Dan Biggar

Fraser Brown leads out Glasgow Warriors for the Champions Cup game against Leicester Tigers at the start of the 2016/17 European campaign. This Friday, they kick off the tournament against Northampton Saints at Scotstoun. (Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS)

Fraser Brown: Glasgow Warriors have a pack to flourish in the Champions Cup

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

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

Man of the match Finn Russell celebrates Scotland's victory over Wales and a hat-trick of dazzling set-ups

No worldies from VDM this time - but still a dazzling Scottish victory

An inspired Finn Russell offloads to Kyle Steyn for the Scotland winger to score his second try of the match.

Scotland storm past Wales to make it two wins out of two in 2023 Six Nations

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie lifts the Doddie Weir Cup after the 35-7 win over Wales at BT Murrayfield.

'Talk is cheap': Ritchie hits back at Biggar over pre-match comments

Scotland didn't play to their potential in the defeat by Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Fraser Brown: It’s too easy to overreact, especially on social media

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 12: Alex Cuthbert of Wales takes on Sam Skinner of Scotland and Matt Fagerson of Scotland during the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Wales vs Scotland highlights 2022: watch best bits from Six Nations match

Finn Russell of Scotland leaves the field after he receives a yellow card for a knock on during the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Finn Russell: Why was Scot sent to sin-bin v Wales?

Wales' prop Tomas Francis (C) dives over the line during the Six Nations match against Scotland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland suffer Six Nations defeat as Wales edge tight encounter in Cardiff

Finn Russell chips the ball through a gap in the South African defence during the Lions' defeat in the third Test. Picture: Halden Krog/AP

Fraser Brown: Calling Finn Russell a ‘maverick’ is hugely disrespectful

Finn Russell and Ali Price take a moment to reflect on the Lions' narrow defeat by the Springboks in the third Test which saw South Africa win the series 2-1. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock

Finn Russell’s attacking intent shows the Lions what they could have had

Dejection for Finn Russell, right, and Elliot Daly after the final whistle of the third Test. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Gatland offers qualified praise for Finn Russell as he rues high penalty count

Morne Steyn stepped off the bench to kick two penalties for South Africa and win the series against the Lions. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Finn Russell’s Lions heroics in vain as veteran Steyn clinches series for Boks

Finn Russell kicks a penalty for the Lions against South Africa. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Here's Finn Russell: stand-off makes early Lions appearance off the bench

Finn Russell, centre, lines up with Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar, Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins, Conor Murray, Elliot Daly and Marcus Smith during the Lions captain's run at Cape Town Stadium. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Townsend on how Lions can create more and why Finn Russell deserves his chance

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland. Picture: Steve Haag/PA Wire

Lions name third Test team: Good news for Duhan van der Merwe, Ali Price

Makazole Mapimpi scores the breakthrough try for South Africa. Picture: EJ Langner/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Lions lose as two-try South Africa set up Test series decider

Finn Russell in action for the Lions against the Cell C Sharks on July 7. He has been out since with an Achilles injury. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Finn Russell could be fit to play for Lions in the second Test

The British & Irish Lions players celebrate their victory over South Africa in the first Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Warren Gatland reacts to Lions win and warns that next week will be even tougher

Duhan van der Merwe leads the British & Irish Lions celebrations as Luke Cowan-Dickie stretches over to score their side's try. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

First blood to the Lions as five Scots help them defeat South Africa

Chris Harris scored a try for the Lions against the Sharks on Saturday. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

One Scot in British & Irish Lions team to play South Africa A

Injured British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn-Jones, left, with prop Rory Sutherland after the win over Japan at Murrayfield. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Rory Sutherland on his debt to Alun Wyn Jones

Duhan van der Merwe practises his bull juggling during a training session at BT Murrayfield ahead of the British & Irish Lions' match against Japan. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Lions v Japan: Duhan van der Merwe v Kotaro Matsushima in an intriguing match-up

Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend during a training session in Saint Peter, Jersey. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Gregor Townsend on Lions bonding sessions and hardest ever opening game

Scrum-half Antoine Dupont was of several players in the French squad to test positive for Covid-19.

Awarding Scotland a 28-0 win over France would be absurd

Adam Hastings had a poor game in Rome but his international career is still developing. Picture: SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Sad to see as Time snaps at the heels of Leigh Halfpenny, Johnny S...

