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Scotland scrum-half Ben White in action for London Irish. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

London Irish deadline extension gives hope to Scots duo and rest of squad

Stuart Hogg will hope to lead Exeter Chiefs to Heineken Cup glory once again.

Hogg retirement was originally a surprise for Exeter but Baxter sees sense

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Clubs in Scotland are to be consulted on tackle height.

Scottish Rugby consults on tackle height being lowered in community game

Eddie Jones, who was recently axed by England, will take charge of Australia at the World Cup.

Australia sack ex-Glasgow coach Rennie and replace him with Jones

Eddie Jones has been sacked as head coach of England after seven years in charge. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones sacked by England as former Edinburgh coach takes temporary charge

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

Duhan van der Merwe has been linked with top French clubs. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

What does the future hold for the three Scots at Worcester?

England coach Eddie Jones had an altercation with a fan after the victory over Australia.

Watch Jones' angry exchange with Australia fan after being labelled ‘traitor’

Vellacott lifts lid on Townsend conversations

(Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Concussion study assesses cognitive impact of rugby and contact sport

The Rugby Football Union has dropped the ‘Saxons’ name to better reflect rugby’s diversity. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Why the England Saxons name is now considered inappropriate

Prince Harry presents New Zealand captain Richie McCaw with the Webb Ellis Trophy after the All Blacks' victory over Australia in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Prince Harry severs ties with rugby

The Six Nations TV deal with BBC and ITV will run until 2022. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Six Nations could move to pay-TV on Amazon

Steve Thompson is one of the ex-international rugby players taking legal action against RFU (Getty)

Symptoms of early onset dementia - and why the disease affects rugby players

Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Rugby is making strides to tackle concussion, says Glasgow coach

A group of ex-international rugby players is suing the sport’s governing body - ...

Edinburgh defence coach Calum MacRae. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

‘Players must be able to live happy, healthy life after rugby’ - Edinburgh coach

Sean Maitland has been banned for four weeks, three of which are suspended. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images for Barbarians

Sean Maitland and Tim Swinson among 13 banned for Barbarians pub trip

Barbarians players are accused of breaching coronavirus protocols.

Barbarians disciplinary hearings dates revealed

Sean Maitland, centre, returned to Scotland training this week. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Sean Maitland told to ‘train his way back’ into Scotland team

Gregor Townsend says Sean Maitland has shown contrition following the Barbarians incidents. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Sean Maitland to make Scotland return

New Edinburgh signing Andries Ferreira in Super Rugby action for the Bulls against the Jaguares earlier this year.

New research from Edinburgh University praises health benefits of a rugby match

Former England captain Chris Robshaw has apologised for his conduct while with the Barbarians.

‘Ridiculously stupid' Barbarians escape police probe over Covid breaches

Scotland winger Sean Maitland has been stood down from Barbarians' match with England following an unauthorised night out. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images for Barbarians

Barbarians latest: Match with England cancelled

Sale beat Harlequins to win the Premiership Cup but the Sharks have denied reports suggesting that the Covid outbreak at the Manchester club is the consequence of a drinking session to celebrate the victory.

Game off after 27 positive Covid tests

Brian Moore never understood why 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' became popular with rugby fans. Picture: Getty.

‘I hate Swing Low Sweet Chariot’ says former hooker Brian Moore

England rugby fans at Twickenham.

Slavery links force English rugby into rethink over anthem

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron. Picture: Getty Images

Governing body dismisses so-called ‘Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby’

Eddie Jones has extended his contract as England coach. Picture: Getty Images

Eddie Jones agrees new England deal through to 2023 World Cup

Samoan Rugby Union declared bankrupt ahead of Scotland clash

Newcastle drop London Welsh appeal

London Welsh secure top-flight place after appeal

London Welsh skipper backs top-flight dream

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Campers and walkers have been warned to avoid any naked flames to cut the risk of igniting 'tinder-dry' vegetation after a spring with very low rainfall

Wildfire danger: Warning as giant week-long blaze burns in the Highlands

Stephen Fry is a past winner of the comedy award. Picture: Getty Images

Flagship Fringe comedy awards plunged into crisis over loss of sponsor

Scottish Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton says Scottish local authorities should follow Cornwall Council's lead on source local motion (pic: Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Scottish councils should follow 'fantastic' Cornwall 'source local' model