Gregor Townsend

Australia will face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday in the Nations Championship (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

How to watch Scotland v Australia: TV channel, live stream and tickets

Ollie Leatherbarrow during a training session at Oriam. The forward is in line to make his Scotland debut against Australia on Sunday.placeholder image

Scotland team to play Australia: Why Townsend has kept the faith

Experienced scum half Ali Price has joined up with the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland coach gives verdict on scrum-half Ali Price's playing chances

It was another frustrating afternoon at Murrayfield for Scotland and Huw Jones as they were well beaten by the All Blacks (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

'Not enough' - Scotland still short of 'top team status' says centre

Finn Russell starts a Scotland attack during the Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on November 7, 2026.placeholder image

Finn Russell backed to bounce back but no-one undroppable - Townsend

Huw Jones during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh.placeholder image

Why Jones pipped Hutchinson for Scotland role and the prop plan

New Zealand perform the Haka ahead of last season's match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, on November 8, 2025.placeholder image

Townsend: no aura issue for Scotland against All Blacks despite streak

Huw Jones or Rory Hutchinson - the battle for the Scotland 13 jerseyplaceholder image

Scotland predicted XV to face All Blacks with big calls in the backs

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.placeholder image

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend explains his squad decisions at a press conference at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.placeholder image

Leatherbarrow Scotland call explained as Edinburgh No 8 misses out

Newcastle Red Bulls back row Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Leatherbarrow reveals Newcastle inspiration behind Scotland call up

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed the quality in Ollie Leatherbarrow's game that he has been most impressed by (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Ollie Leatherbarrow: what new forward will bring to Scotland squad

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Ollie Leatherbarow has been called up to the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland Nations Championship squad named as Townsend springs surprise

Jamie Dobie started the match in Italy ad scrum half after impressing as a winger so far this season (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Four talking points from Glasgow Warriors 24-20 win away to Benetton

Huw Jones and Duhan van der Merwe could be two big name omissions from the upcoming Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Why unprecedented depth could lead to big name Scotland omissions

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland make rugby world rankings jump ahead of Nations Championship

Scotland international lock Alex Samuel (left) has signed a new deal at Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland international signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

Jamie Ritchie signed for Glasgow Warriors this summer but has so fan been unavailable for selection (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Warriors set to hand out eagerly-awaited debut as Scotland duo return

Scotland international winger Arron Reed scored two tries for Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup defeat to Glasgow Warriors (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

I watched Glasgow Warriors overpower Sale Sharks - four talking points

Scotland under 20 vice-captain Jake Dalziel will make his first start for Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Dalziel handed first Newcastle Red Bulls start in European clash

Ruwald van der Merwe will make his Glasgow Warriors debut against Sale Sharks this weekend (Pic courtesy of Glasgow Warriors)placeholder image

Glasgow relish unleashing their new signing on Sale in Champions Cup

Ewan Ashman described the atmosphere at last season's win over Toulon as one of the best he has experienced during his time with Edinburgh (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Ashman hopes Hive crowd drives Edinburgh to victory over Toulon again

Scotland winger Arron Reed in action for Sale Sharks against Glasgow Warriors in last season's Champions Cup (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Wilson explains why Dobie's untouchable and the 21 y/o who catches eye

Edinburgh flanker Freddy Douglas has had an excellent start to the 2026/27 season (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

How Freddy Douglas can become 'world class seven' according to coach

Edinburgh co-captain Magnus Bradbury says he wouldn't be surprised to see teammate Ollie Blyth-Lafferty named in the next Scotland squad (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)placeholder image

'He deserves it' - Edinburgh skipper tips prop for Scotland call

Edinburgh beat Zebre 29-12 away from home in their latest URC fixture (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)placeholder image

Edinburgh Rugby notebook: Bradbury, OBL for Scotland and more to come

Glasgow Warriors' Josh McKay scores a first-half try during the BKT United Rugby Championship draw with Ulster at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 3.placeholder image

Scotland will have a new full-back option from next month

Ben White missed Toulon's latest match with a minor injury (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Scots abroad: tries galore in England and injury news from France

The Webb Ellis Cup in Sydney where the 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be staged.placeholder image

Rugby World Cup 2027 - everything we know so far

Alex Samuel (second from left) is set to miss Scotland's November Nations Championship Test matches along with winger Darcy Graham (right) (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Second Scotland international ruled out of Autumn Test matches