Dan Biggar suffered his third injury this season against Ireland. Picture: Getty.

Six Nations: Dan Biggar expected to face France following head-injury protocols

CJ Stander was impressive again for Ireland. Picture: Getty

Ireland 24 - 14 Wales: Stander excels again as hosts sink holders

Dejection on the Wales bench during their defeat by South Africa. Picture: PA.

Rugby World Cup: ‘We can hold our heads high’ says proud Warren Gatland

Dan Biggar says Wales must improve against semi-final rivals South Africa

Why Dan Biggar doesn’t care Wales were lucky to reach semis

Wales celebrate as they win a topsy-turvy quarter-final with France

Wales come from behind to win topsy-turvy Rugby World Cup quarter-final as Franc...

Wales hooker Ken Owens is happy that everybody is pretty comfortable with their role in the squad, both on and off the field. Picture: PA

Experience and continuity the key in Wales’ stranglehold over French

Owen Watkin, right, celebrates Wales' win with Jonathan Davies.

Australia 25-29 Wales Gatland’s men record historic triumph

Justin Tipuric crosses the whitewash for Wales' second try of the game

Wales 43 Georgia 14: Warren Gatland's men secure bonus point, six-try victory ov...

Englands Elliot Daly can only watch on in anguish as Josh Adams touches down for Wales match-clinching second try.
Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Bigger picture looms for Biggar as Wales leave England reeling

Glasgows George Horne makes a quick break during the pre-season friendly against Northampton at Franklins Gardens. Picture: Getty.

Northampton 41 - 15 Glasgow: Saints march all over Warriors

Worcester Warriors' Josh Adams is in line to make his Wales debut. Picture: PA

Six Nations: Wales name team to face Scotland, Josh Adams makes debut

Rhys Webb of Ospreys is joining Toulon. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Money men moving rugby's goalposts

Warren Gatland celebrates after the Lions draw the final Test 15-15 to tie the series with New Zealand. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Allan Massie: I owe Warren Gatland an apology

Finn Russell joins a group of friends following his Lions appearance yesterday, but his debut was a brief one. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport.

Duncan Smith: Shabby treatment of Finn Russell damages Lions brand

Chiefs 6 - 34 British & Irish Lions: Timely win in Waikato
England wing Jack Nowell scored two tries as the British and Irish Lions recorded an impressive win over Waikato Chiefs in the last tour game before Saturday’s ...

Tommy Seymour of the Lions touches down to score . Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Highlanders 23 - 22 British & Irish Lions: Seymour scores in defeat

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland after the tour match at Eden Park. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Next up for Lions: Crusaders team who have won 14 from 14

Rieko Ioane of the Blues celebrates what would eventually turn out to be a disallowed try. Picture: Getty

Blues 22 - 16 British & Irish Lions: How the Lions rated

Lions captain Sam Warburton is one of 12 Welshmen in Warren Gatland's touring squad. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

Allan Massie: Selection of 12 Welshmen sticks in the craw

Scotland's Tommy Seymour, Ryan Wilson, John Barclay and Hamish Watson stretch off during the final training session ahead of the match against Wales. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scotland out to end Wales' ten-year winning run

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 05: George North of Wales goes past Luke McLean of Italy to score his team's third try during the RBS Six Nations match between Italy and Wales at the Stadio Olimpico on February 5, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wales recover from slow start to win in Italy

Dan Biggar

Six Nations: Wales breakdown

Liam Williams crashes through Waisake Naholos tackle. Picture: Getty Images

New Zealand 36 - 22 Wales: Warren Gatland hails Welsh grit

Finn Russell: Concussion. Picture: SNS

Allan Massie: Urgent law change required over big hits

Wales wing George North celebrates scoring his side's try in the win against France. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images

Wales 19 - 10 France: North stars in Welsh win

Scotland’s set piece malfunctions prove costly in Wales

Up and away: Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw lifts the pressure as he clears the ball. Picture: Getty Images

Duncan Smith: Wales waltz as Scotland trip up again

Wales' George North is tackled by Scotland's Tommy Seymour and David Denton. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Wales 27 - 23 Scotland: How they rated in Cardiff

Duncan Taylor wrong foots Gareth Anscombe of Wales to score Scotland's second try but it was not enough. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Wales 27 - 23 Scotland: Defeat but Scots pride restored

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