All Blacks

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

Auckland Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has reportedly held talks with the SRU over replacing Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach after the World Cup. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Leon MacDonald coy over Scotland link amid reports of SRU talks

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar, is joining Scotland in a consultancy basis for the Six Nations. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Former All Blacks coach and local favourite join Scotland group for Six Nations

Hamish Watson pictured at an Edinburgh training session at DAM Health Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson back in training but Edinburgh and Scotland waiting game goes on

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with his former team-mate Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52.

Townsend says Doddie Weir's campaigning has already led to MND breakthroughs

Chris Gray (centre high) of Scotland shrugs off a tackle during the match against Fiji at Murrayfield in October 1989. Scotland won the match 38-17. Pic: Russell Cheyne/Allsport

Chris Gray: "'Being edged out by the All Blacks - I know the feeling'

Scotland players line up to observe the Haka ahead of the Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's New Zealand nearly men must start Six Nations opener at Twickenham

Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on ‘biggest honour’, Argentine physicality and possible Paris dash

Sione Tuipulotu (centre) impressed against New Zealand. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu is developing into Scotland’s go-to man in midfield

Mark Telea scores New Zealand's fourth try to put the game beyond Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland’s inability to hold on to leads is a concern for Gregor Townsend

An airborne Darcy Graham scores what looks like a spectacular try against New Zealand only for it to be overturned for a foot in touch. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘A game of inches’ - Darcy a fraction away from one of the great Scotland tries

The returning Finn Russell's kicking was faultless all day but he couldn't quite inspire a much sought-after Scotland victory.

Aidan Smith: The prodigal Russell shines but this defeat is agonising

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster celebrates with man-of-the-match Dalton Papali'i after the win over Scotland.

Proud Foster hails New Zealand's composure after battling back to beat Scotland

Stuart Hogg is unable to hide his dejection at full time despite an excellent performance for Scotland against New Zealand.

How the Scotland players rated after coming so close to beating New Zealand

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie sports a Doddie Weir headband during the final training run ahead of the New Zealand game. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Inspired by Lomu and Doddie, Ritchie says it’s time for Scotland to make history

Finn Russell trains with his team mates during the Scotland captain's run at Murrayfield ahead of the New Zealand game. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Russell tricks all too familiar to All Blacks captain who was his team-mate

New Zealand's Wayne Smith (right) breaks away with the ball during the 25-25 draw with Scotland in 1983.

Close but no cigar: Five times Scotland have pushed the All Blacks to the brink

Tim Visser scored two tries for Scotland in his Murrayfield debut against the All Blacks - a feat still talked about in his Dutch homeland today.

Saturday Interview: Tim Visser recalls life with Scotland

New Zealand's Scottish-born scrum-half Finlay Christie in action against Japan. (Photo by RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

Meet the Scottish-born scrum-half who will play for New Zealand against Scotland

Chris Harris helped Scotland beat Fiji 28-12 but warned a big improvement will be needed against the All Blacks. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Chris Harris: Scotland will need to ‘raise everything’ against the All Blacks

Scotland's team to play New Zealand will be named on Friday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who should Townsend pick in his Scotland team to play New Zealand?

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend chats with Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell brings ‘good energy’ into the squad says Scotland coach

Scotland's Stuart Hogg (right) is tackled by the All Blacks' Beauden Barrett late in the 2017 Murrayfield game to be denied a try

New Zealand expect Scotland backlash from 2017 Murrayfield encounter

Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand takes a conversion during the weekend win over Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'Finn Russell is my favourite 10 in the world', reveals All Blacks star

Fin Smith was man of the match in Northampton Saints' win over Exeter Chiefs. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fin Smith, Finn Russell and the stand-off options for Scotland v New Zealand

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg was yellow-carded by referee Nic Berry after an accumulation of penalties. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

High penalty count a source of frustration for Scotland with All Blacks up next

Fiji coach Vern Cotter oversees training at BT Murrayfield ahead of the match with Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

No hard feelings for former Scotland coach making a Murrayfield return

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick was shown a red card in last weekend's win over Japan.

Retallick to miss Scotland v New Zealand due to suspension

Emiliano Boffelli enjoyed a fruitful summer with Argentina. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Boffelli ready to return to training with Edinburgh

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 27: Matías Orlando of Argentina charges into the defence during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina Pumas at Orangetheory Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

New Zealand's struggles make us think to what Scotland could do

Argentina's Emiliano Boffelli was reliable with the boot for the Pumas during their famous win over New Zealand.

