Tag: Scotland Rugby Union
almost 2 years ago
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How Scotland lost Argentina series in grim circumstances after letting 15-point lead slip in Sant...

An agonising last-gasp defeat in Santiago del Estero condemned Scotland to a series loss to Argentina for the first t...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina v Scotland: Townsend must find balance between game-time and ensuring Scots win the series

Gregor Townsend has used the tour of Argentina to expose as many of his squad as possible to Test-match rugby, but th...

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almost 2 years ago
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Zander Fagerson: 50 caps, early doubts about his rugby future and a lesson from Shagger

A lesson in scrummaging from a moustachioed veteran helped set Zander Fagerson on the right path when the young prop ...

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almost 2 years ago
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What channel is Argentina v Scotland on? Is it on TV? Live details for rugby international in San...

Scotland are playing Argentina for the third and final time on their tour of South America.

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almost 2 years ago
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Allan Dell signs for Glasgow Warriors but still no announcement on new coach

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of Scotland prop Allan Dell for the new season.

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almost 2 years ago
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Northern Hemisphere rocks rugby’s old order – but can Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales see ou...

So what then are we to make of rugby’s new world order? The northern powerhouse that swept aside its southern rivals ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland debrief: Enjoy Watson and Darge, Gregor Townsend comments, conundrum for third Argentina...

If the second Test was a cup semi-final, as described by Gregor Townsend, then next weekend’s decider in Santiago del...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland injury update: No plans to fly in replacements for Kyle Rowe and Rory Hutchinson

Scotland will resist the temptation at this stage to fly in replacements for the final Test against Argentina despite...

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almost 2 years ago
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Kyle Rowe: Injury update on Scotland debutant who was stretchered off against Argentina

Gregor Townsend, the Scotland coach, is resigned to being without Kyle Rowe for the final Test against Argentina next...

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almost 2 years ago
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How the Scotland players rated in 29-6 win over Argentina

It was mission accomplished for Scotland in Salta on Saturday night as a 29-6 win over Argentina kept their Summer To...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina 6-29 Scotland: Four-try Scots set up series decider as they bounce back from first Test...

Scotland set up a series decider and spoiled Argentina's independence day by beating the Pumas 29-6 in Salta in the s...

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almost 2 years ago
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Hamish Watson hits 50th cap landmark and reflects on debut which was ‘a pretty bleak day for Scot...

His debut came amid inauspicious circumstances and Hamish Watson describes it now as “a pretty bleak day for Scottish...

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almost 2 years ago
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Commonwealth Games: Scotland women rugby debut as Lee Jones makes fourth appearance for men

Scotland will make history at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this month when their women’s team enters th...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina v Scotland: World rankings scenarios, chance for fringe trio and how to counter Pumas t...

There is a combination of results this weekend that could send Scotland down to tenth place in the World Rugby rankings.

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina v Scotland: Gregor Townsend likens second Test to a cup semi-final as coach looks for n...

Gregor Townsend has described it as a cup semi-final and has challenged his Scotland squad to impose themselves on th...

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almost 2 years ago
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Blair Kinghorn given Scotland vote of confidence at No 10 from ‘massive believer’ Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend has kept faith with Blair Kinghorn at stand-off for the second Test of Scotland’s tour of Argentina.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland Under-20s: What Gregor Townsend had to say about plight of young Scots after 13th defeat...

The plight of the Scotland Under-20 team has prompted Gregor Townsend to call for more to be done to help the country...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland U20s: What Gregor Townsend had to say about plight of young Scots after 13th defeat in a...

The plight of the Scotland Under-20 team has prompted Gregor Townsend to call for more to be done to help the country...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland make five changes for Argentina second Test in Salta

Scotland have made five changes for the second Test against Argentina as they look to rescue the series.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland in Argentina: The changes Gregor Townsend could make for second Test in Salta

Having had to wait four years to go on tour, Scotland now find themselves at risk of losing the series with Argentina...

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almost 2 years ago
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Gregor Townsend on what Scotland must do to rescue Argentina series

Gregor Townsend has urged Scotland to up their intensity levels in next week’s second Test in Salta as they look to r...

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almost 2 years ago
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Mark Bennett: Argentina v Scotland second Test in Salta is ‘huge game’ says rejuvenated centre

Six years after he last started for the national team, Mark Bennett marked his return with a try and although it wasn...

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almost 2 years ago
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Blair Kinghorn conundrum leaves Scotland coach Gregor Townsend with much to ponder after defeat i...

Gregor Townsend will have much to ponder this week as he goes about trying to salvage the series against Argentina.

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almost 2 years ago
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Stuart Hogg: Missing Scotland tour was correct call by Gregor Townsend

Stuart Hogg said he was disappointed to be told he wouldn’t be going on Scotland’s tour of South America but the full...

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almost 2 years ago
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How the Scotland players rated in 26-18 defeat to Argentina

Scotland got their Summer Tour off to a disappointing start after going down 26-18 to Argentina in Jujuy.

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina 26-18 Scotland: Pumas win first Test as Scots pay for poor first half

Scotland slumped to defeat in Argentina for the first time in 14 years after a pallid first-half showing left them wi...

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almost 2 years ago
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What channel is Argentina v Scotland on? Is it on TV? Live details for rugby international in Jujuy

Scotland are taking on Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy in the first match of a three-Test series against the Pumas.

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almost 2 years ago
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Meet the Argentine bagpipers who will play Flower of Scotland ahead of the first Test in Jujuy

An Argentine pipeband known as the Buenos Aires Tartan Army will play Flower of Scotland before the game as Gregor To...

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almost 2 years ago
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Grant Gilchrist embraces hostility and hospitality awaiting Scotland in Argentina

Scotland are braced for a hostile atmosphere when they take on Argentina in Jujuy but Grant Gilchrist plans to use it...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina v Scotland: Winning start would be the morale-booster Scottish rugby needs right now

If ever Scottish rugby needed a morale-boosting result it is now.

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina v Scotland: Rory Hutchinson to full-back explained as Townsend looks for Blair Kinghorn...

Stuart Hogg is a tough act to follow but Gregor Townsend is hoping Rory Hutchinson can perform a role not too dissimi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland Women get £144,352 boost from Scottish Government to aid Rugby World Cup preparations

Scotland’s players have received a further cash boost ahead of the women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with the an...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland Women get £144,352 boost from Scottish Government to aid Rugby World Cup preparations

Scotland’s players have received a further cash boost ahead of the women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with the an...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina v Scotland: Hamish Watson ruled out of first Test in Jujuy

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been ruled out of the first Test against Argentina on Saturday after a training gr...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland spring a surprise at full-back for Argentina first Test

Northampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has returned to the Scotland side for the first time since 2020 – but in an...

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almost 2 years ago
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Damien Hoyland unlucky to be one of five sent home early from Scotland tour

Of the five players being sent home early from Scotland’s tour of South America, Damien Hoyland is the one likely to ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Spain lose appeal against disqualification - what it means for Scotland

Spain have lost their appeal against a points deduction for fielding an ineligible player and will not take part in t...

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almost 2 years ago
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Argentina will be huge step up warns Gregor Townsend after Scotland endure second-half dip in Chi...

Scotland flew into Buenos Aires on Sunday braced for what is likely to be a gruelling three-Test series against an Ar...

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almost 2 years ago
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Gregor Townsend to send five or six Scotland players home as he trims squad for Argentina

Gregor Townsend was impressed with the contribution of his younger players in the convincing 44-5 win over Chile, but...

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