Scotland 30-21 England: Duhan van der Merwe scores hat-trick in fourth straight Calcutta Cup win Scots claim their fourth straight Six Nations win over the auld enemy at a raucous Murrayfield Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2024
Scotland end England grand slam hopes with Van der Merwe hat-trick Duhan van der Merwe scored three tries as Scotland ended England’s chances of a Six Nations grand slam with a 30-21 win in the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024
Defeat would have been a ‘big blow’, admits Townsend after Scotland scare Gregor Townsend admitted it would have been a big blow for Scotland if his team had lost, after his team held off a stunning comeback from Wales The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
Scotland hold off storming Wales fightback for thrilling Cardiff victory Scotland held on for a historic 27-26 win against a resurgent Wales who scored four tries unanswered in the second period in a Six Nations thriller The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
New Edinburgh contract 'no-brainer' says Duhan van der Merwe Duhan van der Merwe has played in France and England and could command lucrative offers from far and wide. But after signing a one-year contract… The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023
Edinburgh facing key injury concerns ahead of Ulster clash Injuries to Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have turned what was an already tricky trip to Belfast into a positively perilous one for… The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023
Smith on world class Scotland wingers and 'hostile' Glasgow return for Price Ollie Smith believes Scotland teammates and Edinburgh rivals Duhan van der Merwe and Darcie Graham are two of the best 'wingers in the world' as he… The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023
'It's all luck!' - Scotland star Duhan van der Merwe on winning Try of the Year Duhan van der Merwe believes fortune, not physique or finesse, played the biggest role in International Men's Try of the Year moment. The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
'World class' - Edinburgh's Goosen on back three rivals amid 'ridiculous' rating Few clubs - if any - boast Edinburgh's quality within their back three and Wes Goosen insists his rivals are 'world class' The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023
Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt praises Healy as World Cup stars to return Edinburgh will welcome a number of World Cup stars back against the Lions on Saturday including Duhan van der Merwe. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
James Lowe relishing battle on the wing against Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe Saturday’s clash at the Stade de France will decide who reaches the quarter-finals. The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023
Darcy Graham on keeping Duhan van der Merwe on his toes The winger came off the bench on Sunday to take his international try tally to 20 in 37 matches. The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023
Scotland player ratings in Rugby World Cup win over Tonga 15 Blair Kinghorn Knocked on with the line in reach in the opening minutes and had several other errors strewn throughout the game. But despite that… The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023
Scotland players rated after South Africa World Cup loss Gregor Townsend's men didn't get off to the best start in France. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023 Scotland player ratings: Finn Russell shines despite South Africa defeat Scotland lost 18-3 in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Darcy Graham eyes World Cup tries as he and Duhan van der Merwe chase record The pair have developed into two of the most dangerous wings in world rugby and are aiming to showcase their finishing ability on the biggest stage.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 Bullish Scotland ready to overcome Rugby World Cup’s group of death Gregor Townsend’s side have been tagged as underdogs but will not be intimidated by South Africa in opener
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 How Scotland can overcome cruel luck to thrive at Rugby World Cup A tough draw leaves arguably the best-ever Scottish side facing a second successive World Cup exit at the pool stage
The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2023 Duhan van der Merwe on the progress he has made in his own development Duhan van der Merwe exhibited a surprising and admirable degree of honest introspection as he reflected on his performance against Georgia in…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2023 Kyle Steyn on Scotland challenge to face South Africa His touchdown at Murrayfield on Saturday took his own tally to nine from just 13 appearances.
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023 Duhan van der Merwe helps Scotland overcome half-time deficit to beat Georgia Van der Merwe scored two of Scotland’s five tries in a 33-6 win at Murrayfield
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup The 28-year-old South-Africa-born wing has seen his career take off emphatically in recent years.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023 Townsend offers White injury update after Scotland World Cup squad selection Ben White remains on course to return from injury a week on Saturday as a member of what Gregor Townsend has insisted will be a strong Scotland side…
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023 The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight