Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash The South Africa-born prop is enjoying the time of his life in France as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice loosehead. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Say your prayers - Scotland need a miracle vs Ireland Scotland go there on a wing and a prayer, thanks to the idiotic people at World Rugby who drew up the seedings based on the world rankings in… The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
Jamie Dobie will not let World Cup disappointment halt momentum He is not dwelling on missing out on the Scotland squad. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 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 Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Conor Murray lauds Ireland ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown Ireland have work to do against Scotland to avoid an early World Cup exit. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Gregor Townsend backs Scotland’s ‘framework’ to help them handle Ireland The Scotland head coach, Gregor Townsend, believes excitement among his squad will intensify before their decisive showdown with Ireland in Paris on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023
Scotland player ratings: Darcy Graham dazzles as Watson stakes Ireland claim Scotland produced a clinical display to beat Romania 84-0 in their penultimate Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Romania. The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023
Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for keeping World Cup bid alive after early loss Scotland lost to South Africa in their first match but have since claimed big wins over Tonga and Romania. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Scotland vs Romania LIVE: Rugby World Cup result and reaction as Darcy Graham stars in thrashing Gregor Townsend’s must take a bonus-point to set up a decider against Ireland next week The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Is Scotland vs Romania on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool B match The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Scotland star Javan Sebastian on 'dark time' out of rugby and working as a butcher Whenever the grind of trying to prove his fitness over the summer so as to earn selection for Scotland’s World Cup squad felt like it was getting… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023
Javan Sebastian determined not to butcher chance in Scotland front row Tighthead prop says starting place is ‘a bit surreal’ as Gregor Townsend’s men target bonus-point win against Romania The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
Scotland prop Sebastian details incredible journey from butcher to World Cup Javan Sebastian will start in Scotland's third World Cup game against Romania. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023
The talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania Gregor Townsend’s side lie third in Pool B. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Gregor Townsend makes sweeping changes to Scotland side for Romania clash Backs Chris Harris and Kyle Steyn are the only two players to have retained their place in the side from last Sunday’s win over Tonga.
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023 Scotland vs Romania: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Scotland need a bonus point Rugby World Cup victory tonight against Romania to keep their progression hopes alive.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend Townsend was the Glasgow head coach when Cummings broke through and made his debut at club level.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023 Townsend not concerned by Ireland & South Africa challenges The national team head coach is unimpressed with the apparent dismissal of his side's chances of progressing in the tournament.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023 Scotland fume at Rugby World Cup officiating after Jamie Ritchie injury blow Head coach Gregor Townsend stunned that Tonga wing Afusipa Taumoepeau was not sent off for his high hit on captain who failed HIA
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023 Gregor Townsend expects Scotland v Ireland to be a shootout for last eight Gregor Townsend says Scotland’s meeting with Ireland in Paris on Saturday week should be a ‘straight shootout’ for a quarter-final place
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 National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023 Stuart McInally leaves Scotland camp with neck injury The 33-year-old is due to retire after this World Cup meaning he has missed the chance to bow out on the biggest stage, whilst stranded on 49 caps.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023 Gregor Townsend angered over officiating inconsistencies Tongan winger Afusipa Taumpepeau escaped with a yellow and not a red card following his shoulder-on-head challenge on Scotland captain Jamie…
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve Townsend was astonished that Taumoepeau did not have his yellow card upgraded to a red.