Rugby Union

Wales player Alun Wyn Jones looks on during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Ireland at Principality Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales.

Wales could be all the poorer for Alun Wyn Jones absence at World Cup

Finn Russell's Racing 92 will face Stade Francais in the Top 14 play-offs. (Photo by Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)

Finn Russell's Top 14 bid hinges on Paris derby

Mosese Tuipulotu, with ball in hand, in action for New South Wales Waratahs against Crusaders. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP)

Mosese Tuipulotu makes decision on his future - and it's bad news for Scotland

Scotland will play France home and away in August, with both games live on Prime Video. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

TV deal for Scotland Rugby World Cup warm-up matches

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has left Ulster. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

16 Scottish rugby players on the lookout for a new club this summer

Scotland scrum-half Ben White in action for London Irish. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

London Irish deadline extension gives hope to Scots duo and rest of squad

Glasgow Warriors' Tom Jordan enjoyed a breakthrough season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The Scotsman Rugby awards: Players of season and unforgettable try

Steve Tandy, John Dalziel and Pieter de Villiers have signed new contracts with Scotland.

Former All Blacks assistant to work with Scotland at Rugby World Cup

Munster's lock Tadhg Beirne (top L) handles the ball in the line-out during the URC final against Stormers.

Munster land URC title as Glasgow's conquerors dig deep to overcome Stormers

Scotland winger Sean Maitland and Tom Roebuck - who may represent the Scots in the future - challenge for the ball.

Saracens win Prem final: Maitland injury, climate activists, Scots hope scores

Ali Price came on as a second-half replacement in Glasgow Warriors' Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Comment: Superb Smith made three ill-judged Glasgow Warriors decisions

Ayrshire Bulls' Blair Macpherson celebrates after scoring a try during a FOSROC Super Series Sprint final against Heriot's at Millbrae.

Ayrshire Bulls win Super Sprint Series after hard-fought victory over Heriot's

Sean Maitland is aiming for a third Premiership title with Saracens. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Roebuck and Maitland add tartan tinge to intriguing Twickenham showdown

Tom Roebuck has scored eight tries for Sale this season and qualifies for Scotland due to being born in Inverness.

Scotland and England battle for Sale winger Roebuck - 'they have been knocking'

Franco Smith addresses his Glasgow Warriors players during an open training session at Scotstoun in April. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How early-riser Franco Smith gave Glasgow Warriors the wake-up call they needed

Mike Blair applauds the fans after his final home game as Edinburgh head coach. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh struck by second season syndrome but at least fans stayed loyal

Sam Johnson is on the bench for the Barbarians against a World XV at Twickenham. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for Barbarians)

Barbarians v World XV: Six Glasgow Warriors players and one from Edinburgh

Franco Smith was voted BKT United Rugby Championship coach of the year by his peers.

Glasgow Warriors' Franco Smith voted URC coach of the year by his peers

Scotland centre Sam Johnson will play for the Barbarians against a World XV. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Departing Glasgow Warriors player named in squad for Twickenham clash

Ali Price played as a second-half replacement in Glasgow Warriors' Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ali Price on bench frustrations, cup final defeat and the Glasgow work ethic

Glasgow Warriors' Kyle Steyn goes over to score their side's third try during the ECPR Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon.

Glasgow Warriors must learn from cup final defeat like the class of 2015

Huw Jones is unable to prevent Toulon's Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse scoring the French club's second try in the 43-19 Challenge Cup final win. (Photo by Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

Jones blames error count rather than stage fright for Glasgow final defeat

Disappointment for the Glasgow Warriors players following their 43-19 defeat by Toulon in the Challenge Cup final in Dublin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors reaction: ‘Too soft’; lineout woes; the start, not the end

Toulon were too strong for Glasgow Warriors in Dublin as they landed the Challenge Cup at the fifth time of asking.

How outclassed Glasgow were left with regrets in Challenge Cup final defeat

The dejected Glasgow Warriors players look at their medals following the 43-19 defeat by Toulon in Dublin.

Smith: Unfair to say Glasgow Warriors team selection was wrong against Toulon

Glasgow Warriors players Murphy Walker, Domingo Miotti and Matt Fagerson emerge for the Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium. (Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock)

How Smith’s tough love has Glasgow Warriors on the brink of history in Dublin

Richie Gray, left, worked previously with the Springboks but is now part of the coaching team at Toulon. (Photo by David Gibson/Photosport/Shutterstock)

Meet the other Richie Gray, who is helping Toulon plot Glasgow’s downfall

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith in the Aviva Stadium ahead of Friday's European Challenge Cup final. (Photo by David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock)
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‘Elephant in the room’ cited by Glasgow Warriors coach as pressure all on Toulon

La Rochelle and Leinster contested last season's Heineken Champions Cup final and will do so again this year.

Heineken Champions Cup final could be held in USA as rugby looks to grow

Domingo Miotti will start at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How to watch Glasgow Warriors v Toulon Challenge Cup final on TV

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has named his team to play Toulon. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors team to play Toulon: Surprise omissions from the pack

Fraser Brown will be hoping to be part of the Glasgow Warriors team in Friday's Challenge Cup final against Toulon.

Brown on Smith big comment, Glasgow hookers' car journeys and Scotland snub

Toulon's Italian number eight Sergio Parisse is hanging up his boots this summer. (Photo by Christophe SIMON / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Glasgow fan advantage of no concern as Toulon aim for Parisse trophy send-off

John McGuigan is the new chair of Scottish Rugby Limited.

Scottish Rugby appoint new chair as John McGuigan replaces John Jeffrey

Glasgow Warriors head coach has been successful with his squad rotation and faces some tough calls on certain positions.