Gregor Brown played Number 8 for Scotland against Fiji earlier this year and is fully prepared to do so again for club and country if asked (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Brown ready to fill number 8 jersey for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn is unlikely to feature in Saturday's match against Munster as the 2026/27 URC season kicks off (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Glasgow Warriors injury update ahead of URC opener against Munster

Cam Redpath (right) is aiming for more regular minutes with Bath this season (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Redpath aiming for more club starts to revitalise Scotland career

Rory Hutchinson of Scotland is held by Paul de Villiers during the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and Scotland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Patient Scotland star has shown he is 'built for international rugby'

Eddie O'Sullivan believes Scotland are closing the gap on Ireland (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Ex Ireland head coach believes Scotland are 'closing gap' on rivals

Scotland ended their 2025/26 season with a strong showing in the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Five Scotland talking points: Finn Russell alternatives, U20s and more

Scotland beat Argentina and Fiji and pushed South Africa all the way in their Nations Championship fixtures (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Analysis Scotland's depth chart: A+ area, positions of concern and Kinghorn

: Scotland's Gregor Brown during a Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Brown reveals Scotland's winning formula after hard-earned Fiji result

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend is already scratching his head over squad selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (Pics: SNS/Getty)placeholder image

World Cup planning well under way for Scotland and Townsend

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu (R) and Fiji's Frank Lomani at full time following the Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.placeholder image

Scotland revel in return to rugby's top table and why it matters

Jake Dalziel has shone for Scotland Under-20s despite being just 17.placeholder image

Jake Dalziel and Scotland U20 on the rise - and impact on senior team

Ollie Smith during a Scotland Rugby training session at the Oriam, on July 14, 2026 (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland 'not treating Fiji lightly' as squad players eager to impress

Glasgow Warriors ‘utility back’ hoping for change to shine in third and final Nations Championship Summer Test.

Scotland's Gregor Brown in action the last time they faced Fiji (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland predicted XV to play Fiji: sweeping changes expected

Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, looks on prior to the 2026 Nations Championship match with South Africa at Loftus Versfeld.placeholder image

Scotland forward ruled out 'for weeks' and needs surgery

Scotland's Scott Cummings breaks clear during the Nations Championship match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.placeholder image

'Head-butt': Townsend has say on South Africa-Scotland flashpoint

Rory Sutherland celebrates as Ben White stretches out to score Scotland's fourth try during the Nations Championship match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld.placeholder image

Guts but no glory as Scotland lose 10-try epic in South Africa

Scotland face South Africa at Loftus Versfeld this weekend in the Nations Championship (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

History awaits Scotland as Bok rotation offers unlikely opportunity Martyn Simpson

Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa head coach, looks on during a training session at Johannesburg Stadium on July 8, 2026.placeholder image

Townsend and Erasmus trade compliments but hasn’t always been cordial

Scotland's Finn Russell, right, shakes hands with South Africa's RG Snyman following the match between the sides at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 10, 2024.placeholder image

Townsend considered a Scotland first v South Africa before rowing back

L to R: Zander Fagerson, Nathan McBeth and Will Hurd are Scotland's tight-head options to face the mighty Springboks front row (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland predicted XV vs South Africa - crucial front row decision

South Africa rugby team walks into the pitch during the rugby Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on July 4, 2026 (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

How Scotland plan to avoid South Africa 'intimidation' factor

Finn Russell did not play for Scotland in their Nations Championship opener against Argentina last weekend (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland boss gives Finn Russell injury update ahead of South Africa

Dan Parks won 67 caps, scored 266 points and was part of the last Scotland team to record a win over South Africa (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Exclusive Ex Scotland fly-half Dan Parks remembers 2010 win over South Africa

Scotland's Scott Cummings in action during a Nations Championship match between Argentina and Scotland at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Scotland lock rejects 'free hit' approach against Boks as belief high

Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman scores a try during the Nations Championship match against Argentina in Cordoba.placeholder image

Townsend in surprise admission after Scotland's big win in Argentina

Argentina's captain Julian Montoya (L) and Argentina's head coach Felipe Contepomi (R) have spoken ahead of their match with Scotland this weekend (Pic: Getty)placeholder image

Argentina will need 'maximum' performance v Scotland, says Contepomi

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