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Fiji ran Australia close before losing out to a late, late try.

Fiji warning for Scotland - and it's not what you think
More to the islanders’ game than virtuoso skill - but they’ve got that too

Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotus started together for the British & Irish Lions against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Scotland's Lions fears intensify - others now ahead in Test stakes Graham Bean

Scotland stand-off Finn Russell starts for the Lions.

Lions name strong team to face Brumbies - but only two Scots get nod

Scotland's Stafford McDowall (R) and Maori All Black's Daniel Rona (L) in action.

Scotland's Pacific roadshow heads to Fiji - and respect is granted

Huw Jones breaks free after good work from fellow Scot Sione Tuipulotu to score Lions' opening try.

Error-strewn Lions stutter in Sydney but Scots rise above mediocrity

Scotland's Cameron Henderson wins a lineout against the Maori All Blacks in Whangarei.

Scotland reaction to win over the Māori as one player suffers blow

Scotland's Stafford McDowall, top, celebrates with Rory Hutchinson and Arron Reed after the win over the Maori All Blacks.

'Massively proud' - huge defensive effort as Scots beat Māori

Freddy Douglas was a menace throughout for Scotland U20 and scored a first-half try.

Galling end for Scotland Under-20s as they let slip winning position

Scotland captain Stafford McDowall at the Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei ahead of Saturday's match against the Māori All Blacks.

'Respect' - McDowall explains Scotland Haka stance

Ali Price has joined Montpellier after leaving Edinburgh Rugby.

Scotland veteran pens two-year deal with Top 14 side

Fin Richardson will play for Scotland for the first time in Saturday's game against the Māori All Blacks.

15 changes for Scotland, why Tests take priority and main Māori threat

Scotland U20s' Freddy Douglas returns to the team for the game against Australia.

Douglas returns as Scotland U-20s take on wounded Wallabies

Glasgow Warriors' Huw Jones (L) and Sione Tuipulotu will start for the Lions on Saturday.

Lions chance for Huwipulotu - but Farrell call is tough on Jordan

Scottish international rugby star brothers Matt (right) and Zander Fagerson alongside Fraser Smith (centre) at the newly opened Zone.One cafe in St Andrews.

Gigantic men with tiny cups - inside Scottish Rugby's coffee culture

Gregor Townsend is in New Zealand with the Scotland squad.

Townsend addresses Scotland head coach future amid new contract talk

Alexander Masibaka will make his first Scotland start against Maori.

Scotland hand trio big chance for Maori clash

Dan Lancaster in action for Scotland Under 18s against Wales Under 19s in March 2018.

Scottish-qualified stand-off joins Glasgow Warriors from French rugby

Huw Jones of the British & Irish Lions makes a break and scores a try during the victory over Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

How the Scots contributed as Lions suffer injury blow in win over Reds

Ben Muncaster during a Scotland rugby training session at the Oriam last week. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scotland players met with 'truly unique experience' in New Zealand

Jodie Burrage returns the ball to US player Caty McNally during her first round defeat at Wimbledon. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Burrage ponders trip to see boyfriend play for the Lions after Wimbledon exit

Edinburgh Rugby will once again come up against Finn Russell and Bath.

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors discover Champions Cup foes

Blair Kinghorn has joined up with the Lions squad.

Kinghorn gets helping hand from mum and wife in race to join Lions

David White will join Scottish Rugby as Chief Financial Officer later this month.

Scottish Rugby make key appointment 'at critical moment'

England U20 player George Timmins has been suspended.

England starlet hit with hefty ban after leaving Scot needing stitches

Scotland scrum-half Ben White has been called up by the British and Irish Lions.

White's rollercoaster Lions journey as Burrage is proven right

Callum Hunter-Hill, left, Ivan van Zyl, centre, and Maro Itoje celebrate Saracens' win over Sale in the 2023 Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham.

Hunter-Hill returns to Edinburgh Rugby after six years away

Ben White is joining the Lions squad.

White called up by British & Irish Lions after 'shocking news'

Cole Forbes of Maori All Blacks scores the team's first try during the win over Japan in Tokyo.

Ex-Scotland squad man set to face Townsend's side in tour opener

England's Tyler Offiah on the attack against Scotland during the World Rugby U20 Championship Pool A match at Payanini Center in Verona.

Scotland U20 rue 'needless errors' as England man sees red for elbow

Blair Kinghorn, centre, celebrates with Toulouse team-mates Thibaud Flament, left, and Jack Willis and the Bouclier de Brennus trophy after winning the French Top 14 final against Bordeaux-Begles at the Stade de France.

Kinghorn delays Lions flight after going distance in Top 14 thriller

Sione Tuipulotu of the British & Irish Lions is tackled by Dylan Pietsch tackles during the tour match against Western Force at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Don’t know how funny that gag is’ – Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig

Alex Masibaka during a Scotland training session at the Oriam.

‘Full circle’ - Scots player with Fijian heritage set for cap in Suva

Toulouse's Blair Kinghorn fights for the ball with Bordeaux-Begles full-back Romain Buros during the French Top 14 final in Paris.

Glory for Blair Kinghorn but Toulouse need extra time in Top 14 final

Tomos Williams of the British and Irish Lions clutches his left hamstring during the tour match against Western Force in Perth, Australia.

