Warren Gatland insists he has assembled the best available British and Irish Lions coaching team after it was confirmed that none of Eddie Jones’ England assistants would be travelling to South Africa.
Steve Tandy has reflected on the “pretty surreal” experience of being named in the British and Irish Lions coaching team to tour South Africa.
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has unveiled the coaches who will work alongside him on the tour to South Africa this summer.
Warren Gatland insists the British and Irish Lions will benefit from “new voices and a fresh perspective” after naming three assistants who will be making debut tours as coaches.
Gregor Townsend believes Scotland have proven they can become serious contenders for titles after adding France to the list of away conquests.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised the spirit of his hoodoo-busting side after they ended the Guinness Six Nations with a dramatic victory in France.
Captain Stuart Hogg has revealed his “hurt” at France’s expectations of competing for the Six Nations title when they face Scotland on Friday night.
Scotland back-row Matt Fagerson has been ruled out of Friday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France after sustaining an ankle injury in training.
Gregor Townsend has insisted Scotland secured a “satisfactory” deal to have five English-based players released for their Six Nations finale against France.
Finn Russell returned from concussion for Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations trip to France on Friday night.
The 2021 Guinness Six Nations will draw to a close when France host Scotland in their delayed round three appointment on Friday night, with Wales anxious spectators knowing that they could yet be crowned champions.
Scott Steele admits he is on cloud nine after getting the chance to impress at last for Scotland in his favoured scrum-half slot.
Relieved Gregor Townsend has thanked English Premiership clubs for agreeing to release his Scotland stars for next week’s delayed Guinness Six Nations curtain-closer against France.
Scotland made it third time lucky at Murrayfield as they cruised to their first home win of the Guinness Six Nations with a record-breaking 52-10 thrashing of Italy.
Gregor Townsend is keen to see if Stuart Hogg can make the most of his “world class” full-back skills in Scotland’s number 10 jersey.
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will start at stand-off for Scotland for the first time as he fills in for Finn Russell against Italy in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday.
Huw Jones insists he is ready to play the role of super sub if it helps convince Gregor Townsend he still has a Scotland future.
Scott Cummings has dropped out of the Scotland squad after suffering an injury against Ireland on Sunday.
Gregor Townsend rued failing to build on the momentous victory over England after Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations title hopes were extinguished by Ireland.
Scotland’s faint Guinness Six Nations title hopes were snuffed out as Gregor Townsend’s team found themselves smoked by Ireland yet again.
Scotland will bid to keep alive their hopes of Guinness Six Nations glory when Ireland visit Murrayfield on Sunday.
Gregor Townsend admits there was never a chance of Scotland being awarded a walkover win in Paris – and he would not want one anyway.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell believes Jamison Gibson-Park is developing into a “top-class international scrum-half” after selecting him ahead of Conor Murray for Sunday’s clash with Scotland.
WP Nel will make his first Scotland start since the 2019 World Cup after being called on to replace the banned Zander Fagerson for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Scott Cummings is not expecting any surprises from Ireland’s trusty old line-up when they face Scotland on Sunday – but he says Scotland might have one or two up their sleeves.
Johnny Sexton admits booking spots on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour will be in the minds of Ireland’s players going into Guinness Six Nations games against Scotland and England.
Paul O’Connell believes Gregor Townsend has created the strongest Scotland team he will have ever faced either as player or coach.
Sam Johnson has jumped on the Rangers bandwagon and now the Scotland centre hopes to help Gregor Townsend’s team get their Six Nations bid rolling again.
Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British and Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.
Scotland’s postponed Guinness Six Nations match with France is being lined up for March 26 with the Gallagher Premiership clubs open to the release of players for the new date, the PA news agency understands.