British & Irish Lions

Scott Cummings explained how Scotland have grown as a team over the past 12 months (Pic: Getty)

Cummings relishing reunion with ex boss as Scotland face All Blacks

Newcastle Red Bulls back row Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time (Pic: SNS)

Leatherbarrow reveals Newcastle inspiration behind Scotland call up

Scotland international winger Arron Reed scored two tries for Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup defeat to Glasgow Warriors (Pic: Getty)

I watched Glasgow Warriors overpower Sale Sharks - four talking points

The Greenyards Melrose and (inset) the commemorative shirt to be worn by Watsonians at the 2026 tournament in honour of the late Scott Hastings. (Pics: SNS and Heriot FC)

Watsonians to wear special shirt at Melrose 7s in memory of Hastings

Watsonian FC have paid tribute to former player Scott Hastings who sadly passed away aged just 61 (Pic: SNS)

'He meant everything to us' - Watsonians pay tribute to Scott Hastings

Scott Hastings and Gregor Townsend during a Scottish Rugby Centenary Celebration event of Scottish Gas Murrayfield at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on March 21, 2025 (Pic: SNS)

Scott Hastings: tributes pour in from across rugby world and beyond

Fin Richardson has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Richardson's unlikely rise to Glasgow Warriors as prop lands new deal

Pierre Schoeman training at Hive Stadium ahead of Edinburgh's home match against Benetton on Friday.

'Not a bloody gentleman's club' - Schoeman on brutal Edinburgh reviews

Darcy Graham with the Lions jersey after he was called up by Andy Farrell.

Three Scots added to Lions squad amid late disciplinary scare

Ben White is joining the Lions squad.

White called up by British & Irish Lions after 'shocking news'

Toulouse's Scottish full-back Blair Kinghorn has not played since being injured against Castres on April 26.

Blair Kinghorn's Toulouse return is good news for Lions

Sione Tuipulotu has recovered from a pectoral injury.

My strongest Lions Test team - including four Scots in the starting XV

Finn Russell with daughter Skye after helping Bath beat Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership final at the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham on Saturday.

Finn Russell in gentle Lions introduction but one Scot remains absent

Finn Russell celebrates Glasgow Warriors' win over Munster in the 2015 Pro12 final in Belfast, his only major club honour.

Time for Russell to reap the rewards his talent deserves

Duhan van der Merwe during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at the Hive Stadium last week. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Van der Merwe status ahead of URC play-off and Lions tour revealed

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham was left out of the Lions squad to tour Australia.

'Disappointed' Darcy Graham 'young enough to make next Lions tour'

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu is pictured after being called up for the British and Irish Lions squad.

Tuipulotu opens up on 'dark days' and rides Lions rollercoaster to Oz

Edinburgh's Mosese Tuipulotu was a flag bearer the last time the Lions toured Australia 12 years ago. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

I'd love to watch my brother play for Lions but Scots tour is big goal

Head coach Andy Farrell (centre, front) and his British and Irish Lions coaching staff (from left) Richard Wigglesworth, England; Simon Easterby, Ireland; John Dalziel, Scotland; Andrew Goodman, Ireland; and John Fogarty, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

British & Irish Lions squad announcement: How to watch for free

Sione Tuipulotu pictured during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun on Monday.

'Credit in the bank' - why injured Scots trio deserve Lions call

Bath's Finn Russell converts a try against Edinburgh during the EPCR Challenge Cup semi.

Finn Russell solid if unspectacular ahead of Lions announcement

Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn was injured playing for Toulouse against Castres Olympique on Saturday. (Photo by VALENTINE CHAPUIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Blair Kinghorn injured as Stuart Hogg stars in Montpellier victory

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham hopes winning the EPCR Challenge Cup could boost his Lions hopes. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

'That would help, wouldn't it? ' - Darcy Graham on his Lions hopes

Sione Tuipulotu is back training with Glasgow Warriors.

'Not a million miles away' - Tuipulotu update for Glasgow and Lions

Pierre Schoeman says he has learned from John Dalziel, the Scotland forwards coach.

John Dalziel's Lions role is well earned but won't necessarily help me

Edinburgh's Duhan van der Merwe receives medical attention after injuring his ankle against the Dragons.

Edinburgh confirm extent of Duhan van der Merwe injury

John Dalziel will be part of the British & Irish Lions coaching team.

Scotland coach named in British & Irish Lions tour party

A number of Scots are expected to be included in the British & Irish Lions squad that will tour Australia this summer.

