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Paterson pays tribute to McLaren

Scotland's record points-scorer Chris Paterson pays tribute to the late broadcaster Bill McLaren.

Cusiter wary of physical England

Scotland captain Chris Cusiter expects to face a fast and physical England side at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations match on Saturday.

De Luca wins Scots starting place

Scotland make one change for the Six Nations visit of England, with Nick De Luca coming in for Simon Danielli.

Robinson team talk rallies Scots

Fly-half Dan Parks says an 'honest' team talk from coach Andy Robinson has bolstered Scotland's confidence for their Six Nations clash with England.

Evans aims for tribute to brother

Scotland centre Max Evans hopes for a win against Italy in honour of injured brother Thom.

Injured Evans returns to Scotland

Scotland winger Thom Evans returns from Wales to continue his recuperation from two neck operations.

Low misses rest of Scots campaign

Moray Low will have knee surgery that will rule the Glasgow Warriors prop out of Scotland's remaining Six Nations matches.

Scots make four changes for Italy

Centre Max Evans is recalled for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy, while Antonio Del Fava is the only change to the hosts' squad

Evans and Paterson make progress

Thom Evans is making progress after a second neck operation as Scotland team-mate Chris Paterson heads home after suffering kidney damage against Wales.

Evans to undergo second neck op

Thom Evans will have a second operation on the neck injury he sustained in Scotland's Six Nations defeat by Wales last Saturday.

Robinson defiant over roof request

Scotland coach Andy Robinson defends his decision to block Wales from closing the roof of the Millennium Stadium for Saturday's Six Nations clash.

Hamilton replaces Hines for Scots

Edinburgh's Jim Hamilton replaces injured Leinster lock Nathan Hines in the Scotland side to face Wales on Saturday.

Scotland recall Parks and Murray

Dan Parks, Euan Murray and Rory Lamont return to the Scotland side to face Wales on Saturday.

Blunt Scotland frustrate Robinson

Scotland coach Andy Robinson says failure to convert scoring chances cost them dearly in the 18-9 Six Nations defeat by France.

Lamont bullish on Scots chances

Scotland winger Sean Lamont believes a win in the Six Nations opener against France on Sunday could be the springboard to a Grand Slam.

Scots Sevens coach under pressure

Scotland Sevens coach Stephen Gemmell expects questions to be asked of his leadership after his side lost to Niue and the USA in New Zealand.

Scots raring to go for Six Nations

Scotland flanker John Barclay expects a tough opener

Paterson and Brown in for Scots

Chris Paterson and Kelly Brown will start for Scotland against France in the absence of the injured Alasdair Strokosch and Rory Lamont.

Gray joins Scotland training camp

Northampton Saints flanker Scott Gray is called into the Scotland training squad.

Parks returns to Scotland squad

Dan Parks is back in Andy Robinson's plans, being named in the coach's Scotland squad for the Six Nations openers against France and Wales.

White to miss Scots’ Six Nations

Clermont and Scotland flanker Jason White will miss this year's Six Nations after suffering a double leg fracture.

White to miss Scots’ Six Nations

Clermont and Scotland flanker Jason White will miss this year's Six Nations after suffering a double leg fracture.

Scotland confirm Argentina tour

Scotland will face Argentina in two Tests during their summer tour.

Scots end 2013 World Cup 7s bid

Scottish Rugby withdraws from the bid process to host the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2013.

Murray sits out Sunday for Scots

Scotland prop Euan Murray will miss the Six Nations opener against France after requesting not to be chosen for Sunday matches.

Scots take on All Blacks in 2010

Scotland will face New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in next year's Autumn internationals at Murrayfield.

John Beattie’s rugby column

"I just can't watch Barbarian rugby."

Logan tips winger Evans to shine

Scotland winger Thom Evans can score vital tries in the upcoming Six Nations, according to former international Kenny Logan.

John Beattie’s view

There are too many players on the pitch, argues Scotland's former Lion

Cusiter positive on Scots future

Skipper Chris Cusiter believes Scotland can solve their attacking problems in time to make an impact in the Six Nations.

Final pass frustrates Robinson

Andy Robinson is disappointed by Scotland's lack of composure during the 9-6 defeat to Argentina at Murrayfield.

Scotland 6-9 Argentina

Scotland's 100% record under new coach Andy Robinson comes to an end as Argentina extend their winning run at Murrayfield to 19 years.

Robinson warns of wounded Pumas

Scotland coach Andy Robinson says Argentina will arrive at Murrayfield determined not to lose a third Tour game in a row.

Gemmell names Scots Sevens squad

Scotland Sevens coach Stephen Gemmell announces a strong squad for next month's World Series in Dubai.

MacDonald to make Scotland debut

Debutant Alan MacDonald's inclusion is one of three changes to the Scotland line-up for the final autumn Test against Argentina.

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