Scottish Rugby

Will Kyle Rowe start at full back ahead of Blair Kinghorn? (Pic: Getty)

The five biggest Scotland selection decisions for New Zealand Test

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw poses for a photo with his family after winning the Super Rugby Grand Final against the Chiefs in Wellington, New Zealand, in June.

Clark Laidlaw says he would welcome conversation with Scottish Rugby

Scotland coach Peter Horne has provided a fitness update ahead of their match with New Zealand this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland coach provides update on key duo ahead of All Blacks clash

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie and full-back Beauden Barrett during a New Zealand training session at a rainy Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, on November 3, 2026.

Where Scotland can hurt New Zealand - but I still fear a familiar loss Fraser Brown

New Zealand attack coach Mike Blair during an All Blacks training session at Merchiston Castle School, in Edinburgh, on November 3, 2026.

'Cagey': Blair won’t give much away on return home to face Scotland

The All Blacks have been left devastated by the sudden death of head of security Logan Cadwallader in Edinburgh ahead of the weekend match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks 'heartbroken' as head of security dies in Edinburgh

Jack Dempsey is closing in on his 50th cap in international rugby.

‘Ready to rumble’: Jack Dempsey eyes half-and-half jersey for landmark

Under-20 international Ollie Blyth-Lafferty has been called into the full Scotland squad.

Edinburgh Rugby trio called into Scotland squad - and McKay also joins

Scotland's Seb Stephen arrives for the Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on July 18, 2026. The hooker made his debut in the game.

‘No regrets’: Scotland hooker's New Zealand route after academy snub

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Finn Russell opens up on Eddie Hearn, All Blacks and 100th cap

Edinburgh's Matt Currie in action during the win over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship match at Hive Stadium.

‘Prove something’: Overlooked Edinburgh players can make their point

Duhan van der Merwe, left, will play for Edinburgh against Benetton but Darcy Graham will sit this one out.

Graham sits out but van der Merwe returns in Edinburgh history bid

Franco Smith during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors 'culture' defended in wake of Roddy Grant sudden exit

Dave Butcher has been appointed head coach of Scotland Women.

Butcher named Scotland Women head coach despite run of defeats

Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at Oriam this week.

Kinghorn on winning Scotland place back and reunion with old coach

Edinburgh's Grant Gilchrist, left, Freddy Douglas, second from right, and Magnus Bradbury, right, were all left out of Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the autumn leg of the Nations Championship.

Players snubbed by Scotland told: ‘play well for Edinburgh’

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie speaks to media following the announcement of his squad for the Nations Championship Northern Series.

All Blacks call up winger-turned-flanker for European tour

Blair Kinghorn, left, and Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at Oriam, on October 26, 2026.

Rugby World Cup shapes Gregor Townsend’s Nations Championship squad

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend explains his squad decisions at a press conference at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Leatherbarrow Scotland call explained as Edinburgh No 8 misses out

Liam McConnell has played a big role in Edinburgh's rise to the top of the United Rugby Championship standings.

Edinburgh's disruptor-in-chief hopes to take club form into Test arena

Lorn Cowie, Scotland's oldest former player, has passed away at the age of 100 (Pic: SNS)

Scottish Rugby's oldest former international player passes away at 100

Ollie and Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, Edinburgh Rugby's front-row brothers.

Blyth-Lafferty brothers on the rise: Edinburgh sibling Jerry and Ollie

Scotland international lock Alex Craig has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Second Scotland star signs Glasgow contract extension in as many days

Grant Gilchrist, centre, during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium, alongside Marshall Sykes, left, and Pierre Schoeman.

Gregor Townsend delay could help 88-cap forward stake Scotland claim

Montpellier's Adam Hastings offloads during the win over Bath.

Hastings shines in win over Bath as Russell summons him for a beer

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu finally got to play alongside his younger brother Tavi (inset) as the hooker made his Glasgow Warriors debut in their Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks (Pics: SNS)

Sione Tuipulotu says playing alongside brother a dream come true

Scotland's Evie Gallagher and Anne Young try to keep Australia out.

Scotland lose eighth game in row as familiar failings rear head

Josh Kerr will deliver the match ball ahead of Scotland v New Zealand.

