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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
Franco Smith reveals reasons behind rotation decisions ahead of URC trip to Italy and Scotland squad announcement.

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

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

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

Jamie Ritchie during a Glasgow Warriors training Session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Jamie Ritchie in Glasgow Warriors debut and there's a new face at 10

Lions players honour their late team-mate Hyron Andrews ahead of the European Champions Cup match against La Rochelle at the Marcel-Deflandre Stadium in western France, on October 17, 2026.

No minute's silence but Edinburgh will pay respects to Hyron Andrews

Aicha Sutcliffe, centre, will make her first Scotland start in Friday's game v Australia while Hannah Ramsay, right, has been switched from full-back to stand-off. Leah Bartlett, left, is on the bench.

Scotland Women bid to finish on high in Canberra in WXV Global Series

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

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

Edinburgh scrum-half Hector Patterson has signed a new contract.

New deal for Edinburgh scrum-half who is learning from Scotland’s No 1

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

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

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

Duhan van der Merwe, centre, is back in training with Edinburgh Rugby.

Duhan van der Merwe on track for Edinburgh return along with team-mate

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh's Geordie Gwynn scores a try during the EPCR Challenge Cup loss to RC Toulon at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh Rugby set URC target before international break

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

Toulon get to grips with Edinburgh Rugby scrum-half Hector Patterson.

Analysis Intriguing Patterson v White battle but another class act stole show

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt.

'Great person': Edinburgh boss pays tribute to Andrews

Edinburgh's Tom Currie (L) and Glen Young try to stop a Toulon attack.

Edinburgh Rugby undone by Toulon as Jaminet and White steal show

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

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

Kerr to play part in Scotland v New Zealand Murrayfield clash

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

Ollie Smith, left, has been used in a variety of positions by Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith.

Ollie Smith embraces new Glasgow Warriors role as stats reflect value

Scotland's Evie Gallagher in action against Australia during the WXV Global Series match at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on September 26, 2026.

'World's on-form player': Scotland Women look to talisman

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

Darcy Graham during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium this week.

Graham has Scotland chance as he returns to Edinburgh starting side

Scotland's Leia Brebner-Holden will start at scrum-half against Australia in Sydney.

Two changes as Scotland Women bid to end losing run

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn is training fully after recovering from a foot injury.

Glasgow Warriors key duo in frame for return in Champions Cup tie

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

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn receives a guard of honour at full time after the club's stunning win over Stade Toulousain in the Investec Champions Cup at Scotstoun Stadium on December 13, 2025.

Can changes save the Investec Champions Cup’s unloved pool stage?

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

Jack Singleton during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 13, 2026.

Glasgow's new signing Singleton tells his heart attack story

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

Jack Singleton agreed a short-term deal with Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow Warriors sign hooker who suffered 'cardiac event' in training

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

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

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

Callum Reidy comes off the pitch at the end of a successful debut for Glasgow Warriors in the 36-19 win over Connacht at Scotstoun.

Glasgow Warriors debutant comes full circle and has tattoo to prove it

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

Sione Tuipulotu and Josh McKay enjoy the moment after Glasgow Warriors' win over Connacht at Scotstoun Stadium in the United Rugby Championship.

Glasgow-Connacht notebook: McKay cap debate but where was Scherzinger?

Gregor Hiddleston, with ball, on his way to scoring his second try for Glasgow Warriors during the United Rugby Championship win over Connacht at Scotstoun Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors find another way to win but concern over flanker

Josh McKay touches down for Glasgow Warriors in their win over Connacht.

McKay sizzles in front of Townsend as Warriors win once again

Edinburgh's Paul Hill is not getting carried away by the club's good start to the season.

Zebre offers Edinburgh gauge of progress as new man’s influence hailed

Hector Patterson has impressed for Edinburgh Rugby at the start of the season.

'Rumours': Sean Everitt weighs in on futures of Edinburgh Rugby trio

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

Charlie Shiel left Edinburgh at the end of last season after nine years at the club.

Ex-Edinburgh Rugby man swells growing Scottish contingent in France

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

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