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Six Nations

Ali Price played as a second-half replacement in Glasgow Warriors' Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ali Price on bench frustrations, cup final defeat and the Glasgow work ethic

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says there was an approach from an unnamed Top 14 club.

Townsend opens up on approach from French club and Postecoglou Celtic talks

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension until April 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend: I wasn’t sure new Scotland deal would ever happen

Gregor Townsend has agreed a new contract with Scotland until April 2026.

Townsend's new deal: Remarkable longevity amid public courting of other options

Gregor Townsend has signed a new contract until April 2026 as the Scotland national team head coach.

Townsend agrees new Scotland contract - deal length, what he and Dodson said

Scotland's Rachel Malcolm scores a second half try during the win over Ireland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland Women thrill record crowd with bonus point win over Ireland

Scotland head coach Bryan Easson embraces Rachel Malcolm after the Women's Six Nations win over Italy last weekend. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland Women team to play Ireland: Record crowd can make all difference

Helen Nelson and Lana Skeldon at full time after Scotland's win over Ireland.

Scotland put Ireland firmly in sights as Nelson celebrates milestone day

Stafford McDowall has flourished at Glasgow Warriors under Franco Smith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow's McDowall considered quitting rugby for the family farm

Stuart McInally, the former Scotland captain and a stalwart of Edinburgh Rugby for the past 14 years, is to retire to become a commercial airline pilot. Pic: Edinburgh Rugby/ James Parsons

Former Scotland rugby captain to retire and become an airline pilot

Freddie Steward of England receives a red card from referee Jaco Peyper during the Six Nations Rugby match against Ireland in the Six Nations earlier this year - it was later downgraded to a yellow.

Dangerous play in rugby: Finding the balance is the sport's biggest challenge

WP Nel is pictured at the DAM Health Stadium after signing a one-year contract extension with Edinburgh. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

WP Nel vows to go out on a high after signing contract extension at Edinburgh

Jake Konkel-Roberts, pictured in action for Scotland last year against France.

Konkel-Roberts set to hand Scotland timely Six Nations boost

Gregor Townsend is in talks about his future as Scotland coach. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend's Scotland future: Talks continue, report of two-year contract offer

Head coach Franco Smith will lead Glasgow Warriors in their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Lions. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors coach makes surprise call on Emirates Lions game

George Horne has enjoyed an impressive season with Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

New deal: Glasgow Warriors talisman signs contract extension

Huw Jones, left, and Sione Tuipulotu, right, were impressive as a centre pairing for Scotland during the Six Nations and could link up on Saturday for Glasgow Warriors.

Jones knows Glasgow competition is fierce - 'they just don’t have cool nickname'

Cameron Henderson was part of Scotland's squad for the recent Six Nations.

Henderson excited to be part of Tigers 'special future' as lock signs new deal

Stuart Hogg recently won his 100th cap for Scotland.

Hogg's retirement will leave huge -but he may not be only one waving goodbye

Louise McMillan (left) believes Scotland can go toe-to-toe with England on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland face 'mammoth' task v England - but pro contracts making a difference

Jamie Dobie during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jamie Dobie aiming to keep returning Scotland stars out of Glasgow side

Dave Cherry was back in Edinburgh training this week after a frustrating Six Nations with Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dave Cherry on a ‘mentally challenging’ Six Nations and changes at Edinburgh

Scotland's Luke Crosbie in action during the Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Luke Crosbie on two Six Nations wins, being dropped and returning to Edinburgh

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.

Former Scotland coach on panel as Freddie Steward red card overturned

Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.

Scottish Rugby told how to bridge gap with Ireland - '10 years down that road'

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

Ollie Smith played at full-back in Scotland's Six Nations win over Italy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Smith says ambitious Glasgow Warriors have sights set on two cup finals

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

Scotland's Luke McConnell walks through the Italian guard of honour after the 17-40 defeat at Scotstoun in the Under-20 Six Nations. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Under-20s suffer second half collapse in crushing defeat to Italy

Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who's maddening and in the next moment marvellous? Scotland of course

Along with Jack Dempsey, made most carries - 13 - of any Scotland player. Lung-busting effort before making way for Rory Sutherland on 59 minutes. 7

How the Scotland players rated - two stand-out players in victory over Italy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.

Townsend to hold Scotland talks as uncertainty remains over head coach's future

Blair Kinghorn celebrates his final try against Italy in Scotland's 26-14 Six Nations win.

Kinghorn blanks out Scotland position debate - and would rather beer than ball

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Ritchie dismisses anxiety claims over Italy pressure and assesses campaign

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Scotland's Duhan van Der Merwe strides forward before playing the pass to Blair Kinghorn to score the last try of the match against Italy.

Scotland end Six Nations with dramatic win despite tense finale against Italy

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

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Scotland team sing the national anthem during a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland target third in what could be Townsend’s final Six Nations fling

Chris Harris of Scotland touches down for the third try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico on March 12, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

This is a great chance for Scotland to prove they are third force

Scotland Under-20s are looking to bounce back under Kenny Murray.

Scotland Under-20s desperate to restore some pride in final Six Nations match

Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland back Blair Kinghorn at stand-off despite his lack of time at 10

This is why the Ireland rugby team has two national anthems

Why the Ireland rugby team has two national anthems explained

Blair Kinghorn has been picked as stand-off for Scotland against Italy.

Four changes to Scotland team for Italy clash as big call made on Kinghorn

Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Opportunity knocks for Ollie Smith and Blair Kinghorn in absence of big two

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

Mosese Tuipulotu has been named on the bench for the Waratahs' Super Rugby match against Hurricanes. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu on Scottish Rugby radar with reports of lucrative offer

Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?

Scotland team to play Italy: Townsend must tread a fine line

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Ben Healy has made a favourable impression since joining the Scotland squad. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland v Italy ‘not about development’ but Healy set to be part of freshen-up

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