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Sione Tuipulotu of Glasgow Warriors has been named as Scotland captain.

Scotland squad named: new captain, teenage call-up, surprise omissions

Owen Farrell will leave Saracens at the end of the season.

Racing 92 confirm Farrell signing from Saracens as England absence extended

Jim Mallinder will leave his post as Scottish Rugby performance director in June 2024. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jim Mallinder to step down as Scottish Rugby performance director

Eddie Jones speaks at a press conference after being named as Japan rugby head coach in Tokyo on December 14, 2023. (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

Eddie Jones denies talking to Japan about coaching role before World Cup

Henry Arundell won't be pulling on the white shirt of England for a while.

Huge blow for English rugby as Arundell's Racing move rules him out until 2026

England's Tom Curry (right) and South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi (left). World Rugby has found insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry’s allegation that he was racially abused by Mbongeni Mbonambi in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Bongi Mbonambi cleared of Tom Curry racism as additional allegation emerges

Rugby commentator Bill McLaren was never short of a pithy quote.

21 of the best quotes from legendary rugby commentator Bill McLaren

The trophy isn't the only thing the players are competing for at this year's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup prize money, trophy and next two hosts

There are several players in contention to end up being the highest points scorer at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Top Scorer Odds

England's Owen Farrell is shown a yellow card by referee Nika Amashukeli during the Summer Nations Series match against Wales at Twickenham. It was later upgrdaed to red and then rescinded at a disciplinary hearing. (Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

World Rugby appeals decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card

Ben White scores against England at Twickenham. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ben White set for France move following London Irish collapse

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
Eddie Jones will lead England to the next World Cup after agreeing a contract extension until the end of the tournament in 2023.

Eddie Jones urges England to make a splash in World Cup semi-final

Jim Mallinder will take up the position of performance director at the SRU.

Jim Mallinder to join Scottish Rugby as new performance director

Rugby injuries are on the increase according to an annual audit. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Rugby needs to '˜change significantly' to halt rise in injuries

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill during a training session. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS/SRU

Richard Cockerill flattered by England link but insists focus is on Edinburgh

Richard Cockerill has impressed the RFU with his work at Edinburgh. Pic: SNS

Edinburgh's Richard Cockerill emerges as shock contender to succeed Eddie Jones ...

The Lions drew the Test series with New Zealand in 2017. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Call for Six Nations to be condensed to help Lions

Nigel Melville. Picture: Getty

New trial aims to reduce concussion risk by lowering high tackle line

England wing Jonny May, left, celebrates his try against South Africa with stand-off Danny Cipriani. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

England stop rot but questions remain for Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has apologised for the remarks. Picture: Getty Images

Eddie Jones apologises for derogatory remarks about Ireland and Wales

Scotland and England will battle it out for the Calcutta Cup again on Saturday. Picture: SNS

Scotland v England: The interesting origins of the Calcutta Cup

Scotland's Sean Maitland in action against Samoa during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Picture: Jane Barlow

Samoa are '˜bankrupt' but Test v Scotland will go ahead

Samoan Rugby Union declared bankrupt ahead of Scotland clash

The Six Nations trophy at Twickenham ahead of the 2017 Six Nations clash between England and France. Picture: Getty Images

Six Nations: England and France '˜could delay start'

A study into injuries in young rugby players found overall injuries fell by 72 per cent when 20-minute exercise programme was followed. Picture: SNS Group

New exercise programme could cut injuries to rugby players

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