Scottish Rugby

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

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

Scotland fly-half Fergus Burke in action against Leicester Tigers in round one of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM season (Pic: Getty)

Scots abroad: Burke plays part in thriller, Kinghorn absent

Jamie Dobie reached 100 Glasgow Warriors caps in their 2026/27 URC opening round win away to Munster (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow win was 'exactly how I wanted my 100th cap to go', says Dobie
Scotland star scored two tries at Thomond Park to help Warriors kick off the new URC season with a bonus point win away to Munster

Desiree Miller of Australia breaks with the ball during the WXV Global Series match against Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on September 26, 2026.

‘Not a witch hunt’: Scotland vow after Australia defeat in WXV series

Scotland's Elliann Clarke on the attack during the WXV Global Series match against Australia at Hive Stadium.

Ill-discipline blamed as Scotland Women see first-half lead overturned

Their were some massive results in round four of the 2026/27 Arnold Clark Men's Premiership rugby season (Pic: SNS)

Premiership Rugby: Currie go top after Heriot's hand Ayr first defeat

Late Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu's widow, Maria Aramburu (L) leaves the Assize Court, France's criminal court, after a hearing in the trial of two far-right activists over the 2022 Aramburu's killing in Paris.

Two men jailed for murder of ex-Glasgow Warriors player

Holland Bogan during a Scotland Women's team run at Hive Stadium.

Scotland forward with world-class potential tipped for massive future

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith (Pic: SNS)

Smith explains why Glasgow's URC title challenge can't be written off

Ayr have won their opening four games but will face a difficult challenge away to Heriot's (Pic: SNS)

Unbeaten Ayr travel to Heriot's in Premiership game of the weekend

Edinburgh Rugby's managing director Doug Struth is about to embark on his eighth season at the helm.

Edinburgh Rugby boss on keeping Everitt and fending off the All Blacks

Sarah Bonar will start for Scotland against Australia in the 2026 WXV Global Series after playing as a replacement against New Zealand last weekend.

Why Scotland v Australia in WXV Series is a more level playing field

Jamie Dobie will play his 100th game for Glasgow Warriors in their 2026/27 URC opener against Munster this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Dobie reaches 100 Glasgow caps as Warriors name team for URC opener

Darcy Graham was in fine try-scoring form for Scotland last season, including a double in the win over France in the Guinness Six Nations match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Darcy Graham out until Christmas and will miss Nations Championship

Gregor Brown played Number 8 for Scotland against Fiji earlier this year and is fully prepared to do so again for club and country if asked (Pic: SNS)

Brown ready to fill number 8 jersey for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland

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

New Zealand overpowered Scotland at Hive Stadium, scoring 10 tries in a 66-14 win.

Chance to make history is powerful motivator for Scotland Women

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