Rugby

Carolan confident Warriors will give a good account of themselves against Zebre
He is looking forward to the fixture.

Gareth Davies has scored more World Cup tries than any other scrum-half (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot

Johnny Matthews

Johnny Matthews details whirlwind Scotland Rugby World Cup call-up

The Scotland players line up to take on Tonga

Townsend not concerned by Scotland's Ireland & South Africa challenges

Darcy Graham breaks clear of the Tonga team

Darcy Graham on keeping Scotland teammate Duhan van der Merwe on his toes

Stuart McInally

Stuart McInally forced to leave Scotland camp through injury

Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend exasperated over Rugby World Cup officiating inconsistencies

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Stuart McInally’s rugby career is now over (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Stuart McInally confirms rugby retirement after ‘dream came true’ with Scotland

Glasgow’s Johnny Matthews is still to win his first full Scotland cap (Robert Perry/PA)

Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel

Wales thrashed Australia to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Warren Gatland won’t let Wales get carried away after thrashing Australia

Eddie Jones is facing an early exit from the Rugby World Cup after his Australia side were thrashed by Wales (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Eddie Jones apologises as Australia face early Rugby World Cup exit

Wales put Australia to the sword in Lyon.

Wales make stunning history against Australia to inflict misery on Eddie Jones

Blair Kinghorn in action

Scotland keep quarter-final dream alive with seven tries against Tonga

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Kyle Steyn scores try for Scotland

Scotland player ratings in Rugby World Cup win over Tonga

Scotland fans have travelled to Nice in numbers.

Scotland 45 Tonga 17 RECAP: Red card controversy as Scots score seven

Mack Hansen of Ireland celebrates after scoring

Ireland come out on top in World Cup battle of the titans

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Sione Tuipulotu

Sione Tuipulotu fully focussed on getting Scotland win despite 'love' for Tonga

Rory Darge insists Scotland can thrive under pressure against Tonga

Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery after being hurt in World Cup action (Daniel Cole/AP)

Antoine Dupont has surgery as France captain’s World Cup remains in the balance

Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend explains his Scotland team selection for Tonga showdown

Tonga skipper Ben Tameifuna reveals 'Call of Duty' black-out with Finn Russell

Paul O’Connell feels experience will be key for Ireland against South Africa

Mzwandile Stick

Mzwandile Stick warns South Africa 'are not going to hold back' against Ireland

Rory Sutherland during Scotland training

Rory Sutherland eyes 'massive opportunity' as Scotland face off against Tonga

Scotland players in training

Scotland attack coach Brad Mooar opens up on Barcelona inspiration

Blair Kinghorn reckons Scotland have a point to prove against Tonga

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi on 'dream' World Cup showdown against Ireland

Andy Farrell claims South Africa clash is not a 'do-or-die game' for Ireland

Ayrshire Bulls' players celebrate at full time during a FOSROC Super Series Sprint Final match

Domestic rugby preview: Champions past and present meet at Myreside

Gregor Townsend

Martin Hannan Tonga clash the most important match of Townsend's Scotland career - Martin Hannan

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Tonga national team at the World Cup

The 5 former All Blacks aiming to topple Scotland for Tonga after eligibility tweak

Sam Skinner confident Scotland can bounce back off the ropes against Tonga

Italy are now top of their pool

Italy run in four second-half tries to hit back and beat Uruguay

Tonga are expected to bring physicality and passion on Sunday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Kyle Steyn urges Scotland to match Tonga physicality in Rugby World Cup clash

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Ollie Smith gears up for Scotland’s next match against Tonga (David Davies/PA)

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action

Sione Vailanu promises to raise Tonga performance levels ahead of Scotland clash

Malakai Fekitoa

Malakai Fekitoa warns Scotland are facing 'the best Tongan side ever assembled'

Cam Redpath grateful for mother's words of wisdom after Scotland selection

Bryan Easson names Scotland squad for WXV2 tournament

Lewis Ludlam wants booing fans to keep the faith (Mike Egerton/PA)

Lewis Ludlam urges booing fans to keep the faith after England’s win over Japan

Scotland have a fortnight between their first two games (David Davies/PA)

Scotland step up preparations ahead of second World Cup match with Tonga

England players celebrate try against Japan

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

Ritchie Gray (left) is looking forward to the fixture

Ritchie Gray insists Scotland are focused ahead of Tonga clash

Hawick's Charlie Welsh in action

Club rugby round-up: Wins for Currie Chieftains, Heriot's Blues, Marr, Hawick & more

Wales' Gareth Davies scores a try denied by review during the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool C match at the Stade de Nice, France

Wales defeat fearless Portugal ahead of crunch clash with Australia

Scotland star Steyn aiming for more pleasure and less pain against Tonga

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Kyle Steyn scored three tries in his last two summer warm-up matches (Jane Barlow/PA)

Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash

Stuart McInally will retire after the World Cup (Ian Rutherford/PA)

Stuart McInally reveals recent ‘whirlwind of emotions’ after Scotland call-up

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Dave Cherry [left] and Stuart McInally

Stuart McInally vows to 'do it for Dave' after Scotland World Cup SOS call

Hawick boss Douglas aims to 'put wrongs right' after Marr loss

Franco Smith not flattered by Scotland speculation

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend explains Dave Cherry's hotel concussion injury

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith patiently waiting to make his impact in France

Dave Cherry replaced in Scotland squad after suffering head injury