Ben White comes into Lions conversation as Tomos Williams limps off

Finn Russell (R) and Sione Tuipulotu of the British & Irish Lions celebrate after their victory during the tour match against the Western Force at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

How the Scots rated in Lions' big win over Western Force

A Lions jersey bearing Ian McLauchlan’s name and number hangs in the away dressing room at Optus Stadium in Perth before the Lions' tour opener against Western Force.

Ian McLauchlan dressing room tribute ahead of Lions' tour opener

Rory Darge during a Scotland training session at the Oriam before the squad's departure for New Zealand.

How 'gut-punchy' Lions snub gave way to huge pride for Rory Darge

Toulouse's Scottish wing Blair Kinghorn will start the French Top 14 final against Bordeaux-Begles.

Kinghorn v Gray as French rugby's big night throws up a surprise

Scotland U20s' Oliver Duncan (L) and Jack Brown.

Why there's good and bad news for Scotland U20 ahead of World Champs

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

Finn Russell has been picked to start at stand-off for the British and Irish Lions against Western Force.

Finn Russell among four Scots picked to start Lions next match

Franco Smith, head coach of Glasgow Warriors, has a year remaining on his contract.

'The longer he stays, the better' - Smith urged to remain with Glasgow

Pierre Schoeman of the British & Irish Lions looks on after their defeat to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman defends Lions selection as overseas contingent cause a stir

Andy Onyeama-Christie is back in the Scotland squad and trained this week at Oriam ahead of the summer tour.

'Won't hold me back' - the injury that forced team-mates to look away

Rory Hutchinson last played for Scotland against Portugal at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on November 16, 2024.

Scotland call up experienced replacement for summer tour

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt who has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged to release his stars to their Super Rugby franchises throughout the tour.

Australia rejects Lions demands to release star players for tour games

George Turner has return to the Scotland fold and is pictured during a squad training session this week at the Oriam.

'Glad I left door open' - hooker eyes milestone after ending cap exile

Huw Jones and Pierre Schoeman are among the British and Irish Lions players at the official welcoming ceremony in Perth.

'Agreement is very clear' - Lions warn Australia in player release row

British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell signs autographs for a fan upon arrival at Perth International Airport on June 22, 2025, ahead of the team's rugby match against Western Force.

Lions provide Huw Jones update as injury concerns emerge over key duo

Scotland winger Ross McCann in action for the Great Britain sevens team against Tonga during an Olympic repechage event in Monaco in 2024. GB men failed to qualify.

Scotland offer to lead on GB rugby sevens as cuts threaten the sport

Freddy Douglas scored a stunning try for Scotland Under-20s against France in the U20 Six Nations match at Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris in March.

Freddy Douglas on Scotland U20s' plan to beat the heat at World Champs

Scottish prop forward Ian McLauchlan of the British Lions peparing for their summer tour of Australia in May, 1971, at the revolutionary pre-tour training camp at Eastbourne. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ian McLauchlan: Mighty Mouse of rugby with heart bigger than his body

Blair Kinghorn will miss Lions first match in Australia next weekend.

Kinghorn Lions arrival further delayed as Toulouse reach Top 14 final

Sione Tuipulotu and Duhan van der Merwe of British & Irish Lions during the 1888 Cup defeat to Argentina at Aviva Stadium. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Lions suffer 54-year first in Argentina loss on mixed night for Scots

Rufus McLean playing for Scotland against South Africa at Murrayfield in 2021.

Rufus McLean called up by USA after domestic abuse conviction

Scotland U20 head coach Kenny Murray, centre, with some of his players.

Scotland name U20 squad but in dark over key aspect of World Champs

Toulouse's Scottish full-back Blair Kinghorn has not played since being injured against Castres on April 26.

Blair Kinghorn's Toulouse return is good news for Lions

Finn Russell enjoys Bath's Premiership final win over Leicester with his daughters.

Decision made on Finn Russell’s future as three-year deal is agreed

Scottish Gas Murrayfield could host up to 12 concerts a year.

Concerts, NFL, UFC, no football - Murrayfield vision and £1.9m on loos

Scottish Rugby chief executive Alex Williamson.

Scottish Rugby chief wants Townsend to stay beyond 2026 Six Nations

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu will make his British and Irish Lions debut against Argentina on Friday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Lions team to face Argentina named as two Scots make starting XV

Sione Tuipulotu has recovered from a pectoral injury.

My strongest Lions Test team - including four Scots in the starting XV

Finn Russell with daughter Skye after helping Bath beat Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership final at the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham on Saturday.

Finn Russell in gentle Lions introduction but one Scot remains absent

Edinburgh's Boan Venter in action during an EPCR Challenge Cup match against Bayonne.

South Africa call up Edinburgh player on Scotland's radar

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend announces his squad for the Skyscanner Pacific Tour.

Gregor Townsend expects talks on his future as landmark looms

Finn Russell poses with his children and the trophy after Bath's win over Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham.

Finn Russell explains risky pass as Bath grab Premiership glory

Finn Russell has already helped Bath win the European Challenge Cup this season, beating Lyon in the final in Cardiff.

Finn Russell explains kicking tweak as Bath bid to end 29-year wait

Leinster captain Jack Conan and Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortjé with the BKT URC Trophy at Croke Park.

What TV channel is Leinster v Bulls on? How to watch URC final

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