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5 Oct 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final Pool B encounter

The full-back lines up as part of a back-three containing wingers Darcy Graham – who bagged four tries in last week’s win against Romania – and Duhan van der Merwe. Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones resume a familiar starting centre partnership which has enjoyed nine outings in 2023. As part of a half-back pairing that […]

22 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Four changes to starting XV for Tonga match

Kyle Steyn comes into the starting XV in place of winger Darcy Graham and has fond memories of playing against Tonga, having run in four tries against the Pacific Island side in November 2021 in a 60-14 win. Duhan van der Merwe is named on the other wing and will aim to add to his […]

19 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Oban Lorne represent Scotland on amateur world stage in France

Running from 22-30 September, the festival has been organised in France by Rugby Club Dinois, as they bring together 16 amateur clubs from all over the world to compete for the first ever world amateur title. The teams will play group matches spread over two days, and just like the national team, Oban have been […]

14 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

McInally replaces Cherry in Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

To ensure a full front row complement McInally, who is playing in his second Rugby World Cup, joined the Scotland squad today after initially being put on standby following a concussion sustained by Ewan Ashman last week. Cherry suffered a concussion after an accident in the team hotel earlier this week and is now following […]

8 Sep 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland team named for Rugby World Cup 2023 opener

Captain Jamie Ritchie leads his country in their Pool B clash with defending champions South Africa at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, the blindside flanker joined in the back row by openside Rory Darge and Jack Dempsey at number 8. Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, both of whom will be appearing at a third Rugby World Cup, […]

16 Aug 2023 - Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2023

Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising 19 forwards and 14 backs for a Pool B campaign that will see Scotland face South Africa, Tonga, Romania and Ireland. Flanker Ritchie is one of 15 players to have appeared at a previous Rugby World Cup, with second rows Richie Gray and Grant Gilchrist, tighthead prop WP […]