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Finn Russell to captain Scotland in World Cup warm-up against France

The fly-half will skipper the team in the absence of the injured Jamie Ritchie.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend's enjoyable Scotland selection headache ahead of Rugby World Cup

Scotland defeated Italy at the weekend with an experimental squad at Murrayfield.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's Hamish Watson desperate to make up for lost time at Rugby World Cup

HAMISH Watson is desperate to make up for lost time and play a major part at this year’s Rugby World Cup after missing out altogether in 2015 and…

The National (Scotland)

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Townsend previews 'very helpful' Scotland warm-up games ahead of World Cup

SCOTLAND’s World Cup warm-up games against Italy and Georgia are no doubt valuable preparation in all sorts of ways, but the double-header against…

The National (Scotland)

World Cup hopeful Ben Healy delighted to put ‘best foot forward’ against Italy

The 24-year-old was man of the match as Scotland beat the Azzurri 25-13 on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Rusty Scotland struggle but find way to win against Italy at Murrayfield

PERFECTION can wait. Scotland were understrength and out of sorts for much of this match, but they found a way to win. And, given that they still…

The National (Scotland)

Townsend coy on Scotland World Cup selection after win over Italy

Gregor Townsend has indicated that he will try to pick his strongest team over the next fortnight when Scotland play their second and third (of…

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland’s Rory Darge blindsided by captain’s role for Italy warm-up

The Glasgow flanker with only seven caps has been given the armband for the home game against Italy as Gregor Townsend looks to the future

The Guardian - UK

Rory Darge ready for Scotland captains responsibility

Not only does the Glasgow openside have a significant individual role to play as a replacement in the back row for Hamish Watson.

The National (Scotland)

Ollie Smith handed Scotland opportunity as starting XV named for Italy clash

Ollie Smith has been handed an early opportunity to stake his claim for the Scotland No 15 jersey with selection ahead of Blair Kinghorn for…

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend remains optimistic Scotland can get player development back on track

Gregor Townsend says he remains optimistic that Scotland can get its player development pathway back on track, despite Tuesday afternoon’s…

The National (Scotland)

Rory Darge named Scotland captain for warm-up test against Italy

Head coach Gregor Townsend also named two uncapped players in the squad

The Independent UK

McDowall ready to prove Scotland point after four-year wait

The previous World Cup came too soon for the Scot but he will be raring to go when the action gets underway in France.

The National (Scotland)

Jamie Ritchie backs a Scotland team on top of their game to beat anyone

JAMIE Ritchie is convinced that Scotland are now capable of beating any other side on the planet when they are on top of their game.

The National (Scotland)

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Test man stabbed with dad shot during alleged robbery and ex-Scarlets boss gets World Cup job

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Coaching trio follow Gregor Townsend’s lead and extend Scotland deals

Steve Tandy, John Dalziel and Pieter de Villiers are key members of the backroom staff.

The National (Scotland)

Townsend suggests Glasgow Warriors learn from losses as they prepare for cup final

Gregor Townsend was Glasgow’s head coach when they enjoyed what is the biggest triumph in their history – the PRO12 final of 2015, when they…

The National (Scotland)

More to come from him and Scotland team, pledges Townsend

GREGOR Townsend will have been Scotland coach for nine years by the time his new contract extension expires – a pretty lengthy time for a senior…

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The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend's new deal timed to perfection as Scotland prep for World Cup

It’s not much use for headline writers but sometimes in sport you really need to have a ‘steady as it goes’ moment, not necessarily a dull…

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as retiring Wales star reveals anguish and All Blacks legend warns Wales of unexpected 'danger'

The rugby stories making headlines in Wales and around the world on Wednesday, May 10

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend thought time as Scotland head coach was ending before new deal

The 50-year-old’s previous contract was due to expire after the upcoming World Cup.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend facing ‘difficult’ choices when finalising Rugby World Cup squad

There were few major surprises in the provisional Scotland selection named on Tuesday.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as judge gives Lawrence Dallaglio time to pay and Welsh youngster switches to Italy

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

The National (Scotland)

Former captains Hogg and McInally named in Scotland training squad

The duo are set to retire after this year’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend targeting ‘special’ Scotland achievement after signing new deal

Townsend, Scotland’s longest-serving coach having taken the reins almost six years ago, has agreed an extension until 2026

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