Rugby

Mark Bennett delighted to be back in Scotland set-up despite lack of minutes

Mark Bennett delighted to be back in Scotland set-up despite lack of minutes
Edinburgh centre Mark Bennett admits to being frustrated by a lack of game-time during the recent Autumn Test Series, but the centre says his overriding emotion is of excitement at being back involved again after four years in the international wilderness.

Ross Thompson in training for Glasgow

Peter Horne expects better Ross Thompson after injury setback

A tribute to the late Doddie Weir on the big screen ahead of the Gallagher Premiership match between Leicester and London Irish

Rob Burrow says Doddie Weir was a ‘beacon of light’ for MND sufferers to follow

Rugby's Doddie Weir, who died aged 52 after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Ex rugby star's anger as MND cure research 'held back' by red tape

Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie pay touching tributes to Doddie Weir

Franco Smith determined to find a solution to Warriors’ troubles on the road

Franco Smith determined to find a solution to Warriors’ troubles on the road

Damien Hoyland admits Edinburgh 'need to take a hard look at ourselves’ after defeat

Damien Hoyland admits Edinburgh 'need to take a hard look at ourselves’ after defeat

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Fraser Brown pays tribute to Doddie Weir as Glasgow lose to Leinster

Fraser Brown pays tribute to Doddie Weir as Glasgow lose to Leinster

Edinburgh fail to take charge as dismissal sparks Benetton into life

Edinburgh fail to take charge as dismissal sparks Benetton into life

Doddie Weir has died aged 52.

Doddie Weir: Scotland’s gentle giant who never lost his positive outlook

Former Scotland forward Doddie Weir has died aged 52.

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

Steve Lawrie urges caution despite Edinburgh's status as favourites

Steve Lawrie urges caution despite Edinburgh's status as favourites

George Horne in training

Franco Smith won't focus on past Leinster trauma with Glasgow Warriors

Jamie Hodgson in Edinburgh training

Jamie Hodgson confident Edinburgh can shine without internationals

Josh McKay hopeful Glasgow Warriors can take Leinster scalp after humiliating loss

Josh McKay hopeful Glasgow Warriors can take Leinster scalp after humiliating loss

Finn Russell in action against Argentina

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Jamie Dobie in Warriors training

Jamie Dobie wants revenge on Leinster after Glasgow's Dublin disaster

Mike Blair in Edinburgh training

No mission impossible for Tom Cruse at Edinburgh, says Mike Blair

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Franco Smith during a BKT United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Benetton at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 28, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group).

PREMIUM Franco Smith plans to go easy on internationals on Warriors return

Finn Russell ran the show against Argentina

Scotland coach says Russell is now in charge of No.10 shirt

Finn Russell was in magnificent form for Scotland against Argentina

Finn Russell runs the show as Scotland end on a high

Boffelli hoping to cap off year to remember for Argentina

PREMIUM Boffelli hoping to cap off year to remember for Argentina

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA - JULY 16: Zander Fagerson in action for Scotland during a test match between Argentina and Scotland at the Estadio Unico Madre de Cuidades, on July 16, 2022, in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald /

PREMIUM Zander Fagerson admits previous Pumas encounter ate him up for weeks

Zander Fagerson

Zander Fagerson determined to go out on a high as Scotland face Argentina

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 12: Emiliano Boffelli of Argentina is tackled by Gareth Anscombe of Wales during the Autumn International match between Wales and New Zealand at Principality Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan

PREMIUM Argentina coach Michael Cheika impressed with Emiliano Boffelli progress

17/03/18 NATWEST SIX NATIONS .ITALY v SCOTLAND.ROME - ITALY .Scotland's Richie Gray and Jonny Gray (L-R) at full time.

PREMIUM Townsend rues Gray ban as coach finds solution close to home

Gregor Townsend laments loss of Richie Gray as brother Jonny takes place

Gregor Townsend laments loss of Richie Gray as brother Jonny takes place

Jack Dempsey handed first Scotland start against Argentina

Jack Dempsey handed first Scotland start against Argentina

Revenge-fuelled Scotland must be wary of wounded Argentina - Martin Hannan

PREMIUM Revenge-fuelled Scotland must be wary of wounded Argentina - Martin Hannan

Sione Tiupulotu in action for Scotland

Sione Tuipulotu challenges Scotland to gain some revenge on Argentina

Richie Gray to face Scotland 'dangerous play' hearing on Wednesday

Richie Gray to face Scotland 'dangerous play' hearing on Wednesday

Cameron Neild is delighted to be at Glasgow after losing his job when Worcester went into administration

Glasgow sign Cameron Neild to cover for injuries

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend

PREMIUM Townsend calls on Scots to use defeat to New Zealand as fuel for future

Darcy Graham admits to mixed emotions against All Blacks

PREMIUM Darcy Graham admits to mixed emotions against All Blacks

Mark Telea scores New Zealand's fourth try to seal their victory with four minutes left

Gregor Townsend rues missed chance to make history

Stuart Hogg is disappointed at seeing the game slip away

Scotland 23 New Zealand 31: All Blacks rally to thwart Townsend's giants

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Finn Russell and Head Coach Gregor Townsend during a Scottish Rugby Team Run at BT Murrayfield, on February 4, 2022, in Edinburgh Scotland (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group).

PREMIUM Townsend opts for experience as Russell earns Scotland recall

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 01: Finlay Christie of New Zealand during the New Zealand Training Sessions on November 01, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images).

PREMIUM No split allegiances for Scots-born Kiwi Christie in Edinburgh

Finn Russell to start for Scotland against All Blacks

Finn Russell to start for Scotland against All Blacks

'He’s been very professional' – Townsend impressed with Russell after Scotland recall

Cameron Redpath is on the bench for Bath's game against Leicester tonight

Cameron Redpath released to play for Bath

Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell have a good relationship

Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell could play together, says AB Zondagh

Chris Harris knows Scotland must play a lot better on Sunday than they did against Fiji

Chris Harris not taken in by All Blacks’ recent losses

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke

PREMIUM Positive mood around All Blacks camp as Jason Ryan methods begin to bear fruit

Aaron Smith is one of the All Blacks' top performers

PREMIUM Scotland need to be perfect for any chance of fending off All Blacks - Martin Hannan

Richie Mo'unga in All Blacks training

Richie Mo’unga delighted to see old pal and ‘favourite 10’ Finn Russell in squad

Rory Sutherland during the win over Fiji

Rory Sutherland grateful for Ulster escape after Worcester Warriors nightmare

Finn Russell details Gregor Townsend mutual silence before Scotland recall

Finn Russell on Gregor Townsend minimal contact before Scotland recall

Scotland’s Hollie Davidson appointed to referee women’s World Cup final

Scotland’s Hollie Davidson appointed to referee women’s World Cup final

Gregor Townsend forced to recall Finn Russell after controversial Scotland snub

Sead Haksabanovic scores Celtic's second goal against Dundee United

PREMIUM Celtic fans will have to wait to see if Sead Haksabanovic is the real deal - Monday Kick-Off

Finn Russell returns to Scotland squad as Gregor Townsend recalls stand-off for All Blacks test

Finn Russell returns to Scotland squad as Gregor Townsend recalls stand-off for All Blacks test

Hamish Watson knows Scotland have to be a lot better than they were against Fiji to have any chance of beating New Zealand

Hamish Watson demands Scots have belief from start against All Blacks