Former Scotland captain Tom Smith fighting colorectal cancer
Former Scotland captain Tom Smith is determined to tackle his fight against cancer head on.
Gregor Townsend
Townsend admits eliminated Scotland need to improve in defence
Gregor Townsend believes there is a race going on as the best teams in the world rush to improve their defensive capabilities – and admits Scotland are lagging behind.
Gregor Townsend: A lot more to come from this Scotland team
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland can recover from their World Cup heartache – but knows they must learn from the mistakes that cost them in Japan.
Scotland’s match against Japan to go ahead after official verdict amid typhoon
Scotland’s World Cup fate will be decided on the pitch after their win-or-bust showdown with Japan was given the go-ahead following a stadium inspection.
Hogg challenges Scotland to play biggest game of their lives
Stuart Hogg says Scotland must be ready to play their biggest game of their lives as they bid to reach the last eight of the World Cup.
World Rugby to make decision ‘soon’ on Scotland match as typhoon threat grows
World Rugby says it aims to make a decision on whether Scotland’s storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible.
Scotland coach Townsend laughs off claim his side out to ‘avoid embarrassment’
Gregor Townsend has laughed off Japan coach Jamie Joseph’s claims Scotland will be looking to “avoid embarrassment” during Sunday’s typhoon-threatened clash in Yokohama.
Captain McInally left out of Scotland team to face hosts Japan
Gregor Townsend has dropped his captain Stuart McInally for Scotland’s typhoon-threatened clash with Japan after opting to start Fraser Brown at hooker.
Typhoon brewing means what for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales?
With Super Typhoon Hagibis set to batter Japan with hurricane-force winds, Rugby World Cup organisers have taken the unprecedented step of cancelling two matches.
Townsend’s Scots await Hagibis update ahead of Japan game after thrashing Russia
Gregor Townsend fears Scotland may be forced to find an alternative venue for Sunday’s make-or-break World Cup showdown with Japan as Typhoon Hagibis prepares to batter Yokohama.
Townsend surprised by ‘incredible’ scrum call which could affect Scotland hopes
Gregor Townsend admits he was left “really surprised” by the late scrum penalty handed to Japan against Samoa which means the World Cup hosts could still progress from Pool A even if they lose Sunday’s crucial showdown with Scotland.
Ritchie hopes Scotland remain on song after kickstarting World Cup campaign
Jamie Ritchie says it is only right Scotland sing when they are winning after getting their World Cup campaign back on track.
Townsend: That’s what it means to play for Scotland
Gregor Townsend said the real Scotland finally showed up at the World Cup to reignite their bid for the quarter-finals.
Scotland crush Samoa to roar back into quarter-final contention
Scotland answered their critics in impressive fashion as Gregor Townsend’s men grabbed a bonus-point win over Samoa to fire themselves back into contention for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Head coach Gregor Townsend: No extra pressure on Scotland
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland are not under extra pressure – despite admitting they face World Cup elimination if they fail to beat Samoa on Monday.
Laidlaw determined to grasp last chance to shine at a World Cup
Scotland vice-captain Greig Laidlaw has vowed to go down fighting as he looks to salvage his final World Cup.
Scotland’s woes in Japan mount as Price joins Watson in heading home early
Scotland’s World Cup hopes have suffered a third major blow in as many days after scrum-half Ali Price was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.
Magnus Bradbury enters the fray as Hamish Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Scotland have suffered a fresh blow to their World Cup hopes after flanker Hamish Watson was ruled out for the rest of the tournament.
Scotland head coach Townsend wants inch-perfect performance against Ireland
Gregor Townsend admits it will take a perfect display for Scotland to land a winning blow against Ireland in Sunday’s World Cup opener.
David Denton admits retirement from rugby is a ‘relief’
Scotland forward David Denton admits it is a relief to be retiring after finally giving up on his 11-month concussion battle.
David Denton forced into retirement from rugby after concussion battle
Scotland forward David Denton has been forced to retire from rugby on the advice of doctors.
Jamie Ritchie set to miss Scotland’s World Cup clash with Ireland
Flanker Jamie Ritchie is set to miss Scotland’s World Cup opener with Ireland but Gregor Townsend admitted he is glad not to be dealing with a more serious casualty list.
Brown hopes Scotland grind to Ireland win as he warns against peaking too soon
Scotland do not have to sparkle from the off at the World Cup so long as they can find a way to leave Ireland dazed in their tournament opener, according to hooker Fraser Brown.
Thomson aims to make the most of his World Cup chance
Blade Thomson thought his World Cup chance had slipped through his hands – now the Scotland forward is determined to grasp every opportunity that comes his way in Japan.
Glasgow Warriors’ Rennie backs Scotland World Cup bid on visit to Aberdeen
Knock over Ireland in game one and be in the box seat to progress.
Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend helps inspire Aberdeen pupils
Pupils at two north-east schools had a very special sporting visitor to inspire them as the end of term approached.
Grammar coach Duncan backs Townsend’s Scots to turn the All Black tide of history
The North-east’s most experienced coach has boldly predicted Scotland can beat New Zealand tomorrow after more than a century of trying to get the better of the best team in the game.
Gregor Townsend to become new Scotland head coach
Gregor Townsend has been named as Vern Cotter’s successor as Scotland head coach.