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Jack Dempsey will make his first start for Scotland as Gregor Townsend's side face Argentina in their Autumn Nations Series finale on Saturday. The Glasgow Warriors back row has featured off the bench in all three of Scotland's matches so far this autumn, making his debut in the narrow defeat to the nation of his birth Australia, and will now get…

A campaign that began in the best possible fashion with their first Calcutta Cup win over England at Twickenham since 1983 has since given way to familiar disappointment, with successive narrow defeats against Wales and Ireland on home soil in Edinburgh leaving them fifth in the standings. Their trip to France was postponed last month due to a…

Scottish rugby in the last decade has grown more than most nations. Since an underwhelming Rugby World Cup in 2011, crashing out at the group stage, Scotland have vastly improved as a rugby nation. However, to take the next step and seriously challenge for a Six Nations title, will Scotland need to look at losing their national identity? Gregor…

Scotland recorded their first win over England in a decade a fortnight ago, Huw Jones' first-half double and a try from Sean Maitland leaving the defending champions reeling. England could not mount a comeback and lost 25-13, only their second defeat since the 2015 Rugby World Cup debacle. The result echoed around Ireland and Joe Schmidt's side…

The wait is almost over as this Saturday, the Six Nations returns to our screens and with fan-filled stadiums to boot. After last year's tournament was played behind closed doors, players, coaches and fans will be thrilled that all matches are set to feature no such restrictions after the Welsh government dropped relevant Covid-19 rules in…

cotland face Italy in the Six Nations today hoping to get back to winning ways in round four after back-to-back losses. After getting their campaign off to the perfect start with victory over England, Gregor Townsend's side have stalled since with defeats to Wales and France and they desperately need to produce a positive display to lift the mood…

Rugby's Greatest Championship returns this weekend, and the Saturday action kicks off in Rome with what is sure to be a fascinating encounter. The hosts are still on the hunt for their first victory in the tournament since 2015, which came against Scotland at Murrayfield, while Gregor Townsend's side want to get back to winning ways after defeats…

Scotland face their toughest test yet in the Autumn Nations Series when they welcome South Africa to BT Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland captain Stuart Hogg lifts the Hopetoun Cup following the win over Australia. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group) The reigning world champions arrive in Edinburgh having beaten Wales in Cardiff 23-18 last weekend…

Ireland have a shot at keeping their Six Nations 2022 title hopes alive when they face Scotland on Super Saturday in Dublin. The permutations for the Irish are simple. Win the game and hope France lose or lose the game and that's the end of the matter. Andy Farrell's side made a meal of their clash with England, who were down a man for 78 minutes…

Rugby's Greatest Championship returns this Saturday and the action kicks off at Murrayfield as the title favourites head to Edinburgh. The visitors are the only team still on track for a Grand Slam victory following their 30-24 win over Ireland in Round Two while Scotland are looking to bounce back from a 20-17 defeat to Wales. It's the first of…

Scotland missed a last-minute penalty as they lost by a point to a valiant Australia in a fascinatingly tight grudge match in Edinburgh. A fast start to the contest culminated in the opening try, with hot-stepping Scotland full-back Ollie Smith diving over in the corner to score on just his second appearance in dark blue. That start gave way to a…

Scotland continue their end-of-year campaign with a third successive match at Murrayfield, and this one is set to be their toughest yet, as New Zealand's All Blacks travel to Edinburgh looking for a third consecutive victory on their tour of the Northern Hemisphere. Scotland's two Tests this autumn have been a mixed bag, with Gregor Townsend's men…

Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks and, in truth, the quest has been going on for closer to 120 years. In 31 meetings between the sides New Zealand have prevailed on 29 occasions, with two matches drawn since they first faced each other at Inverleith in Edinburgh in 1905. The Scots have long recognised New Zealand as the preeminent rugby…

With each of the 15 players that make up a rugby team playing a vital part, we take a look at the roles they all play during a match ahead of Rugby's Greatest Championship getting underway. Loosehead prop Wears the No.1 jersey, stands to the left of the hooker at the scrum Plays a key role in helping a team get on top at scrum time Often involved…

3pts Scotland to score six or more tries at 8/11 (Paddy Power) 2pts Scotland (-27) to beat Italy on the handicap at evens (General) 1pt Scotland to win by 31-40 points at 7/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt Chris Harris anytime try-scorer in Scotland v Italy at 5/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt England try first scoring play v Ireland at 4/1 (Betfair,…

Hello earthlings and welcome to Friday's Rugby News. It's a rugby weekend again and what a weekend we have. Let's first preview the Wallabies against The Haggis Eaters in'If you ain't first, you're last'. Go inside camp Wallaroo and a look at my favourite player with'Amazing Grace' . Look into the NZR boys club with'Women's Rugby Sucks' . I host…

The Lions have surprised all and sundry with a superb URC tour that culminated in three victories from three outings, in the process raising real hope that a talented squad finally has the ability to arrest a few years of underachievement. By all accounts, the platform has been laid and now needs to be capitalised on. Sport24 checks out what…

The Scots are defending the Calcutta Cup after last year's memorable 11-6 win at Twickenham, Scotland's first at English rugby's HQ since 1983. Gregor Townsend has named an experienced side which will be led by captain Stuart Hogg, winning his 89th cap. Twelve of the Scotland starters from the 2021 match have been picked again. Who: Scotland v…

The 2022 Six Nations looms in four weeks time. Six storylines are apparent. Five are about the rugby. Take your pick. Parity is the new rarity Five of the teams are capable of winning the tournament. Three (France, England, and Ireland) seem able to win a Grand Slam. Whilst France is the clear favourite of the bookmakers, courtesy of a dream draw…

We were treated to a stunning spectacle of rugby last weekend which saw all four Southern Hemisphere nations take the chocolates, while France was the only team from up north to collect a win. With several series on the line can England, Ireland or Wales fight their way to victory in Game 2? Read on for all the line-ups and key team news as it…

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Scotland v England in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC One, 4.45pm Saturday Scotland to win by one to 12 points 1pt 2-1 Betfred Scotland penalty first scoring play 2pts 8-5 bet365 England coach Eddie Jones has claimed that Scotland are "red-hot favourites" for this Calcutta Cup clash and while he may be…

Defending Six Nations champions Wales know they have to win when Scotland come to town on Saturday - a second defeat on the spin would all but end their hopes of back-to-back titles. In truth, the odds have been stacked firmly against Wayne Pivac's side due to an injury list which would make any coach in the world gulp. Still, that was no excuse…

Several lively debates are raging around English rugby. Some reckon the national team are starting to plateau and, despite a striking win-loss ratio under Eddie Jones, could be vulnerable to a chilly blast of reality at Murrayfield on Saturday. Others argue that is nonsense and insist world domination is imminent. By Saturday evening the truth…