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Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Six Nations verdict: Townsend on Kinghorn’s future and need for more accuracy

Scotland's Luke McConnell walks through the Italian guard of honour after the 17-40 defeat at Scotstoun in the Under-20 Six Nations. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Under-20s suffer second half collapse in crushing defeat to Italy

Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who's maddening and in the next moment marvellous? Scotland of course

Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7

How the Scotland players rated - two stand-out players in victory over Italy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.

Townsend to hold Scotland talks as uncertainty remains over head coach's future

Blair Kinghorn celebrates his final try against Italy in Scotland's 26-14 Six Nations win.

Kinghorn blanks out Scotland position debate - and would rather beer than ball

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Ritchie dismisses anxiety claims over Italy pressure and assesses campaign

Scotland's Duhan van Der Merwe strides forward before playing the pass to Blair Kinghorn to score the last try of the match against Italy.

Scotland end Six Nations with dramatic win despite tense finale against Italy

Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Opportunity knocks for Ollie Smith and Blair Kinghorn in absence of big two

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

Mosese Tuipulotu has been named on the bench for the Waratahs' Super Rugby match against Hurricanes. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu on Scottish Rugby radar with reports of lucrative offer

Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?

Scotland team to play Italy: Townsend must tread a fine line

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15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Ben Healy has made a favourable impression since joining the Scotland squad. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland v Italy ‘not about development’ but Healy set to be part of freshen-up

Richie Gray with Dr James Robson, Scottish Rugby’s chief medical officer. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland to test Gray’s fitness ahead of Italy and give update on Russell

Richie Gray's outstanding form for Glasgow Warriors this season has won him a Scotland recall. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Gray signs new Glasgow deal and explains impact Smith has made on him

Scott Cummings is tackled by three Irish player during Scotland's defeat in the Six Nations clash.

Cummings revels in Scotland return despite Glasgow Warriors comments

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.

Scotland wary of 'dangerous' Italy as Townsend looks to restore calmness to team

Munster's Ben Healy could make his Scotland debut in the final Six Nations match against Italy.

Healy set for Scotland debut against Italy after Russell is ruled out by injury

Murrayfield rose to pay tribute to Siobhan Cattigan ahead of Scotland's Six Nations match against Ireland.

Scotland 'always thinking of Siobhan Cattigan' as squad named for Six Nations

Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called into the Scotland squad.

Scotland duo Russell and Hogg out of Italy match as Savala called into squad

A real attacking threat in the loose and something of a surprise when he was replaced with almost half an hour left as Ireland went through front-row problems. 8

How the Scotland players rated in Six Nations defeat by Ireland

Sione Tuipulotu tries to break through the Irish defence.

Gutted Tuipulotu says Scotland have to learn quickly ahead of Ireland rematch

James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland trio are injury concerns as Townsend appraises Ireland match

Flanker Josh van der Flier of Ireland prepares to throw the ball into the line-out during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ireland's 'immense' character hailed as update given on Ringrose condition

Stuart Hogg won his 100th cap for Scotland against Ireland in the Six Nations clash.

Hogg can make giant tower of his 100 caps but can’t plonk Triple Crown on top

Jamie Ritchie of Scotland looks on as players of Scotland huddle against Ireland.

Ritchie bemoans inability to take chances but vows 'we are not done yet'

Mack Hansen of Ireland scores the team's first try whilst under pressure from Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland.

Scotland's Six Nations hopes over after defeat by Ireland at BT Murrayfield

Siobhan Cattigan passed away in November 2021.

Murrayfield pays tribute to Cattigan with applause ahead of Ireland match

Stuart Hogg's 100th Scotland cap will add an extra emotional edge to Sunday's match with Ireland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend challenges Scotland to beat ‘the best Ireland side we’ve faced’

Stuart Hogg made his Scotland debut in February 2012 against Wales in Cardiff.

From Hawick to 100 Scotland caps: recalling Hogg's journey to the top of rugby

Stuart Hogg is pictured ahead of his 100th cap with fellow Scotland men's centurions Ross Ford, Sean Lamont and Chris Paterson. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland goal being chased by Stuart Hogg as he prepares for 100th cap

The Hawick players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Tennent's Premiership final against Currie Chieftains.

