Rory Sutherland

Glasgow prop Rory Sutherland at Hampden Park ahead of Saturday’s 1872 Cup clash against Edinburgh.

Hampden switch carries risk for Glasgow but move can also be worth it

Head coach Gregor Townsend watching Scotland beat England 30-21 in February at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium (Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland 'won't be perfect' - one starter has more caps than rest put together

Gregor Brown has been picked for his Scotland debut after a breakthrough season with Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland name 10 uncapped players and new co-captains to face Canada

Ewan Johnson of Oyonnax charges down a kick from Grant Williams of Hollywoodbets Sharks during the EPCR Challenge Cup match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 13, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. Johnson has been named in the Scotland summer tour squad. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Shutterstock)

Why Scotland have turned to France-based 6ft 8in Ewan Johnson for summer tour

Rory Sutherland will join Glasgow Warriors this summer from French side Oyonnax. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow confirm worst kept secret as first new signing for next season revealed

Marshall Sykes, who made his Scotland debut against Tonga at Murryfield in October 2021, has been called into the squad for the Italy match. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Four called into Scotland squad as WP Nel is among three dropping out

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland is set to sign for Glasgow Warriors next season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland prop opens up on impending Glasgow move after Six Nations snub

South Africa's Faf de Klerk arrives for a team run at the Stade des Fauvettes, Domont, ahead of their semi-final against England.

Rugby World Cup like Djokovic facing the No 12 seed in a Wimbledon semi-final

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland will play for Oyonnax this season.

Scotland prop Sutherland joins French Top 14 outfit Oyonnax on one-year deal

Duhan van der Merwe shone for Scotland against Tonga.

Scotland player ratings for win over Tonga as two backs are stand-out performers

Rory Sutherland has been handed a start for Scotland against Tonga on Sunday.

Sutherland hopes Scots recall can help find club as he opens up on 'tough' times

Gregor Townsend's Scotland team take on Tonga in their second match of the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland 'need to get World Cup started' as Townsend explains team selection

Kyle Steyn scored four tries for Scotland in a 60-14 win over Tonga two years ago at Murrayfield.

Townsend makes four changes as Scotland team to play Tonga revealed

SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 16: Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend during the Scotland World Cup Squad Announcement at Queensferry Scotts, on August 16, 2023, in South Queensferry, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland will pick strongest team v Georgia to prepare for World Cup opener

France's flanker Cameron Woki (C) is tackled by Scotland's wing Duhan van der Merwe during the match in Saint-Etienne.

Scotland come so close to stunning France win as mid-game drop-off is costly

Scotland's Josh Bayliss scores the third try against the Italians.

Scotland player ratings: Two 8s but plenty of 6s despite win over Italy

Rory Darge will captain Scotland against Italy on Saturday at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘World class’ Darge backed to lead Scotland by example

Stafford McDowall, right, alongside Finn Russell during a Scotland session at the Oriam in Edinburgh. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Two debutants for Scotland's Rugby World Cup warm-up v Italy

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has left Ulster. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

16 Scottish rugby players on the lookout for a new club this summer

Scotland's Rory Sutherland breaks through against Fiji. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘Fortunate’ Sutherland so grateful to be rescued from Worcester plight

Stuart Hogg (left) and Adam Hastings return to the Scotland starting line-up for the autumn international against Fiji at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland team v Fiji: Six changes including at stand-off for Murrayfield clash

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has joined Ulster. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rory Sutherland lands new club after Worcester Warriors exit

Duhan van der Merwe has rejoined Edinburgh despite interest from Glasgow. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors were 'in the conversation' for Van der Merwe

Ali Price will make his first start of the season against Ospreys. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Smith dismisses significance of playing away as Glasgow hit the road

Former Edinburgh players Duhan van der Merwe, left, and Rory Sutherland were called up for the British & Irish Lions tour last year. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Sympathy for Worcester Warriors but too soon to speculate on Scots trio

Scotland pair Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland could become available if Worcester plunge into further trouble. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby consider move for Worcester Warriors' Scotland trio

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the third Test against Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group)

Eight changes in Scotland team to face Argentina in third Test decider

Scotland's Rory Hutchinson has been selected at full-back. (Photo by Gary Hutchison / SNS Group/ SRU)