12 Scots who could be picked for British & Irish Lions this summer

Sione Tuipulotu missed the Six Nations through injury.

Sione Tuipulotu update as 'quick healer's' Lions chances assessed

Scotland's Ben White during last season's Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland, with Jamison Gibson-Park on the left.

'Every kid's dream' Scotland scrum-half on his summer goal

Former Scotland captain Rob Wainwright has undertaken the charity ride for the sixth year.

Former Scotland rugby star to ride 800 miles for Doddie Weir charity

Lions head coach Andy Farrell, second from right, with new appointments Aled Walters, David Nucifora and Vinny Hammond.

Scottish Rugby has its say on David Nucifora Lions role

Scotland props Pierre Schoeman and Zander Fagerson.

Two Scotland props backed for Lions Test team: 'Both can start'

A tribute was paid to former Scotland player and coach Derrick Grant when a minute's applause was held before the recent match against Portugal at Murrayfield.

Gavin Hastings' tribute to man who played key role in his rugby career

Scotland look set to meet Fiji against next summer. The sides met at Murrayfield this month, with Darcy Graham scoring four tries in a 57-17 win.

Gregor Townsend reveals New Zealand angle to tour plan

Gavin Hastings shows he's lost none of his kicking prowess at an event in Edinburgh to launch the new Lions jersey with principal partner, Howden.

Gavin Hastings picks his six Scots for the Lions tour

Scotland stand-off Finn Russell was part of the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Russell backs player profit share plan for British & Irish Lions

Scotland great and 2013 Lions tour manager Andy Irvine celebrates with George North after winning the third Test against Australia in Sydney which secured the series. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia TV details announced, fixture schedule

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

The Scotsman's report on Scotland's win over Wales in 1955 which brought to an end a run of 17 successive defeats for the national side.

Ernie Michie: Tributes paid to former Scotland and Lions lock forward

Ali Price is back in training with Glasgow Warriors.

Price: Why I needed the Glasgow break

Jamie Dobie was called into the Scotland squad during the Six Nations. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Jamie Dobie relishes scrum-half challenge at Glasgow Warriors
With Ali Price still on leave after his summer exploits with the British & Irish Lions, Jamie Dobie has been taking the opportunity to enjoy some game-time with...

Finn Russell, far right, watches on as Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the winning penalty in the third Test against the Lions. Also pictured are Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, left, and South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus on water-carrying duties. Picture: EJ Langner/Gallo Images

South Africa veteran Morne Steyn in line to face Edinburgh

Gemma Fay is Head of Women & Girls Rugby for Scottish Rugby. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

SRU exec joins study into the formation of a women’s British & Irish Lions team

Stuart Hogg at a British and Irish Lions training session with Ali Price.

Colin Deans' pride at Hawick duo Stuart Hogg and Rory Sutherland's Test call

South African captain Lukhanyo Am grabs the ball ahead of Bundee Aki and Anthony Watson.

Lions lose for the first time on tour as South Africa A edge battle in Cape Town

Chris Harris scored a try for the Lions against the Sharks on Saturday. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

One Scot in British & Irish Lions team to play South Africa A

Duhan van der Merwe in action for the Sharks. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lions hit Sharks for 71 with Duhan van der Merwe scoring

16,500 supporters will be permitted to attend next month’s game between the British & Irish Lions and Japan at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Craig Williamson / SNS

British & Irish Lions v Japan to be played at quarter-full Murrayfield

Edinburgh Rugby trio Hamish Watson, Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland at BT Murrayfield after their call-up for the Lions. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Lions v Japan crowd at Murrayfield will hinge on ‘Scottish Government advice’

Warren Gatland, head coach of the British & Irish Lions. Picture: Dan Sheridan/Getty Images

South Africa planning to stage British & Irish Lions tour without spectators

Edinburgh trio Hamish Watson, Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland are among the eight Scots in the British & Irish Lions squad. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

British & Irish Lions v Japan at Murrayfield to be shown live on Channel 4

Duhan van der Merwe: ‘I’m very humbled and honoured to be selected in the squad’. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Duhan van der Merwe reveals family plan to support both sides when Lions tour

Hamish Watson familiarises himself with the Lions jersey. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Hamish Watson on the long-term benefits of so many Scots in the Lions squad

Edinburgh and Scotland prop Rory Sutherland shows off the Lions jersey after his call-up to the squad. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

New Lions prop Rory Sutherland feared he would never play rugby again

Zander Fagerson celebrates his call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Watch Zander Fagerson hear the news of his British & Irish Lions call-up

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