Alex Dunbar

Alex Dunbar, who has announced his retirement, was a bulwark for Glasgow and Scotland. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Dunbar was a centre in the New Zealand mould - powerful, skilful, fast

Alex Dunbar scores for Scotland against Ireland in the 2017 Six Nations with a cheeky lineout move. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Alex Dunbar calls time on rugby to concentrate on farming

Adam Hastings should exert the authority he has shown when playing for Glasgow in the Europe. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

Allan Massie: If we can’t score tries today, there’s something very wrong indeed

Jonny Gray's move to Exeter has provoked mixed feelings. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Allan Massie: Glasgow’s inability to retain their best players is depressing

Rory Hutchinson in action for Scotland against France in Nice. Picture. Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: ‘We played like someone rubbing sleep from his eyes’

Alex Dunbar is joining Brive in the French Top 14. Picture: Bruce White/SNS

Allan Massie: Alex Dunbar’s Brive encounter is a flight of French fancy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. Pic: SNS/Gary Hutchsion

Iain Morrison: Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has some big squad selection decisi...

Scotland centre Duncan Taylor has been out of action since September but is returning to fitness. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS/SRU

Duncan Taylor back on centre stage as trio miss out on Scotland squad

Brilliant Fijian No 8 Viliame Mata could be key for Edinburgh. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Form favours Glasgow but Edinburgh have forward power

Alex Dunbar has been released by Glasgow. Picture: SNS

Glasgow Warriors announce departure of Scotland centre

Scotland's George Horne. Pic: SNS/SRU/Gary Hutchison

Scotland’s missing men: Who could break into World Cup squad?

Gregor Townsend must try to stop airing his grievances with certain referees

Analysis: Five issues Scotland coach Gregor Townsend needs to tackle before the ...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: SNS

Hamish Watson to miss Scotland’s first two Six Nations matches after breaking ha...

Allan Dell has been severely restricted in game time this season. Photographs: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Will Edinburgh and Glasgow Euro runs lead to Six Nations success?

Glasgow's Matt Fagerson suffered an early injury against Cardiff. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Glasgow deserve some luck against Saracens

Glasgow Warriors' Alex Dunbar will play for Ayr this weekend. Picture: SNS

Scotland cap Alex Dunbar to play for Ayr v Heriot's

Luke Morgan will make his Welsh debut. Picture: Getty.

Allan Massie: It's still odd playing Wales in November

Glasgow centre Sam Johnson hopes to cement his place in the side with victory at Cardiff

Glasgow centre Sam Johnson targets key victory at Cardiff

Glasgow Warriors' Tommy Seymour will play at full-back against Cardiff

Glasgow coach Rennie confident Seymour will shine at full-back

Centres Alex Dunbar (left) and Huw Jones have impressed for Glasgow Warriors. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Allan Massie: Alex Dunbar and Huw Jones Scotland's best centre pairing

Glasgow Warriors' Adam Hastings (R) in action. Pic: SNS/SRU

Iain Morrison: Adam Hastings gives Glasgow the edge

Glasgow Warriors Ruaridh Jackson looks ahead to The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge match against Harlequins on Saturday. Picture: SNS

Ruaridh Jackson happy to offer versatility for Glasgow Warriors

Nick Grigg tries to dodge his team-mates during a game of tag at Scotland training in Resistencia. Picture: Â©Fotosport/David Gibson

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend mixes youth and experience

Alex Dunbar won't be going on tour after the centre injured a hamstring. PICTURE: SNS

Mark Bennett replaces injured Alex Dunbar on Scotland summer tour

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie in training ahead of the 1972 Cup clash with Glasgow. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie braced for breakdown battle v Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors' Alex Dunbar at training. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Alex Dunbar: Glasgow players are finding fitness at right time

Man of the match Peter Horne converts one of Glasgows four tries on a satisfying night for the No 10. Picture: SNS

Glasgow Warriors 35 - 22 Connacht: Clinical hosts book home semi-final

Finn Russell at Glasgow Warriors training earlier in the week. Picture: SNS

Dave Rennie explains Finn Russell benching as Glasgow face Connacht

Ryan Wilson has suffered a chest injury. Picture: SNS

Ryan Wilson ruled out as Glasgow announce team for Connacht clash

Scarlets pair John Barclay and Ken Owens charge in to tackle Glasgows Rob Harley during the weekends Pro14 encounter in Llanelli. Picture: Alex Davidson/INPHO/REX/Shutterstock

Kenny Murray admits pressure is on as Glasgow Warriors seek to atone for Scarlet...

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Gregor Townsend seeks to recapture spirit of 2017

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: SNS

Scotland announce team for Six Nations opener against Wales

Stuart Hogg was named RBS Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row last season.

Stuart Hogg could go into Six Nations after just one club game

Glasgow Warriors' Niko Matawalu (left) tries to surge forward. Picture: SNS

Glasgow 17 - 0 Edinburgh: Warriors level 1872 Cup series

Scotland's Henry Pyrgos returns to club duties with Glasgow Warriors on Friday. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Glasgow turn to Henry Pyrgos and Pete Horne for Blues test

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend oversees training at BT Murrayfield ahead of the final autumn Test against Australia. Picture: SNS/SRU

Scotland aim to finish with flourish at sold-out Murrayfield

Glasgow Warriors centre Peter Horne. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland make one change to the team to play Australia

All Black legend Zinzan Brooke. Picture: Steve Bardens/Getty Images

Scotland coach Mike Blair shrugs off Zinzan Brooke jibe

Scotland's Tommy Seymour during training at Oriam. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS/SRU

Gregor Townsend turns to Glasgow for a leg up

The Glasgow squad go through a lineout drill at Ravenscraig's indoor facility ahead of tonight's top of Conference A clash with Munster. Picture: SNS

Glasgow injuries ease but Alex Dunbar may miss autumn Tests

Warriors' Adam Ashe races through to score his try. Picture: SNS/SRU Gary Hutchison

Glasgow Warriors 31 - 10 Ospreys: Two wins from two for Warriors

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie. Picture: SNS

Dave Rennie names PRO14 debutants in his Glasgow Warriors team
IT won't just be Dave Rennie getting his first taste of Guinness Pro14 action when Glasgow face Connacht in Galway tomorrow after the coach handed two competiti...

Finn Russell's charge-down try against Australia in Sydney was impressive. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport

Allan Massie: Sydney tries illustrated Scotland's class

Scotland rugby union coach Gregor Townsend. Picture: AFP/Getty

Scotland rugby team trimmed ahead of final test

Australias Bernard Foley attempts to escape from Ryan Wilson. Picture: David Gibson.

No shortage of confidence in this Scotland squad

Gloucester's Matt Scott in action in the Challenge Cup final. Picture: Ross Parker

Matt Scott puts focus on playing for Scotland

Tommy Seymour dives over to score the game's fourth try and secure the bonus point. Picture:

Scotland 29 - 0 Italy: Player ratings

West End primary school in Elgin is appealing for a new head teacher.

Moray primary school in YouTube plea to recruit head teacher

Scotland hooker Ross Ford is the only Calcutta Cup winner in the current side. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Calcutta Cup winner Ross Ford knows what will be needed

Tim Visser scores Scotland's second try. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Scotland 29 - 13 Wales: Story of the match

Scotland celebrate a momentous win. Picture: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP/Getty Images

Scotland 29 - 13 Wales: Player ratings

Scotland's Alex Dunbar. Picture SBS/SRU.

Scotland's Alex Dunbar ready for a physical Six Nations battle

Allan Massie: Ali Price is right choice for Scotland

Huw Jones is tackled by Ireland's Garry Ringrose. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Huw Jones signs two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors

Stuart Hogg crosses for Scotland's first try. Picture: SNS.

Stuart Hogg's genius gets Scotland off to a Six Nations flyer

Stuart Hogg opens the scoring in Scotland's defeat of Ireland. Picture: PA

Scotland 27 - 22 Ireland: Stuart Hogg the hero in gritty win

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