Obituary: Ken McCurrach: Scottish No 8 who became an uncapped Wallaby

He captained Harris Academy FPs and played for Dundee and St.Andrews Universities before emigrating to Australia in 1969

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Dave Butcher insists coaching upheaval will not impact Scotland Women's WXV prepeations

Interim head coach says squad selection reflects need to be competitive now and develop the squad leading up to the 2029 World Cup

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Scotland Women squad named for WXV Global Series

Imogen Spence, Ceitidh Ainsworth, Nicole Flynn and Katie Buchanan are the uncapped members of the 32-player group

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More turmoil as Ioan Cunningham joins Sione Fukofuka in stepping away from Scotland Women coaching team

Chris Laidlaw and Tom Luke brought in as assistant coaches on secondments from PWR clubs Harlequins and Bristol Bears, respectively

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Sione Fukofuka steps down as Scotland Women head coach with immediate effect

Assistant coach Dave Butcher takes over as interim head coach ahead of ahead preparations for WXV Global Series beginning

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Melrose launch Kings of Sevens title defence with another win at Peebles

Greenyards outfit defeat Boroughmuir in a high-quality final to a tournament blighted by call-offs

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UPDATE: 60 games that defined Scottish rugby: part six

Bringing the series, first published back in 2020, up to date with 10 key matches during a tumultuous period for the game in Scotland

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Scottish-qualified South African twins join Glasgow Warriors academy

Australian scrum-half Callum Reidy will also be part of the set-up at Scotstoun

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Alex Williamson dismissed as CEO of Scottish Rugby with immediate effect

An independent investigation into matters brought to the Board’s attention earlier this year concluded that his conduct had fallen significantly below the required standards

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Return of Scottish Students can open up a new performance pathway for Scottish rugby

Lewis Skinner believes that the university and college programme can offer talented players an alternative route into the pro game

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ENCORE: 60 games that defined Scottish rugby: part three

The Offside Line’s whistle-stop tour of 163 years of thrills, spills, glory and despair ... with the odd brush with the bizarre along the way

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Consistency is key for new Edinburgh defence coach Brad Davis

"There's some unbelievable talent within the group" says Australian, who knows that making the most of that talent is a key part of his remit.

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Monday Bulletin (27th July): Scotland Women going Dutch and ITV retain World Cup broadcast rights

Colin Renton provides his weekly rugby news round-up from across the globe and inside the Scottish domestic game

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Robbie Fergusson appointed new head coach of Glasgow Warriors women

The former centre will return to his old club from Hong Kong China 7s

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ENCORE: 60 games that defined Scottish rugby: part one

The Offside Line’s whistle-stop tour of 163 years of thrills, spills, glory and despair ... with the odd scandal along the way

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Could this be Gregor Townsend's 2027 World Cup squad?

There appears to have never been so much strength in depth, so the head coach and his assistants are going to have their work cut-out deciding on a final 33 for the trip to Australia

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Edinburgh look to bolster coaching roster with recruitment of Ireland-based Australian

Michael Hodge could join the capital outfit as a junior coach working with head coach Sean Everitt and his assistants Brad Davis, Tim Sampson and Stevie Lawrie

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The Sweet Sixteen: 16 takeaways from Scotland’s U20 World Championship campaign

Alan Lorimer looks back at the age-grade side's performances in Georgia over the last three weeks when they achieved a joint best ever tournament finish of fifth

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Versatile Gregor Brown happy to add another string to his bow

25-year-old enjoyed his first ever start at No 8 for Scotland against Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday

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Monday Bulletin (20th July): Franco Smith explains bowls passion and plans revealed for Nations Championship relegation

Colin Renton provides his weekly rugby news round-up from across the globe and inside the Scottish domestic game

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Scotland come from behind to get the job done against Fiji

Two late tries from Jamie Dobie and one from Scott Cummings seals the bonus-point victory which leaves Gregor Townsend's team second in the Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere table at the halfwa...

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A lot done.... more to do, as Gregor Townsend's Scotland look to keep building towards World Cup

Head coach believes his team have developed a heightened sense of their playing identity while squad depth also provides encouragement

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Seb Stephen reflects on journey from New Zealand uni rugby to Scotland debut

The Glasgow hooker admits he owes a lot to one particular intervention

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Reaction: Gregor Townsend praises 23-man squad after tricky start against Fiji

Head coach said he was happy with the work his team did to wear Fiji down in first half before pulling away in second half of Murrayfield clash

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Scotland come from behind to get the job done against Fiji

Two late tries from Jamie Dobie and one from Scott Cummings seals the bonus-point victory which leaves Gregor Townsend's team second in the Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere table at the halfwa...

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JWC: Scotland rise to the occasion against Wales to secure joint best ever tournament finish

Fergus Pringle's side hold on heroically after being reduced to 13 men for the final five minutes

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Hamish Watson headed to French Top 14 for a season

Former Edinburgh and Scotland flanker has joined Castres Olympique for the 2016-17 campaign to help cover the loss through injury of All Blacks international Dalton Papali’i

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Flying Fijians look to make the most of Murrayfield as their home away from home

Pacific Islanders hope that revenue generated from 'hosting' Nations Championship matches in Europe can help fund a new stadium in Saweni

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Scotland starting XV changes not a gamble says Gregor Townsend ahead of Fiji clash

Outside-centre Ollie Smith will wear a special jersey featuring a gold-embossed No 13 on the back in tribute to the late great Scott Hastings.

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All change for Scotland ahead of summer finale against Fiji

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made 14 personnel and one positional change to his starting XV for Saturday's clash at Murrayfield

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