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Martyn Simpson

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Martyn Simpson is an experienced sports writer covering rugby, football and a wide range of other disciplines for The Scotsman, Edinburgh Evening News and GlasgowWorld. With a strong focus on Scottish rugby, he provides in-depth analysis, match reporting and expert insight shaped by years of close coverage of the sport. His authoritative, well-informed journalism offers readers trusted perspectives, making his work a reliable source for fans seeking comprehensive and accurate sports coverage across Scotland and beyond

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Scotland's Zander Fagerson (L) and Seb Stephen at full time during a Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on July 18, 2026, in Edinburgh (Pic: SNS)

The ‘Scotland legend’ who Zander Fagerson aspires to emulate

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 head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed the quality in Ollie Leatherbarrow's game that he has been most impressed by (Pic: Getty)

Ollie Leatherbarrow: what new forward will bring to Scotland squad

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Ollie Leatherbarow has been called up to the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Scotland Nations Championship squad named as Townsend springs surprise

Canterbury have won the 2026 NPC final (Pic: Getty)

Scotland qualified ace wins final in last match before Edinburgh move

Jamie Dobie started the match in Italy ad scrum half after impressing as a winger so far this season (Pic: SNS)

Four talking points from Glasgow Warriors 24-20 win away to Benetton

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith (Pic: Getty)

Glasgow Warriors survive brave Benetton performance to claim URC win

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

Huw Jones and Duhan van der Merwe could be two big name omissions from the upcoming Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Why unprecedented depth could lead to big name Scotland omissions

Josh McKay is once again missing from the Glasgow Warriors match day squad (Pic: SNS)

Smith explains van der Merwe and McKay absences for Benetton match

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland make rugby world rankings jump ahead of Nations Championship

Ayr beat Currie 41-27 in last season's Premiership Final at Millbrae (Pic: SNS)

Blockbuster clash tops Premiership weekend as Ayr and Currie face off

Alex Craig has described Glasgow Warriors teammate Tavi Tuipulotu as 'a good friend' (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors lock praises debuting teammates after Sale win

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews passed away while on tour in France last week (Pic: Getty)

Hyron Andrews cause of death confirmed as Lions release statement

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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

The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 08, 2025 (Pic: SNS)

Scotland to face All Blacks in New Zealand for first time in 27 years

Ruwald van der Merwe (not pictured) says he has been pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on forwards play and set pieces at Glasgow Warriors this season (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow new boy reveals biggest surprise about Scottish rugby

Scotland international lock Alex Samuel (left) has signed a new deal at Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Scotland international signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

Jamie Ritchie signed for Glasgow Warriors this summer but has so fan been unavailable for selection (Pic: SNS)

Warriors set to hand out eagerly-awaited debut as Scotland duo return

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

South African back rowers Ruwald van der Merwe made his Glasgow Warriors debut away to Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup (Pic: SNS)

'Absolutely honoured' - van der Merwe impresses on Glasgow debut

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

George Ford had an excellent individual game for Sale Sharks but Glasgow were too strong and secured the win (Pic: Getty)

Glasgow Warriors start Champions Cup campaign with bonus point win

Scotland under 20 vice-captain Jake Dalziel will make his first start for Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday (Pic: SNS)

Dalziel handed first Newcastle Red Bulls start in European clash

Ruwald van der Merwe will make his Glasgow Warriors debut against Sale Sharks this weekend (Pic courtesy of Glasgow Warriors)

Glasgow relish unleashing their new signing on Sale in Champions Cup

Former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews, now with Lions, has passed away aged 31 (Pic: Getty)

Rugby community in shock following sudden death of Lions player

Glasgow Warriors kick off their 2026/27 Champions Cup campaign at the CorpAcq Stadium against Sale Sharks this weekend (Pic: Getty)

How to watch Sale Sharks vs Glasgow on TV and online plus team news

Melrose head coach Callum Anderson (left) and Hawick head coach Graham Hogg (right) (Pics: SNS)

Premiership rugby returns with Melrose hosting Hawick in Borders Derby

Edinburgh Rugby face Toulon at the Hive.

Explainer How to watch Edinburgh v Toulon on TV and online plus team news

Edinburgh will play Toulon in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup this season (Pic: Getty)

Explainer Challenge Cup format changes and new bonus point system explained

The Investec Champions Cup trophy (Pic: Getty)

Explainer Champions Cup format changes and new bonus point system explained

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

Scotland winger Arron Reed in action for Sale Sharks against Glasgow Warriors in last season's Champions Cup (Pic: Getty)

Wilson explains why Dobie's untouchable and the 21 y/o who catches eye

Pierre Schoeman says Edinburgh and Scotland teammate Duhan van der Merwe may be quicker than ever when he returns to action (Pic: SNS)

'Best nick ever': Schoeman reveals training effort by van der Merwe

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

Edinburgh Rugby players past and present model the club's new European kit for the 2026/27 season (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh legends recall first ever European campaign 30 years on

Edinburgh flanker Freddy Douglas has had an excellent start to the 2026/27 season (Pic: SNS)

How Freddy Douglas can become 'world class seven' according to coach

Darcy Graham is available to play for Edinburgh against Toulon on Friday despite an initial assessment on the bicep injury he suffered in pre-season ruling the winger out for months (Pic: SNS)

Graham hands Scotland huge boost with shock availability for Edinburgh

Arron Reed scored for Sale Sharks in their win over Harlequins.

Sale send Glasgow warning shot as Scotland stars absent from action

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

Edinburgh beat Zebre 29-12 away from home in their latest URC fixture (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh Rugby notebook: Bradbury, OBL for Scotland and more to come

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

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