new head coach of Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith: 'Rugby is a sport that will be played in heaven'

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 17: Scotland’s Siobhan Cattigan during the anthems before the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 17, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 17: Scotland’s Siobhan Cattigan during the anthems before the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 17, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

SRU release further statement after harrowing interview with Cattigan family

Lee Jones will be competing in his fourth Commonwealth Games for Scotland. Photo: © Craig Watson/Team Scotland
Lee Jones will be competing in his fourth Commonwealth Games for Scotland. Photo: © Craig Watson/Team Scotland

Lee Jones targets Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland in rugby sevens

Scotland's Hamish Watson receives the player of the match trophy. (Photo by Pablo Gasparini / AFP)
Scotland's Hamish Watson receives the player of the match trophy. (Photo by Pablo Gasparini / AFP)

Scotland debrief: Watson and Darge, Townsend comments, conundrums

Contracts will be awarded to a minimum of 30 Scotland players. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Contracts will be awarded to a minimum of 30 Scotland players. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Contracts for 30 Scotland Women and two new semi-pro teams to be launched

Edinburgh winger Ramiro Moyano will leave the club at the end of the season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Edinburgh winger Ramiro Moyano will leave the club at the end of the season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby: Seven to leave club at end of the season

Glasgow's Oli Kebble (no 1) was sent off against Edinburgh during last season's Rainbow Cup match at Scotstoun but was replaced 20 minutes later. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS)
Glasgow's Oli Kebble (no 1) was sent off against Edinburgh during last season's Rainbow Cup match at Scotstoun but was replaced 20 minutes later. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS)

Rugby considers 20-minute red card trial

Tom Smith in action for the British & Irish Lions during the victorious tour of South Africa in 1997. Picture: David Rogers /Allsport
Tom Smith in action for the British & Irish Lions during the victorious tour of South Africa in 1997. Picture: David Rogers /Allsport

Tom Smith: Tributes to ‘greatest Scotland player of the professional era’

Iain Leslie was known to lifelong friends as 'Stav' after Kojak's sidekick
Iain Leslie was known to lifelong friends as 'Stav' after Kojak's sidekick

Obituaries: Iain Leslie, solicitor who made a big impact on rugby field

South Africa visiting Scotland on Six Nations duty could become reality a few years.
South Africa visiting Scotland on Six Nations duty could become reality a few years.

South Africa and the Six Nations: So many issues to consider

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

Glasgow players celebrate during the win over Exeter. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Glasgow players celebrate during the win over Exeter. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Danny Wilson: Glasgow win over Exeter 'my proudest moment'

Scotland’s Siobhan Cattigan during the anthems before the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 17, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland’s Siobhan Cattigan during the anthems before the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 17, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Siobhan Cattigan: Rugby and sport figures pay tribute to Scottish international

Scotrail have asked rugby fans to allow extra time to travel to and from BT Murrayfield on Saturday, and have warned of potential delays due to adverse weather.
Scotrail have asked rugby fans to allow extra time to travel to and from BT Murrayfield on Saturday, and have warned of potential delays due to adverse weather.

Scotland vs Tonga: Scotrail advise fans to plan journey in advance

Hawick won big in the Tennet's Premiership (Photo SNS)
Hawick won big in the Tennet's Premiership (Photo SNS)

Tennet's Premiership: Hawick win big over Musselburgh

MELROSE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Southern Knights Grant Shiells scores a try during against Heriot's.
MELROSE, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Southern Knights Grant Shiells scores a try during against Heriot's.

Southern Knights claim ten-try thriller against Heriot's

Head coach Gregor Townsend oversees Scotland training at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS
Head coach Gregor Townsend oversees Scotland training at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Why World Rugby wants full-contact training limited to 15 minutes per week

Prop Simon Berghan joined Glasgow Warriors from Edinburgh during the close season. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS
Prop Simon Berghan joined Glasgow Warriors from Edinburgh during the close season. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Glasgow Warriors coach Wilson explains his twin targets for new season

Premiership rugby continues this weekend. Picture: SNS
Premiership rugby continues this weekend. Picture: SNS

Premiership sides on road where away wins are in short supply

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is likely to be in high demand if plans for the World 12s come to fruition. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is likely to be in high demand if plans for the World 12s come to fruition. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

World 12s will spark confrontations and problems, warns leading rugby coach

Sione Tuipulotu will make his Glasgow Warriors debut against Newcastle. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS
Sione Tuipulotu will make his Glasgow Warriors debut against Newcastle. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Friday night lights are back for Glasgow Warriors as fans return

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors will play in the new United Rugby Championship this season. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS
Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors will play in the new United Rugby Championship this season. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

SRU and BBC have short-changed Scottish rugby supporters

South Africa defeated Argentina in the Rugby Championship at the weekend. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images)
South Africa defeated Argentina in the Rugby Championship at the weekend. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images)

Rugby Championship matches set to be moved due to pandemic

Reports suggest Finn Russell is a wanted man, with Japanese club Green Rockets eyeing his signature.
Reports suggest Finn Russell is a wanted man, with Japanese club Green Rockets eyeing his signature.

Russell linked with big-money move to Japan

Finn Russell chips the ball through a gap in the South African defence during the Lions' defeat in the third Test. Picture: Halden Krog/AP
Finn Russell chips the ball through a gap in the South African defence during the Lions' defeat in the third Test. Picture: Halden Krog/AP

Fraser Brown: Calling Finn Russell a ‘maverick’ is hugely disrespectful

Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, right, provoked this flare-up, one of many incidents which scarred the second Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images
Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, right, provoked this flare-up, one of many incidents which scarred the second Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rugby’s reputation on the line in Boks v Lions third Test decider

Finn Russell should come into contention for the third Test between South Africa and the Lions. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images
Finn Russell should come into contention for the third Test between South Africa and the Lions. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fraser Brown: Finn Russell is the man to breach South Africa’s blitz defence

Watsonians and Heriot's were the two top sides in Super6 when the season was suspended.
Watsonians and Heriot's were the two top sides in Super6 when the season was suspended.

Super6: Date set for competition's return and fixtures revealed

Fraser Brown injured his neck in Scotland's Autumn Nations Cup match against Ireland in Dublin in December.
Fraser Brown injured his neck in Scotland's Autumn Nations Cup match against Ireland in Dublin in December.

Fraser Brown admits latest neck injury gave him pause for thought

Scotland's win over England on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations had a TV audience of 8.7 million. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images
Scotland's win over England on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations had a TV audience of 8.7 million. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rugby needs to think long and hard about selling the Six Nations to pay-TV

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin
Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin

Curtice says Labour can win 10 Scottish seats at election after Yousaf's win

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader