Winter Olympic wonders, Premier League thrills and Super Bowl LX – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
Italy vs Scotland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today Rumours swirl over Gregor Townsend’s future ahead of Rome opener against injury-hit Azzurri Evening Standard · Feb 5
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend dismisses links with Newcastle Red Bulls as ‘pure speculation’ A report suggested that Townsend had agreed to join the Gallagher Prem club after the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Feb 5
Six Nations form guide: how the 2026 contenders are shaping up England are bullish, France are in flux, while Wales will be hoping just to beat Italy and avoid the wooden spoon The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
France drop Damian Penaud and Gregory Alldritt from Six Nations squad as Antoine Dupont returns Centre Gael Fickou is also omitted from Fabien Galthie’s 42-man squad, while Romain Ntamack is injured The Independent UK · Jan 21
Italy suffer double injury blow as Six Nations squad revealed Full-back Ange Capuozzo and back rower Sebastian Negri have missed out on Gonzalo Quesada’s squad through injury The Independent UK · Jan 21
Wales coach Steve Tandy left trapped in middle of toxic Ospreys and Cardiff saga The Six Nations squad announcement was overshadowed by the doubt surrounding the regions’ futures, which is fast escalating into a civil war The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend recalls Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry for Six Nations The France-based duo were among the most notable names in the 40-man group, having not featured for the national team since the 2025 championship. The Independent UK · Jan 20
Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry included in 40-man Scotland squad for Six Nations The France-based duo return to Gregor Townsend’s group for the first time since last year’s championship. The Independent UK · Jan 20
Gregor Townsend names settled Scotland squad for vital Six Nations Experienced forwards Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray are recalled for the tournament The Independent UK · Jan 20
Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Scotland punish Tonga’s ill-discipline to finish tough campaign with win Scotland 56-0 Tonga: The hosts scored eight tries in a one-sided win at Murrayfield The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025
Kyle Steyn admits Scotland ‘just not good enough’ and fans right to doubt team Winger Steyn gave a brutally honest assessment of Scotland’s shortcomings after an autumn where they suffered dispiriting defeats to New Zealand and Argentina The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Scotland booed off at Murrayfield after spectacular collapse against Argentina Captain Sione Tuipulotu said Scotland had to look at themselves after blowing a 21-0 lead to lose 33-24 to the Pumas The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025 Is Scotland vs Argentina on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch rugby internationals Everything you need to know ahead of the Quilter Nations Series clash
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Duhan van der Merwe back in fold as one Scotland change made for Argentina clash Scotland are looking to get back to winning ways after just falling short of a historic victory over New Zealand
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025 Scotland fightback not enough as New Zealand run out winners at Murrayfield Gregor Townsend’s side had trailed 17-0 at the break but pulled level before the All Blacks prevailed.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025 Scotland v New Zealand live: All Blacks break Scottish hearts with dramatic win in Murrayfield thriller Scotland 17-25 New Zealand: The Scots came agonisingly close to ending 120 years of hurt against the All Blacks but Damian McKenzie’s late try snatched victory for the visitors
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Scotland primed for another crack at history as All Blacks return to Murrayfield Having not beaten New Zealand in 32 attempts spanning 120 years, Scotland sense an opportunity despite the surprise absence of Duhan van der Merwe
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand Jamie Ritchie was also left out of the 23 while Zander Fagerson has not yet recovered from a knee injury.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025 Gregor Townsend admires ‘excellent’ Liam McConnell Scotland debut against USA The 21-year-old flanker made a big impact with his carries in the 85-0 rout.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025 Gregor Townsend ‘can’t wait’ to face All Blacks after Scotland thrash USA The Scots ran in 13 tries to rack up their biggest-ever victory at Murrayfield.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November A busy schedule of action among the world’s top nations could see new Test stars emerge, with seeding for the next Rugby World Cup at stake
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 Liam McConnell to make Scotland debut as Stafford McDowall captains heavily-rotated side for USA Flanker McConnell makes his Test bow as Duhan van der Merwe earns a 50th cap
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Gregor Townsend vehemently defends controversial second job with Red Bull The Scotland head coach is spending 30 days a year on Red Bull’s global rugby strategy and has come in for a lot of criticism for wearing two hats