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 Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023
Scotland v Tonga LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction as Scots claim crucial win Scotland 45-17 Tonga: Gregor Townsend’s side kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a bonus-point victory The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
Is Scotland vs Tonga on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture online Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool B fixture The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
No margin for error in Tonga clash – Scotland talking points Kyle Steyn and Lions duo Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris are back in the XV as their side look to bounce back from defeat to South Africa. The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Townsend urges Scotland to ‘attack’ dangerous Tonga in must-win match Scotland’s head coach made four changes to his starting XV for the crunch Pool B game and warned his side about the threat of Tonga’s former All Blacks The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Gregor Townsend explains his Scotland team selection for Tonga showdown Scotland are looking to get back to winning ways after defeat to South Africa. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023
Scotland vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today Scotland battle Tonga this afternoon on their return to Rugby World Cup competition after a two-week breather. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023
Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Scotland make four changes for crucial Tonga clash Head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes in total to his starting line-up for the must-win encounter in Nice The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Sam Skinner confident Scotland can bounce back off the ropes against Tonga Sam Skinner admits that Scotland were left reeling by South Africa’s ferocious breakdown work and electrifying defensive line-speed in their World… The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023
Tonga clash the most important match of Townsend's Scotland career - Martin Hannan Scotland must win against their Pool B opponents for a host of different reasons. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023
Stuart McInally vows to 'do it for Dave' after Scotland World Cup SOS call Stuart McInally has promised to ‘do it for Dave’ after answering a World Cup SOS call from Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend following the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023
Stuart McInally reveals recent ‘whirlwind of emotions’ after Scotland call-up The 33-year-old hooker was officially added to Gregor Townsend’s 33-man squad this week. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Franco Smith not flattered by Scotland speculation He is not thinking about anything beyond the upcoming season with Glasgow Warriors. The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023 Townsend expresses dismay at decision not to cite South African centre Jesse Kriel The challenge on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the opening minute of Sunday’s World Cup clash in Marseilles has come under scrutiny.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023 Scotland coach Gregor Townsend explains Dave Cherry's hotel concussion injury Cherry could theoretically have been available for Scotland’s next game against Tonga on Sunday week.
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.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team Scotland were beaten 18-3 by the world champions in their opening World Cup match.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Ben White interview: How Rugby World Cup has proved perfect tonic after London Irish crisis Exclusive: Scotland scrum-half opens up on ‘whirlwind’ period on and off the pitch
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023 'Not accurate enough' - Townsend pinpoints reason for Scotland defeat to Springboks The last time Scotland were restricted to just a solitary successful penalty in a Test match was in the opening game of the last World Cup, when…
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies' Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made head-on-head contact with Jack Dempsey in an attempted tackle in the first half.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by referee 'inconsistency' against South Africa Townsend provided his reaction after Scotland lost 18-3 to South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend left ‘really disappointed’ by Scotland’s defeat to South Africa It was the first time since losing to Ireland at the 2019 World Cup that the Scots had scored as few as three points.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win The Scotland head coach felt Kriel’s early head-on-head collision with Jack Dempsey merited punishment