Champions Cup kicks off with usual suspects on top but plenty to relish La Rochelle, Leinster and Toulouse are the trio to beat but with Europe’s best colliding there are some intriguing possibilities The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Ford and Russell on collision course with Sale and Bath poised for key duel Premiership leaders Sale are chasing an 11th consecutive home victory but their powerful opponents will prove no pushovers The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
From Jonny to the Fun Bus – lessons from England’s 2003 World Cup heroes Like characters from our most-loved sitcoms, Martin Johnson’s World Cup winners have a timeless quality yet to be recast The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
Jamie Shillcock keeps his cool to kick Leicester to dramatic victory over Bath The Tigers fly-half converted a last-gasp penalty to complete an 20-point haul and seal a 24-25 win against Bath The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Hugo Keenan’s double helps Ireland march on and knock out Scotland Ireland moved into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as winners of Pool B after a 36-14 win over Scotland, who are eliminated The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023
Ireland 36-14 Scotland: Rugby World Cup – as it happened Ireland ran in four first-half tries in a dominant display to end Scotland’s World Cup hopes and set up a quarter-final against New Zealand The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023
Russell v Sexton is a delicious subplot but Scots must focus on keeping door shut Defence comes first for Gregor Townsend’s men, who need more than just victory to reach the World Cup quarter-finals in Saturday’s blockbuster clash The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023
Scotland hope to scratch Irish itch in ‘all or nothing’ Rugby World Cup affair Underdogs are eager to end run of eight defeats against Ireland on Saturday but Andy Farrell’s side have form, spirit and bite The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 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
Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Scotland bench for Ireland World Cup clash showcases mindset Needing to win by eight points, the conclusion has clearly been reached that grinding their way to glory is not tenable. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023
‘We’re not going to die wondering’: Scotland set for Ireland showdown Gregor Townsend’s side must overcome the world’s No 1 side by a margin to secure progress to the World Cup quarter-finals The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Key to minimising Johnny Sexton threat is to 'not focus too much' on him Horne added that while Scotland’s own talismanic stand-off, Finn Russell, is widely regarded as a very different sort of character to Sexton, the… The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
Ireland task will not impede Finn Russell's Scotland swagger Scotland must beat Ireland by eight or more points to avoid being sent home before the following weekend’s quarter-finals. The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland The stand-off has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023 Ben Healy backed for Scotland success ahead of Romania clash He will make only his second start for Gregor Townsend's side in the fixture
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed Scotland are battling against Ireland and South Africa in Pool B.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Finn Russell helps Scotland overcome physical Tonga in bonus-point win Scotland kept their quarter-final hopes alive by beating Tonga 45-17, with seven tries, as the Pacific Islanders picked up a late red card
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Scotland keep Rugby World Cup hopes alive with vital bonus-point victory Scotland 45-17 Tonga: The Scots showed their attacking quality to get themselves a foothold in the top-heavy pool B
Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2023 Scotland 45-17 Tonga: Scots keep Rugby World Cup quarter-final dream alive Bonus-point win raises hope of progression from pool stage
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga Scotland showed their attacking quality to get themselves a foothold in the top-heavy pool B.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Scotland 45-17 Tonga: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened Scots ran in seven tries and Finn Russell kicked 10 points to kickstart their tournament with a first win
The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023 Tonga skipper Ben Tameifuna reveals 'Call of Duty' black-out with Finn Russell Both players are preparing to face-off against each other in Sunday's crucial World Cup Pool B match in Nice.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Blair Kinghorn relishing status as Scotland’s main full-back at World Cup The 26-year-old Edinburgh back has accumulated 47 caps since his debut in 2018, largely due to his versatility.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Gregor Townsend sympathetic after concussion ruins Dave Cherry’s World Cup dream Cherry had played his first World Cup match as a second-half replacement for George Turner in the 18-3 defeat by world champions South Africa.