The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Malcolm

Scotland’s Six Nations slump raises questions for new era under Sione Fukofuka

The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically?

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Scotland ready for Murrayfield ‘landmark’ against depleted but relentless England

Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations hosts hope to end 28-game losing streak against the Red Roses in front of a record crowd

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Women’s Six Nations 2026: team-by-team guide to the tournament

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

Rugby World Cup: Ireland offer support to Shannon Ikahihifo after cancer diagnosis

Ireland’s World Cup squad have offered their support to teammate Shannon Ikahihifo after she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

Women’s Rugby World Cup: the definitive guide to the pools

England are unbeaten since the last tournament and are strong favourites to top their pool, but other groups look more open

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

England continue pursuit of perfection in Women’s Six Nations

After three dominant wins, critics of the Red Roses have been reduced to nitpicking – inside and outside the camp

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025

Is Scotland v Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the round one fixture.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

Stars of Scotland: joining the women’s rugby team as they prepare for a stellar year

A mixture of old hands and younger Scottish players gear up for a busy season, starting with the Guinness Six Nations – and a crunch match against Wales on home ground

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025

Scotland 31 South Africa 17: Scots claim bonus-point win to kick-off WXV2 campaign

Scotland were given the tough physical test they expected against South Africa, but they passed it with flying colours to kick off their WXV2…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Rachel Malcolm in honest Scotland message ahead of WXV2 campaign

Hosts South Africa are the first opponents for Malcolm’s team in the new global tournament, and the back-row forward expects a demanding challenge.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023