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Jamie Ritchie hoping form can earn Scotland spot after overcoming captaincy blow

The back-row forward lost the armband and his place in the starting line-up last year.

The Independent UK

Rob Copland on his head-banging, daredevil comedy: ‘I want it to feel like a punk rock show’

Featuring moshpits and acrobatics, the comic’s wildly physical brand of standup leaves audiences buzzing for hours. Now he’s taking his Edinburgh award-winning set on tour – if he can get through it without serious injury

The Guardian - UK

Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations

The 30-year-old wing suffered a fresh knee issue in Warriors’ Champions Cup victory over Racing 92 on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Uncapped duo selected in Scotland squad for Six Nations

Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke and Glasgow back-row Jack Mann are the two new faces in Gregor Townsend's squad, while Jonny Gray returns.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh edge out Glasgow but Warriors claim 1872 Cup

Edinburgh edge out Glasgow but Warriors claim 1872 Cup for third successive year.

The National (Scotland)

Why Scottish students at Edinburgh University want more support to counter classism

Only 25% of institution’s students are from Scotland, and they are more likely to be from working-class backgrounds

The Guardian - UK

Actor Mathew Horne looks back: ‘Gavin and Stacey was a big turning point in my life. People would confuse me with Gavin in real life’

The comedian and actor on his Cure obsession, surviving a press storm, and being heckled by Robbie Williams

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Hearts 2 Dundee 0: Shankland ends goal drought with double

Lawrence Shankland ended his 12-game scoring drought with a first-half double as Hearts defeated mid-table Dundee 2-0 at Tynecastle to move off the…

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

Australia are the final visitors of the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday.

The Independent UK

I've experienced anti-Scottish prejudice. It should be dealt with more seriously

UNIVERSITIES should go beyond simply issuing “guidance” in a bid to stamp down on anti-Scottish and anti-working class behaviour – and instead…

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal

The head coach made 14 changes to the team that started last weekend’s defeat by South Africa.

The Independent UK

Darcy Graham equals Scotland try-scoring record in Portugal romp

Scotland 59-21 Portugal: The hosts’ much-changed side ran in nine tries at Murrayfield

The Independent UK

Darcy Graham equals Scotland’s try-scoring record in victory over Portugal

Given the gulf in status between the two nations, Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to make 14 changes to his Scotland team.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend says Tom Jordan can keep improving with Bristol

It emerged this week that versatile back Jordan will sign for Bristol next summer.

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Scotland duo make debuts as only Tom Jordan retained for Portugal clash

Alex Samuel and Ben Muncaster are among 14 changes, with Stafford McDowell as captain and the untested Freddy Douglas among the replacements.

The Independent UK

Luke Crosbie hopes to re-establish himself in Scotland back row

Crosbie has been beset by injuries.

The National (Scotland)

Adam Hastings hopes he has done enough to earn a chance against South Africa

The fly-half impressed in Scotland’s rout of Fiji in the absence of regular number 10 Finn Russell.

The Independent UK

Adam Hastings hopes he has done enough to earn a chance against South Africa

The fly-half impressed in Scotland’s rout of Fiji in the absence of regular number 10 Finn Russell.

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The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend revelling in Scotland duo’s battle at top of try-scoring list

Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe both added to their try tallies during Saturday’s 57-17 win over Fiji.

Evening Standard

Scotland 57-17 Fiji: Darcy Graham scores four ties in comfortable Autumn Nations Series win

Duhan van der Merwe quickly reclaimed record on fine day at Murrayfield

The Independent UK

Scotland run riot to dismantle Fiji and kick off autumn in style

Scotland 57-17 Fiji: Darcy Graham ran in four tries at Murrayfield to help Gregor Townsend’s side kick off their autumn campaign in style

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend says Ali Price in ‘best form’ of Scotland scrum-half options

Price was restricted to just one sub appearance in this year’s Six Nations but will start against Fiji.

The Independent UK

Darcy Graham returns as Scotland take on Fiji

The wing features in an experienced line-up made up almost entirely of Edinburgh and Glasgow players.

The Independent UK

Sione Tuipulotu named Scotland captain for autumn internationals

Australia-born Tuipulotu will captain Scotland for next month’s Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

The Independent UK

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland for autumn series internationals

Scotland will face Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia at Murrayfield next month.

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