Edinburgh's Boffelli shines for Argentina in historic win over New Zealand

All Blacks coach Ian Foster at a news conference in Auckland as it was confirmed he would remain as All Blacks head coach. (Jed Bradley/New Zealand Herald via AP)

New Zealand boss Ian Foster backed and enhanced role for ex-Ireland coach

New Zealand's coach Ian Foster embraces New Zealand's scrum-half Aaron Smith as they celebrate after victory over South Africa.

Foster unsure on New Zealand future as Boffelli shines for Pumas

New Zealand were downed by the Ireland in the summer series.

Forget the All Blacks: You are playing New Zealand now, just another country

Scotland players applaud Argentina off the field after losing the series-deciding test match at the Madre de Ciudades Stadium last weekend. (Photo by PABLO GASPARINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Allan Massie: Scotland's major failing is not a new one - it goes back to 1994

Garry Ringrose scored one of Ireland's tries in their extraordinary triumph over New Zealand.

Ireland beat All Blacks again to seal historic tour success in New Zealand

Scotland's Stuart Hogg is tackled by Beauden Barrett late in the game to be denied a try on New Zealand's last visit to Murrayfield in 2017. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Scotland to take on Australia with homebased players only

Scotland face up to the New Zealand Haka at Murrayfield in 2017. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Scotland to host the All Blacks at Murrayfield

Glasgow coach Danny Wilson has picked 14 of the 15 players who started in the win over Exeter Chiefs. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow coach Wilson expects different Edinburgh approach with Pyrgos at 9

South Africa were defeated by Australia last weekend.

Wounded South Africa bite back at critics ahead of New Zealand clash

The All Blacks are staying at home for the time being after lockdown in New Zealand.

Ex-Glasgow boss Rennie slams All Blacks as call leaves Championship in chaos

Players from both teams clash during the second Test between South Africa and the Lions in Cape Town. Picture: Steve Haag/PA

Allan Massie: Last week was dreadful - this is the Lions’ last chance

Dan Carter celebrates victory at the end of the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final clash between New Zealand and South Africa in October 2015

All Blacks legend Carter announces retirement

The group of players could seek damages from the Rugby Football Union and other governing bodies. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

Rugby faces legal challenge on concussion from former players

Argentina captain Pablo Matera has been sacked over "discriminatory" and "xenophobic" tweets.

Argentina captain sacked for ‘xenophobic’ posts on Twitter

Sam Cane of the All Blacks lays down a No 10 jersey in memory of Diego Maradona prior to the Tri-Nations match against Argentina. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Watch All Blacks pay tribute to Diego Maradona before Haka against Argentina

Argentina celebrate after their stunning win over New Zealand. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Argentina stun All Blacks in historic Tri-Nations shock

Jim Blair helped the All Blacks to major victories

Obituary: Jim Blair, Scot who helped All Blacks achieve major victories

South Africa won the Rugby Championship last year as well as the World Cup. Picture: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

Rugby Championship rocked as champions pull out

Ireland's John O''Driscoll fields for the British and Lions during the fourth Test against New Zealand as Scottish scrum-half Roy Laidlaw looks on. Photograph: Allsport UK

On this day 1983: Lions suffer worst ever defeat

David Klemmer of Australia Kangaroos during a rugby league international Test match against Tonga at Eden Park in Auckland. Picture: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

Hybrid 14-a-side rugby union-rugby league Test match under discussion

All Black great Dan Carter is making a surprise return to Super Rugby for the Auckland Blues. Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images

Dan Carter back in Super Rugby as Blues confirm signing of World Cup-winning sta...

Dan Carter is a free agent after finishing his playing commitments with Japanese club Kobelco Steelers. Picture: Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty

Dan Carter set for New Zealand swansong with Auckland Blues

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.

Scotland's summer tour of South Africa and New Zealand officially called off

Gary Armstrong fronts up to the New Zealand forwards during the Second Test at Eden Park

The day Scotland gave the mighty All Blacks a fright in their own back yard

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Ian Blackford is waving goodbye to his time as an MP.

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford standing down at next election

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Rosebank would still go ahead under Labour if given approval, says Anas Sarwar

Ange Postecoglou has left Celtic to take charge of Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Postecoglou Celtic exit confirmed as new Spurs boss delivers farewell speech