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Franco Smith addresses his Glasgow Warriors players during an open training session at Scotstoun in April. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How early-riser Franco Smith gave Glasgow Warriors the wake-up call they needed

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

Scotland's Caity Mattinson has welcomed the arrival of Aaron Walsh into the squad.

Scotland Women enlist mental skills coach Walsh and zone in on preparation

The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association say that “players have had enough” amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze.

Wales boss Warren Gatland would not back player strike despite supporting cause

Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji head coach. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Vern Cotter: Former Scotland coach quits Fiji post for personal reasons

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

Francois-Marie Dibon at the Garry Bridge near Killiecrankie in Perthshire

Man smashes world bungee jump record at Garry Bridge in Perthshire

Victor Perez celebrates with the trophy after winning a four hole play-off against Ryan Fox of New Zealand to clinch the Dutch Open at Bernardus Golf. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Dundee-based Victor Perez claims Dutch Open title after four-hole play-off

Josh McKay's last visit to South Africa coincided with the start of Covid. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Expect razzle dazzle and hard and fast footie' says McKay

Josh McKay during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

McKay: I'm not thinking about playing for Scotland

Tempers flare following Cheslin Kolbe's high challenge on Lions scrum-half Conor Murray. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

What second Test defeat means for the Scots in the Lions squad

Planning for several weeks without international players while he was in charge of Glasgow Warriors gave Dave Rennie valuable experience as head coach ahead of his new role with Australia. Picture: Getty.

Wallabies set to benefit from lessons Dave Rennie learned during Glasgow Wallabi...

Dave Rennie warns Glasgow they can’t compete with big spenders

Exeter’s Stuart Hogg.takes on Kyle Steyn of Glasgow during the 31-31 thriller in January. Picture: SNS

No trophy but Dave Rennie leaves Glasgow Warriors with a positive report card

Russell Knox repeats birdie heroics in play-off to win Irish Open

Six Nations: Schmidt is Ireland’s hard taskmaster

New Zealand polish adding shine for Scotland

Stuart Hogg excited to be Scotland’s have-a-go hero

RBS to reveal £500m cost of McEwan’s restructuring

Clermont coach Cotter is given chance to lead Scots

Hearts take New Zealand’s James Musa on trial

Scott Johnson rejects criticism of Sean Maitland’s inclusion

Highland Games judge injured by stray hammer considers legal action

Boss of Sea Shepherd 'told me to scuttle clash ship'

Scotland's golden girl returns from exile

Hillary fury over climber left to die

Shield rivals share the same home grown view

Wartime pilot honoured for saving village

Henry blames ‘burn-out’

Wyllie looking on bright side in Fife despite Kirkcaldy woes

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The sister of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnston (centre) and Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar (right) during a anti-racism and anti-fascist march in Glasgow,

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Man arrested after car crashes into gates of Downing Street

Keir Starmer with Kirkcaldy's Labour candidate Wilma Brown during a visit to local High Street businesses. Picture: Robert Perry/Getty Images

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