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Gregor Townsend names Scotland team to take on Ireland in Six Nations

Gregor Townsend has put his faith in this Scotland team to take on Ireland this weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025

Technology and TMOs have turned up spotlight on rugby union referees

Former referee Nigel Owens fears that TMOs offer a ‘licence to get things wrong’ but new technology could change that

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

“Headbanging is more fun than going through a windshield!” Watch Iron Maiden star in the bizarre seatbelt safety advert from 1991 that almost got them a meeting with the President Of The United States

Iron Maiden appeared in a Crash Test Dummies commercial in the early ’90s, and Bruce Dickinson almost met the President because of it

Metal Hammer · Jan 26, 2024

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

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

How to watch Scotland vs Georgia: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Georgia clash perfect preparation for Scotland ahead of South Africa, insists Skinner

When it comes to preparing for a meeting with South Africa, there are few better ways to do so than by playing against Georgia.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023

Rory Darge recognises shortcomings but happy with Scotland character

When you are captain of the national side for the first time, a winning start in the role has to be the priority.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023

Whole Edinburgh squad hopes Mike Blair will stick around, says Skinner

SAM Skinner last night became the latest Edinburgh employee to express the hope that Mike Blair will stay at the club –and revealed that the rest…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023

Scotland’s Sam Skinner relishing intense competition for World Cup places

Skinner says he and his team-mates are ‘fighting tooth and nail’ for starting places.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023