Scotland Rugby

Scotland is one of the top rugby playing nations in the world.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    Brave Scots edge Ireland out

    Brave Scots edge Ireland out

    Scotland claimed a narrow 10-6 victory over Ireland in their World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Paterson eyes fourth World Cup

    Paterson eyes fourth World Cup

    Chris Paterson, Scotland's record points scorer, is refusing to take his place in a fourth Rugby World Cup squad for granted.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Cullen: There's plenty at stake

    Cullen: There's plenty at stake

    Leo Cullen is determined for Ireland to avoid another sobering start to their World Cup build-up when they face Scotland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Ford ready to take on Ireland

    Ford ready to take on Ireland

    After enduring taunts of "holiday maker" following his extended leave of absence, Scotland hooker Ross Ford is ready to take on Ireland.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Lawson looking for fast start

    Lawson looking for fast start

    Rory Lawson wants Scotland to "hit the ground running" in Saturday's EMC Test against Ireland at Murrayfield.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    Lawson hails Scotland strength

    Lawson hails Scotland strength

    Rory Lawson is not taking his place in Scotland's World Cup squad for granted despite being named as captain for Saturday's clash with Ireland.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    Rennie focused on Ireland clash

    Rennie focused on Ireland clash

    Ross Rennie is refusing to look too far ahead as he prepares for his first Scotland start on Saturday against Ireland.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Morrison has reasons to perform

    Morrison has reasons to perform

    Graeme Morrison will return to the Scotland team for Saturday's EMC Test with Ireland, with Rugby World Cup heartache his driving force.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011

    Robinson considers his options

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson has named a team which shows five changes of personnel and one further positional switch in Saturday's World Cup warm-up Test against Ireland at Murrayfield.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Scotland include Rennie in XV

    Scotland include Rennie in XV

    Ross Rennie has been named in Scotland's starting XV to face Ireland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Kellock not dwelling on the past

    Kellock not dwelling on the past

    Scotland lock Alastair Kellock is not dwelling on his absence from the 2007 World Cup as he bids to cement his place in this year's tournament.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011
    Kellock ready for Ireland test

    Kellock ready for Ireland test

    Scotland lock Alastair Kellock admits the prospect of facing Ireland on Saturday has driven him on throughout his extended pre-season.

  • Thursday, 28. July, 2011
    Gray taking nothing for granted

    Gray taking nothing for granted

    Richie Gray is not taking his place in Scotland's World Cup squad for granted, despite being rested last season.

  • Wednesday, 27. July, 2011
    Scotland lose Hugo for World Cup

    Scotland lose Hugo for World Cup

    Scotland full-back Hugo Southwell will miss the Rugby World Cup because of a knee injury, the SRU has confirmed.

  • Wednesday, 27. July, 2011
    Southwell took news well - Boss

    Southwell took news well - Boss

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson says Hugo Southwell took the news well when it was decided that he should be ruled out of this autumn's World Cup.