Glasgow Warriors team: Smith faces huge calls but won't be swayed by sentiment

Duncan Paia'aua of RC Toulon is tackled by Matteo Minozzi and Tomas Albornoz of Benetton Rugby during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi-Final match between RC Toulon and Benetton Rugby at Felix Mayol Stadium on April 30, 2023 in Toulon, France.

Toulon wary of Warriors' Tuipulotu as Aussie mate plans to keep 'watchful' eye

Scott Cummings is hoping for European glory when Glasgow Warriors take on Toulon in the Challenge Cup final.

Cummings: Talk is cheap ahead of Glasgow Warriors' final with Toulon

Munster defended impressively against Glasgow Warriors during their recent win at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Glasgow Warriors are a ‘7-14-21’ team rather than a ‘3-6-9’ one

Domingo Miotti started in the Challenge Cup knockout wins over the Dragons and Lions. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Miotti and Weir dilemma for Glasgow Warriors ahead of Challenge Cup final

Toulon lost heavily to Racing 92 ahead of Friday's Challenge Cup final against Glasgow Warriors.

Much-changed Toulon suffer heavy Top 14 defeat ahead of Warriors showdown

Toulon fly-half Dan Biggar is enjoying his first season at Stade Mayol.

Toulon's Challenge Cup hoodoo: French club driven to get hands on elusive trophy

Stafford McDowall was at school the last time Glasgow Warriors competed in a final.

McDowall recalls Glasgow Warriors' last final and Toulon's galacticos era

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says there was an approach from an unnamed Top 14 club.

Townsend opens up on approach from French club and Postecoglou Celtic talks

Sean Maitland scored two tries as Saracens defeated Northampton Saints to reach the Gallagher Premiership play-off final.

Rugby wrap: Maitland Saracens controversy, Stormers and Munster reach URC final

Glasgow Warriors players are dejected during a BKT United Rugby Championship match.

Glasgow paid price for not playing percentages but defeat far from a disaster

Next season's United Rugby Championship will not begin until late October. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Start date for next season's United Rugby Championship revealed

Sione Tuipulotu and Darcy Graham are both in the URC Elite XV. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors represented in the URC team of the season

Tom Jordan was sent off for Glasgow Warriors last weekend against Munster.

Jordan to miss Glasgow's final after original confusion over banned matches

Stuart McInally is back in the Scotland fold. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Retiring Scotland duo given World Cup incentive and chance to bow out on a high

Sam Johnson is leaving Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland centre among six players leaving Glasgow Warriors

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension until April 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend: I wasn’t sure new Scotland deal would ever happen

Finn Russell is among 41 players selected by Gregor Townsend for Scotland's World Cup training squad.

Scotland's World Cup training squad: 41 players picked but six notable absentees

Gregor Townsend has agreed a new contract with Scotland until April 2026.

Townsend's new deal: Remarkable longevity amid public courting of other options

Gregor Townsend has signed a new contract until April 2026 as the Scotland national team head coach.

Townsend agrees new Scotland contract - deal length, what he and Dodson said

Finn Russell, centre, is likely to be delayed in joining up with Scotland if Racing 92 make the Top 14 play-offs. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland Rugby World Cup training squad: Townsend's future, Finn Russell delay

Scottish Rugby legend Gavin Hastings and Struan Kerr-Liddell, who was left paralysed after injuring himself during a game of rugby, were at Watsonians Football Club to announce the release of a pair of charity whiskies by Loch Lomond Distillery.

Gavin Hastings launches charity whiskies to support injured rugby players

Kyle Steyn's second-half try was not enough for Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors' Jordan consoled after red card as he sweats on suspension

Watsonians landed the Sarah Beaney Cup with a victory against Corstorphine Cougars at BT Murrayfield.

Silver Saturday: Hawick showered with praise after securing double

Glasgow's Rory Darge is dejected during the defeat to Munster at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith details Glasgow turning point v Munster - 'it wasn't the red card'

Glasgow's Kyle Steyn is thwarted in his attempts to reach the Munster line. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow pay price for red card as Munster progress to URC semi-finals

Ollie Smith (second right) in action for Glasgow Warriors against Jean Kleyn of Munster during a URC match earlier in the season.

Warriors' best is now better than Munster's - but this is still finely poised

Stafford McDowall will start at 12 for Glasgow Warriors against Munster. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McDowall takes centre stage as Glasgow Warriors pick Scotland man on bench

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What channel is Glasgow Warriors v Munster on? Kick-off time, TV details

Doddie Weir passed away last year after his battle with MND.

Leeds Rhinos to honour Doddie Weir with tribute kit

Sione Tuipulotu on the attack against Scarlets during Glasgow Warriors' European Challenge Cup semi-final win in Wales. (Photo by Ashley Crowden/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Celtic semi was icing on cake for Tuipulotu after Glasgow Warriors win

Jamie Ritchie takes a selfie with fans after Edinburgh's final game of the season, against Ulster. (Photo by Leah Scholes/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Jamie Ritchie wishes Glasgow Warriors well - he'd just rather it was Edinburgh

Toulon's Charles Ollivon has had his red card overturned. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Toulon's Charles Ollivon free to face Glasgow Warriors after red card decision

Sebastian Cancelliere has scored nine tries for Glasgow Warriors this season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors wing signs new deal and hailed as ‘model professional’

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The damage done by a wild fire at Tentsmuir (Pic: Forestry and Land Scotland)

Ranger assaulted for asking someone to put out campfire

A computer generated image issued by Transport Scotland of the proposed debris flow shelter

£470m road shelter planned to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslides

English rock band Wolf Alice are the subject of Michael Winterbottom's film 'On The Road'.

Five must-watch documentary movies set in the world of popular music