Rory Hutchinson to full-back explained as Townsend juggles his backs

Pierre Schoeman (left) in typically combative action for Edinburgh during the win over Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Schoeman shows Edinburgh players ‘what world class looks like’

Duhan van der Merwe was sent off while playing for Worcester Warriors against London Irish. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Scottish-qualified Henry Arundel set for England call

Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith impressed in the win over Benetton and has been called into the Scotland squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Six called into Scotland squad to play France as Cam Redpath ruled out

Warriors Oli Kebble during a Glasgow training session at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Kebble hoping for Scotland selection for France clash

Rory Sutherland leaves the field in some discomfort during Scotland's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Scotland prop Sutherland could miss rest of Six Nations

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu impressed off the bench against England and will start in Wales. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie ruled out of Six Nations as Scotland make five changes for Wales

Inside centre Sam Johnson has got the nod to face England ahead of Cam Redpath. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

No tinkering for Townsend as Scotland opt for experience

The Scotland squad prepare for Saturday's big match against England at their Oriam training base.

Scotland team to face England revealed by Townsend

Rory Sutherland will be available for Scotland's Six Nations opener against England despite his red card for Worcester last weekend. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland's Rory Sutherland cleared to play in Six Nations opener against England

Worcester Warriors' Rory Sutherland leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Gallagher Premiership match at The Recreation Ground, Bath.

Sutherland doubtful for Scotland v England after red card

Huw Jones breaks clear for Scotland during the 53-24 win over Australia in 2017.

Allan Massie: Scotland v Australia history is rather odd

Head coach Gregor Townsend during Scotland training at Oriam. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Townsend using Paris template in bid to halt Wallabies’ winning run

Rory Sutherland trained with Scotland at Oriam last week. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland to lose two players for rest of Autumn Nations Series

Finn Russell has joined up with the Scotland squad ahead of the match with Australia. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland v Australia: Defence coach Steve Tandy calls on Scotland to summon the ...
Defence coach Steve Tandy reckons it will take a performance akin to the ones Scotland produced against England and France this year if they are to beat Austral...

Rory Sutherland trained with Scotland last week. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rory Sutherland out of Scotland squad as Townsend calls up three new props

Sandy Carmichael, pictured in 1971 when on tour with the Lions.

Allan Massie: Carmichael was one of the very best

Rufus McLean scored twice for Glasgow. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Worcester Warriors 22, Glasgow Warriors 27: McLean quick to lead

Australian prop Harry Lloyd, centre, will join Edinburgh from Brumbies on a short-term deal.

Edinburgh reinforce at prop with signing of Brumbies loosehead Lloyd

Rory Sutherland, who toured with the British and Irish Lions, has left Edinburgh to join Worcester. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Edinburgh seek short-term fix to cover Rory Sutherland exit

Ali Price will start the second Test for the British & Irish Lions on the bench. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Fraser Brown: I’m shocked Ali Price is not starting

Chris Harris, left, and Duhan van der Merwe during a Lions training session at Hermanus High School in South Africa. Both men will start the second Test. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Chris Harris grateful to Townsend for cap call ahead of Lions Test debut

Rory Sutherland will start against South Africa. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland to start for Lions v South Africa after injury to Wyn Jones

Stuart Hogg at a British and Irish Lions training session with Ali Price.

Colin Deans' pride at Hawick duo Stuart Hogg and Rory Sutherland's Test call

Rory Sutherland started for the British & Irish Lions in the win over the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rory Sutherland’s Test credentials endorsed by veteran Lion

Rory Sutherland made a 50-yard break against the Sharks, reminding the Lions coaches that his qualities extend well beyond the set-piece. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Why Rory Sutherland looks a likely starter for the Lions in the first Test

Hamish Watson will start for the Lions against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.

Gatland admits he doesn’t know who Lions will face on Wednesday

The Lions may have beaten Japan at the weekend, but they were far from seriously impressive.

Massie: Springboks won't be quaking in boots yet

Rory Sutherland is currently on tour with the Lions.

Sutherland to leave Edinburgh for Worcester

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