Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Ahead of the 2023/24 rugby season, Scotland’s Alex Craig has traded the red & white of Gloucester for the red of Llanelli’s Scarlets. Craig is one of eight new signings that Dwayne Peel has made this summer as they look to improve on what was a disappointing 14th-placed URC (United Rugby Championship) finish last season. […] READ MORE
Triumph for hosts Ireland, with Garry Ringrose and others fine display. This is especially true when highlighting how this current playing group is succeeding with higher confidence in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations tournament. It is a confidence Ireland that rarely could ever validate. Yet validated now, where Irish Rugby is once again the ‘most […] READ MORE
Russell and Townsend, “Strange bedfellows?” At the time of writing this, Finn Russell is tearing it up at Murrayfield against Argentina. Admittedly, Los Pumas are depleted in numbers due to ill-discipline. Having said that, the players (Russell included) can only play against what they are presented with on the day. Darcy's at the double 🤩 […] READ MORE
Ahead of Scotland’s four upcoming autumn international tests, head coach Gregor Townsend has named a 40-man squad that includes a new face in the leadership role; in the shape of freshly elevated Scotland captain, Jamie Ritchie. The Scots welcome Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina to BT Murrayfield over the next four weekends and it […] READ MORE
Of course, you wouldn’t be happy with a 2-1 result, however, the Scotland Rugby tour has to be seen as a pass despite Argentina securing their last-gasp win last weekend. With all but a few players and management now back into a warm summer climate, they themselves have to be pleased with the positives discovered […] READ MORE
The next generation of rugby greats has been thrown up in this year’s Under-20 Six Nations. However, this time it is not the rugby legends themselves but the next era taking on the family name. Some call it nepotism, but good genes could well be the scientific answer. Nevertheless, the pressure to live up to […] READ MORE
At this moment in time, the future of Scottish Rugby is looking good. Not only with the way in which the current team are playing and gelling with the coaching staff. Also with the multitude of young talent that is quickly progressing through the ranks. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has worked hard in recent […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has selected his Lions coaching group. So, next on their list is to decide on, and announce their SA2021 squad list. With all the attention that any British and Irish Lions squad gains – considering it only occurs once every four years – media outlets are rife with initial probable XVs. Last Word […] READ MORE
Winning the Calcutta Cup, narrowly missing out to both Ireland and Wales and still with an opportunity to finish as high as second after their rearranged game with France this weekend, it would be safe to say that Scotland have had a relatively successful Six Nations campaign this time around. Something their fans will be […] READ MORE
Come the end of this year’s Six Nations competition, Gregor Townsend will mark four years in charge of Scotland rugby. With ups and downs over the years, fans are split on whether or not he is still the right man for the job. While many feel he has truly benefitted Scottish rugby since joining the […] READ MORE
Ross has graduated from university with a degree in Sports Journalism and a certified NCTJ qualification, as well as having completed a master's in Sports Communication at university in Madrid. Originally from Edinburgh, he is a keen sportsman, having previously captained both his school football and his university rugby teams. Ross specializes in Scottish rugby, the Gallagher Premiership and Super Rugby.