Kerr to play part in Scotland v New Zealand Murrayfield clash

The Investec Champions Cup trophy (Pic: Getty)

Explainer Champions Cup format changes and new bonus point system explained

Edinburgh's Grant Gilchrist celebrates after the win over Toulon in last season's Investec Champions Cup at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh not fazed by Toulon turmoil as Challenge Cup path opens up

Ewan Ashman described the atmosphere at last season's win over Toulon as one of the best he has experienced during his time with Edinburgh (Pic: SNS)

Ashman hopes Hive crowd drives Edinburgh to victory over Toulon again

Sale Sharks beat Harlequins 28-24 on Sunday (Pic: Getty)

How Glasgow Warriors can find a route to victory over Sale Sharks

Edinburgh will wear tributed to three members of their 1996 European squad who have recently passed away when they face Toulon on Friday (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh confirm tribute to former players against Toulon

Jake Dalziel in action for Scotland during an Under-20 Six Nations match against France in March. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland U20 star breaks 22-year record on 'fantastic' Newcastle debut

Edinburgh co-captain Magnus Bradbury says he wouldn't be surprised to see teammate Ollie Blyth-Lafferty named in the next Scotland squad (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

'He deserves it' - Edinburgh skipper tips prop for Scotland call

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has praised the impact that interim head-coach Dave Butcher has had on the team (Pic: SNS)

Scotland skipper praises 'phenomenal' Butcher ahead of Australia trip

Edinburgh secured a bonus point win away to Zebre in Round 3 of the new URC season (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh revel in 'scarce' result at Zebre as 'good leader' emerges

Hooker Ewan Ashman made his first appearance of the season for Edinburgh in their Round 3 win at Zebre (Pic courtesy of Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh make it three URC wins from three with victory over Zebre

Glasgow Warriors' Josh McKay scores a first-half try during the BKT United Rugby Championship draw with Ulster at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 3.

Scotland will have a new full-back option from next month

Edinburgh's Callum Hunter-Hill after the win over the DHL Stormers in the United Rugby Championship match at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh’s solid start will change opposition prep and earn respect

Gregor Hiddleston takes the ball into contact against Fiji during a Nations Championship match at Murrayfield in July. It was the hooker's first start for Scotland.

Hiddleston ambitious to establish himself as Scotland's top hooker
High profile departures mean he is now the most senior man in his position at Glasgow Warriors

Sale Sharks flanker Jacques Vermeulen will miss his side's Champions Cup opener against Glasgow Warriors after receiving a four match ban (Pic: Getty)

Sale Sharks flanker banned for four matches and will miss Glasgow tie

Max Williamson on the attack for Scotland during the Nations Championship match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld on July 11.

Big-game Williamson awaits All Blacks and bids to shake off rust

Interim Head Coach Dave Butcher during a Scotland Women's Team Run at the Hive Stadium (Pic: SNS)

Scotland interim head coach has had conversations about permanent role

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith (Left) (Pic: SNS)

Mixed emotions for Smith head coach absolves Horne for late miss

George Horne (centre) missed a late penalty that could have won the game for 13-man Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow and Ulster serve up breathless ending as hosts spurn chance

Finn Russell was on good form as Bath overcame Exeter.

Russell shows off with silky try as Bath's Scots light up the Rec

Sione Tuipulotu will start for Glasgow Warriors in their first home match of the new URC season against Ulster (Pic: SNS)

More to come from one of best in world, reckons Smith

Heriots' Ruaridh Leishman (left) and Watsonians' Murray Scott (right) (Pics: SNS)

Sonians aim for bragging rights after losing out in 104-point thriller

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh prop backed for Rugby World Cup chance: 'ball in his court'

Sione Tuipulotu during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on September 29, 2026.

Tuipulotu up for selection as Glasgow Warriors debut new surface

General view outside the Stadium of Light as fans arrive before the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal on September 12, 2026.

Scotland to play at Stadium of Light in Women's Six Nations

Jack Dempsey will be available for Scotland's November Test matches.

Dempsey available for November Tests - but will miss Six Nations

Rachel McLachlan has urged Scotland to use the pain of defeat to Australia as fuel when the sides meet again next month.

‘Know we can beat them’: Scotland in ‘fuel’ vow for Aussie rematches

Former Currie and Scotland Club XV head coach Ally Donaldson has passed away (Pic: SNS)

Scottish Rugby announce passing of Donaldson aged 60

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