Rugby World Cup

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

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

Sione Tuipulotu returned for Glasgow on Saturday in their first home match of the new URC season against Ulster (Pic: SNS)

Scotland skipper Tuipulotu: 'I've a bit to go to reach my ceiling'

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

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

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu lifts the Auld Alliance Trophy after the win over France in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Rugby World Cup 2027, one year to go: how Scotland could line up

The Webb Ellis Cup in Sydney where the 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be staged.

Rugby World Cup 2027 - everything we know so far

Liam McConnell during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium, on September 28, 2026.

Rugby World Cup is goal but I need to play the tier-one nations

Matt Currie (left) and Magnus Bradbury (right) have been named co-captains of Edinburgh Rugby for the 2026/27 season (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh leadership change with 'speechless' centre named co-captain

Alec Hepburn, centre, ahead of England's Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham on February 10, 2018.

Edinburgh new boy chases Rugby World Cup dream after ditching England

Edinburgh lock Glen Young (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh lock hoping to ignite World Cup dream with strong season

Finn Russell of Scotland looks on in the warm up prior to the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and Scotland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa (Pic: Getty)

Finn Russell discusses Scotland future and plans beyond World Cup

Cam Redpath (right) is aiming for more regular minutes with Bath this season (Pic: SNS)

Redpath aiming for more club starts to revitalise Scotland career

Rory Hutchinson of Scotland is held by Paul de Villiers during the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and Scotland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria (Pic: Getty)

Patient Scotland star has shown he is 'built for international rugby'

Former Scotland Women head coach Sione Fukofuka has been named the new head coach of Australia (Pic: SNS)

SRU 'surprised' as former head coach to take charge of Australia

The Webb Ellis Cup in Sydney where the 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be staged.

Rugby World Cup TV deal is good news for armchair supporters

Eddie O'Sullivan believes Scotland are closing the gap on Ireland (Pic: Getty)

Ex Ireland head coach believes Scotland are 'closing gap' on rivals

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend is already scratching his head over squad selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (Pics: SNS/Getty)

World Cup planning well under way for Scotland and Townsend

Edinburgh Rugby captain Magnus Bradbury has signed a new one year contract extension at the capital club (Pic: SNS)

Bradbury opens up on new Edinburgh Rugby contract and World Cup goal

Gregor Townsend, Scotland's head coach, at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, venue for Scotland's first game at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Townsend welcomes roof for Scotland's Rugby World Cup opener

Grant Gilchrist has signed a contract extension with Edinburgh that will take him up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Gilchrist lands new Edinburgh deal and aims to emulate Chris Paterson

Sione Tuipulotu reacts to the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel at Oriam.

'Chip on shoulder' - Tuipulotu opens up on Glasgow motivational fuel

Twenty-four teams will be trying to get their hands on the Webb Ellis Cup in Australia in 2027.

Scotland Rugby World Cup draw: Dream and danger groups, how to watch

Scotland and Tonga players after Sunday's match at Murrayfield which the home side won 56-0.

Scotland's autumn campaign will be defined by 23 minutes of pain

Sione Tuipulotu during the captain's press conference at Murrayfield ahead of Scotland v Tonga.

'My honest answer' - Scotland captain gives view on Townsend position

Blair Kinghorn in action for Scotland against Argentina.

Scotland world rankings state of play as Edinburgh match rescheduled

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will work with Red Bull for 30 days a year.

Scotland job should be more than enough to occupy Townsend Graham Bean

24 teams will compete for the Webb Ellis Cup at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Rugby World Cup draw date reveal as Scotland to discover opponents

Scotland players Evie Wills and Molly Wright look dejected following defeat to England in the the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland tears carry double meaning as cruel cut beckons for women

Francesca McGhie, Scotland's top try-scorer at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, goes on the attack against Canada in a Pool B match.

What channel is England v Scotland on? TV details for Rugby World Cup

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has signed a new contract.

Gregor Townsend's new contract: length of deal, World Cup implications

Scotland great Donna Kennedy visited Bishopton RFC to celebrate the National Lottery's investment in grassroots rugby in Scotland and is pictured with, from left, Leia Craig, Thea Phillips and Alba Martin.

'Absolute showbuster' - what Scotland can expect at Rugby World Cup

Francesca McGhie scored a hat-trick for Scotland in the win over Wales at the Rugby World Cup.

World Rugby rankings update is good news for Scotland

Players at the end of the match after Australia's shock win over South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.

How Scotland's top-six hopes were affected by shock result

Tom Jordan during a visit by the Scotland squad to Nabua Primary School in Fiji.

Scotland hope to have learned Fiji lesson of 2017

Harry Paterson during a Scotland training session at the Oriam earlier this week. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

World Rugby ranking so important to Scotland as 'huge test' awaits

Darcy Graham scores for Scotland against Tonga in Nice during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Why Scotland summer tour and autumn Tests impact Rugby World Cup hopes

Hollie Davidson was recently presented with a Scottish Rugby referee's cap.

Hollie Davidson's landmark appointment is another rugby milestone

Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland against Portugal.

The remarkable attendance stats behind Scotland-Portugal then and now

Four teams are now in the running to win the Rugby World Cup 2023.

Here's who the bookies think will win the Rugby World Cup

The trophy isn't the only thing the players are competing for at this year's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup prize money, trophy and next two hosts

There are several players in contention to end up being the highest points scorer at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Top Scorer Odds

Pierre Schoeman of Scotland goes past Johnny Sexton during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 - the last time the two teams played each other before the Rugby World Cup.

Everything you need to know about the Scotland v Ireland rugby fixture
Scotland will be looking to upset the odds against Ireland in their final pool match at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

George Horne of Scotland celebrates victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 group B match between Scotland and Tonga at Stade de Nice on September 24, 2023 in Nice, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland v Romania Rugby World Cup 2023: Stats and records

ITV schedule chaos sees Coronation Street & Emmerdale impacted

Scotland lost their opening fixture against South Africa and will be looking for a first win of the World Cup against Tonga.

Everything you need to know about the Scotland v Tonga rugby fixture

The players of England form a huddle at full-time following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and Argentina at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.

Who is singing the national anthems at the Rugby World Cup?

Vern Cotter has just a year to solve some big conundrums. Picture: SNS

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