James While 22 Feb 2025 England v Scotland: Five takeaways as ‘immense defensive shift’ hailed while two ‘massive calls’ leaves Gregor Townsend perplexed Following a 16-15 victory for England against Scotland that secured the Calcutta Cup, here's our five takeaways from a pulsating Six Nations game. Six Nations
Jared Wright 22 Feb 2025 England v Scotland: Winners and losers including failure to beat ‘allegations’ as Finn Russell lacks ‘ruthless edge’ for ‘nearly men’ Our winners and losers from the Six Nations epic between England and Scotland at Twickenham. Six Nations
Jared Wright 20 Feb 2025 Scotland team: Finn Russell fit but no Darcy Graham as Gregor Townsend risks being ‘bitten’ by bold tactic for England showdown Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting XV to take on England. Scotland
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Feb 2025 Scotland squad: Finn Russell and Darcy Graham latest ahead of crunch Calcutta Cup clash with star trio recalled Scotland have issued a major squad announcement ahead of their clash with England this weekend. Scotland
Jared Wright 13 Feb 2025 ‘It ruined the game’ – Matt Williams slams World Rugby after Scotland utilised Springboks-esque tactics with ‘not suitably trained’ Tom Jordan Matt Williams is at it again as he slams World Rugby for failing to change the laws around the use of replacements. Scotland
Colin Newboult 10 Feb 2025 Concussion protocols slammed as ‘not fit for purpose’ after praise for Scotland’s Finn Russell decision Scotland decided to prevent Finn Russell from returning to the field despite passing HIA protocols. Scotland
Jared Wright 07 Feb 2025 Scotland v Ireland preview: ‘Inconsistent’ Scots’ fail to ‘break the cycle’ as ‘miserable’ run extends to 11 as ‘ruthless’ Irish’s hat-trick bid continues Our preview of the Six Nations epic between Scotland and Ireland in round two of the Championship. Six Nations
Jared Wright 03 Feb 2025 Sir Clive Woodward predicts Scotland’s British and Irish Lions ‘marginalisation’ to end with two ‘shoo-in’ starters Sir Clive Woodward has praised the performances of Scotland players during the opening weekend of the Six Nations. Scotland
Jared Wright 30 Jan 2025 Six Nations 2025 Round One: All the teamsheets as Steve Borthwick shocks with selections All the team news and line-ups in one place ahead of the opening weekend of the Six Nations. Six Nations
Jared Wright 30 Jan 2025 Scotland team: Finn Russell co-captains in Tuipulotu’s absence as Gregor Townsend unleashes lethal back-three on Italy Gregor Townsend has backed Finn Russell and Rory Darge to captain the side. Scotland
Jared Wright 26 Jan 2025 Six Nations preview: Scotland to fail to ‘rise to the occasion’ as Gregor Townsend’s star-studded squad ‘fall short’ once again Planet Rugby previews Scotland's prospects ahead of this year's Six Nations Championship. Scotland
Jared Wright 21 Jan 2025 England great believes it’s ‘now or never’ for Scotland to win the Six Nations but questions their ‘calibre’ of depth Ben Youngs has weighed into Scotland's chances of winning the Six Nations. Scotland
Louis Chapman Coombe 20 Jan 2025 Sione Tuipulotu: Scotland hit by MAJOR blow as ‘freakish’ injury rules captain out of Six Nations while key forward also suffers same fate Sione Tuipulotu is OUT of the Six Nations! Scotland
Colin Newboult 18 Jan 2025 Harlequins v Glasgow Warriors: Five takeaways as England powerhouse dispels ‘second season syndrome’ worries while injury to key player leaves Gregor Townsend concerned Our five takeaways from Harlequins' victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup. England
Jared Wright 15 Jan 2025 Scotland squad: Gregor Townsend beats England to ex-All Blacks prospect as two uncapped players called up for the Six Nations Gregor Townsend has included two uncapped players in his squad for the 2025 Six Nations. Scotland
David Skippers 29 Nov 2024 State of the Nation: Gregor Townsend’s ‘competitive’ Scotland continue on upward trajectory as Sione Tuipulotu shines in leadership role Here is the Scotland State of the Nation update after their Autumn Nations Series campaign. Scotland
Jared Wright 22 Nov 2024 Scotland team v Australia: Gregor Townsend makes sweeping changes as fully-loaded side named for Wallabies showdown Gregor Townsend has welcomed back his star men for Scotland's showdown with Australia. Scotland
Adam Kyriacou 14 Nov 2024 Scotland team: Darcy Graham returns as Gregor Townsend names three uncapped players for Portugal clash Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made wholesale changes to the team that lost to the Springboks for their Autumn Nations Series clash. Scotland
Jared Wright 11 Nov 2024 Springboks: What ‘really frustrated’ Rassie Erasmus in the victory over Scotland Rassie Erasmus pinpoints a period of the win over Scotland that really frustrated him. South Africa
Jared Wright 11 Nov 2024 ‘Massive mitigating circumstances’ – Gregor Townsend reflects on ‘very harsh red’ against the Springboks Gregor Townsend believes that Scott Cummings' red card against the Springboks was 'very harsh'. Scotland
Jared Wright 10 Nov 2024 Scotland v Springboks: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus’ ‘gamble’ pays off while Scott Cummings’ blunder proves costly Our winners and losers from Scotland v South Africa at Murrayfield. Internationals
Jared Wright 08 Nov 2024 Rassie Erasmus: Springboks coaches have ‘homework’ after Scotland’s surprise selection call Gregor Townsend caught Rassie Erasmus off guard with a surprise selection call. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 08 Nov 2024 Scotland team v Springboks: Finn Russell and co. bolster the starting XV as Gregor Townsend loads his bench for Murrayfield showdown Scotland have been bolstered by the return of Finn Russell, Ben White and Blair Kinghorn for their Autumn Nations Series clash with the Springboks. Scotland
Dylan Coetzee 01 Nov 2024 Scotland v Fiji preview: Gregor Townsend’s charges to triumph in a ‘glorious spectacle’ against inexperienced Fijians Our preview and prediction for Scotland v Fiji. Internationals
Colin Newboult 24 Oct 2024 ‘Angry’ Gregor Townsend hits out as Scotland boss loses club v country battle over key forward The outstanding second-row Jonny Gray declined a call-up for Scotland’s Autumn Nations Series squad. Scotland
Louis Chapman Coombe 23 Oct 2024 Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland in November Tests, as five uncapped players make Gregor Townsend’s squad Sione Tupiulotu will lead Scotland for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. Scotland
Adam Kyriacou 26 Jul 2024 Gregor Townsend defends Americas tour as ‘energised’ Scotland showing no signs of fatigue Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has defended his side's four-game Americas tour that is set to draw to a close against Uruguay on Saturday. Scotland
Adam Kyriacou 24 Jul 2024 Huw Jones set for milestone game as Scotland announce team for tour finale against Uruguay Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his team to face Uruguay in the final game of their Americas tour in Montevideo on Saturday. Scotland
David Skippers 21 Jul 2024 Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to finish tour ‘on a real high’ against ‘battle-hardened’ Uruguay Gregor Townsend is determined for Scotland to finish their tour of the Americas on a high. Scotland
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2024 Winners and losers from the Scotland squad as Finn Russell rested and the search for new props begins Our winners and losers from Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad. Scotland