Hawick score last-gasp try to win Tennent's Premiership final against Currie

Peter Walton tries to identify players who can be recruited for Scotland.

Saturday Interview: Peter Walton on finding Scotland's new recruits

Scotland's Jack Dempsey will start against Ireland at Murrayfield. (Picture: Jane Barlow / PA Images)

Beating Ireland would be massive for Scottish rugby says Gregor Townsend

Stuart Hogg will win his 100th Scotland cap on Sunday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celebrating Hogg's journey from skinny Hawick teenager to cap centurion

Scotland's Johnny Rutherford is consoled at full time by an Irish counterpart after the heavy loss at Scotstoun.

Humiliated Scotland U-20s given Six Nations lesson as Ireland land record score

Steve Diamond will be in charge of Edinburgh for the rest of the season.

Edinburgh confirm lead rugby consultant role for Diamond until end of season

Tadhg Furlong is back in the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

Furlong returns amid big Irish changes for Scotland Six Nations clash

Back-row Jack Dempsey comes into the Scotland XV for the Six Nations match against Ireland.

Scotland make two changes for Six Nations clash against Ireland

Hawick and Currie Chieftans do battle at Mansfield Park this weekend for the Tennent's Premiership final.

Hawick and Currie look end long waits as volunteers help match beat weather

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland’s on-form forward says size isn’t everything ahead of his biggest game

Scotland internationalist Siobhan Cattigan died in November 2021, aged 26.

Siobhan Cattigan's parents accuse SRU of behaving dishonourably over tribute

Melrose's Luke Townsend, son of Scotland head coach Gregor, has been named in the Scotland Under-20 line-up for the first time. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend's son Luke set for Scotland Under-20 debut

It takes a minimum of 75 appearances to make the list of Scotland's 11 most-capped male rugby union players.

Scotland’s 11 most capped male rugby union players

Scotland's Grant Gilchrist was sent off against France by Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Why the delay? Insight into Grant Gilchrist hearing

Finn Russell (centre) after Scotland's win over Wales at Murrayfield last month. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How Scotland can win the Six Nations and why bonus points could be crucial

Rory Darge started for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre Parma at Scotstoun on Friday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland update ahead of Ireland: Call-up for Glasgow quartet as two drop out

George Horne, centre, celebrates Scotland's win over Wales last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Gutted to miss France game, Horne outlines determination to win Scotland recall

Connor Eastgate (R) of Watsonians in action against Rory Jackson of Ayrshire Bulls during the FOSROC Super6 Final match between Watsonians and Ayrshire Bulls last year.

Super6 to return with new name and new teams added into mix

Facundo Cordero joins Glasgow Warriors from Exeter Chiefs.

Warriors sign Cordero as backline cover after injury concern to McKay

Grant Gilchrist was sent off during Scotland's defeat by France.

Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after ban

Emiliano Boffelli scored two tries on his return to the Edinburgh side after injury but Leinster won 47-27. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Thoughts turn to Europe as Edinburgh drop down to 12th place in URC

Edinburgh's Mark Bennett and Leinster's Michael Milne during the URC clash at the DAM Health Stadium.

Miserable evening for Edinburgh as rampant Leinster win in capital

Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.

Barring a stinker against Ireland, Finn Russell is surely the 6N's top player

Rory Darge, right, played 67 minutes for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre on Friday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

No need to rush Darge and Cummings back for Scotland, says Smith

Sam Skinner's late try earned Edinburgh a bonus point as they lost 47-27 at home to Leinster. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Lack of intensity in training cited as Edinburgh’s play-off hopes fade

Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell (C) runs with the ball chased by France's hooker Julien Marchand (L) during the Six Nations clash in Paris.

Scotland team a joy to watch and it feels like there’s still more to come

Fraser Brown scores Glasgow's eighth and final try against Zebre Parma at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Franco Smith verdict as Glasgow Warriors find a new way to win

Emiliano Boffelli is back in the Edinburgh team for the first time since December 30. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Blair challenges Edinburgh players to prove Scarlets result was ‘a blip’

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