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Scotland need to put up or shut up, admits Kyle Steyn
"I'm sure the people of Scotland are sick of hearing excuses. To be honest, we don't have any."
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November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Barney and Burnsy are joined by Jamie Lindsay and Roddy Grant from Breadalbane. They dissect Scotland-Argentina 😭 look into grassroots rugby, domestic results and the rest of last weeks games. It’s an absolute cracker!
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November 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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David Nucifora promises joined-up pathway from grassroots to the pro game
Scottish Rugby Performance Director visited the Borders on Monday night to help sell his vision to around 40 teachers, coaches, directors or rugby and administrators
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November 19, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Liam McConnell reflects on a roller-coaster couple of weeks
“The atmosphere was a bit different, but it's almost just as enjoyable playing with boys that I played Scotland Under-20s with"
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November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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The buck stops with the players, says Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman after Argentina debacle
“You can see from being 21-0 up, if we stick to what we're doing we should have buried them, but it's just players' accountability.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Greig Laidlaw to assist new Scotland U20s head coach Fergus Pringle
Kenny Murray moves to a new role as National Talent Pathway Lead
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November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Emerging Scotland find their feet against powerful Tonga XV
Head coach Kenny Murray praises his youthful side for the way they fronted up to the physical challenge of an experienced Pacific Islands outfit
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November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Monday Bulletin (17th November): Belgium to face Samoa for final World Cup ticket and Bayliss picks up business award
Rassie Erasmus seeks contract extension and Gala night for the Maroons
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November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Strathallan topple holders Stewart's Melville to book place in Scottish Schools U18 Cup Final
Currie Chieftains secure Boy's U18 National One Youth League title
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November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Arnold Clark Women's Premiership finalists confirmed as Garioch off bottom
Stirling County's domination of the league continues with yet another bonus-point win against dethroned champions Corstorphine Cougars this week
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November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Nations Championship fixture schedule announced
Scotland to visit Argentina and South Africa next summer, and will also play Fiji at a venue to be confirmed (likely Murrayfield)
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November 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Scotland v Argentina: Scotland player ratings
A bad day at the office for Gregor Townsend's team
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November 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Scotland v Argentina reaction: no place to hide for hapless hosts
Skipper says he understands why the Murrayfield crowd booed the team at the final whistle
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November 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Scotland v Argentina report: hosts fall asleep at the wheel
Gregor Townsend's side squander a 21-0 lead and are booed from the pitch after the full-time whistle
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November 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Scotland v Argentina live blog …
All the action from round three of Scotland's Autumn Test Series as Gregor Townsend's team welcome the Pumas to Murrayfield
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November 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Scottish Cup: Early blitz sets up Heriot's victory over Muuselburgh
Musselburgh refuse to lie down and fightback to make sure it was an entertaining encounter on a bitterly cold afternoon at Stoneyhill
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November 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Scottish Cup: GHA edge past Glasgow Accies
Euan McKirdy double secures a home win for the holders
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November 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Scotland vs Argentina - Darcy Graham reflects on journey from Hawick to 50 caps
He's talked about the importance of Sevens rugby in his development
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November 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Ayr march on but second half rally gives Hawick comfort
Arnold Clark Premiership: Borderers rue missed opportunities which could have put hosts under pressure
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November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Scottish Cup: Biggar clinch victory at death following second-half fightback from Marr
Home full-back Ruari Watson struggled off the kicking tee but ends up the hero thanks to late try
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November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Scottish Cup: Watsonians start slowly before pulling clear of Melrose
Midfield continuity key to home win for Myresiders
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November 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Scottish Cup: Currie Chieftains pull away from Stirling County in last 10 minutes
Hosts have to dig deep to see off their opponents from the league below
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November 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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🏉Scotland vs Argentina: Ten takeaways from Gregor Townsend’s press conference

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Scotland vs Argentina: Ten takeaways from Gregor Townsend's press conference
The head coach gave his thoughts on Darcy, Duhan, Argentina, Zander and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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🏉Ayr v Hawick: No rest for the wicked as Bobby Beattie eyes busy end to 2025

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Ayr v Hawick: No rest for the wicked as Bobby Beattie eyes busy end to 2025
Runners, riders and verdict for re-arranged Arnold Clark Men's Premiership clash
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🏉Scotland vs Argentina: Just one change to starting XV as Darcy Graham earns 50th cap

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Scotland vs Argentina: Just one change to starting XV as Darcy Graham earns 50th cap
Duhan van der Merwe returns to the bench in a 5-3 split
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November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM