Russell and Hogg rested for Scotland's summer tour
Gregor Townsend has revealed that out-half Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been excused from Scotland's summer tour in order to prevent burnout ahead of next year’s World Cup.
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Bundee Aki nominated for Six Nations Player of the Championship award
Bundee Aki has been nominated for the Player of the Championship award, having played a vital role in Ireland retaining the Six Nations title for 2024.
Duhan Van Der Merwe scores hat-trick as Scotland strengthen grip on Calcutta Cup
Magnificent Duhan Van Der Merwe became the first Scotland player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick as they soared to their fourth consecutive victory over England in an intoxicating Guinness Six Nations showdown in Edinburgh.
Brilliant Duhan van der Merwe hat-trick sees Scotland down England
Magnificent Duhan Van Der Merwe became the first player to score a Calcutta Cup hat-trick for Scotland as they soared to their fourth consecutive victory over England in an intoxicating Guinness Six Nations showdown in Edinburgh.
Bundee Aki: Scotland post 'massive threat' to Ireland's World Cup chances
In-form centre Bundee Aki knows Scotland pose a "massive threat" to Ireland's Rugby World Cup aspirations due to his experiences with the British and Irish Lions.
Van der Merwe fires slow-starting Scots to victory over Georgia as Boks await
South African-born winger Duhan van der Merwe sparked Scotland's revival against Georgia with a brace of tries in the second half to help defeat the visitors 33-6 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Ben Healy set for first Scotland start in RWC warm-up against Italy
Former Munster out-half Ben Healy will make his first start for Scotland this weekend, as Gregor Townsend's side begin their Rugby World Cup preparations against Italy on Saturday.
Brilliant Blair Kinghorn hat-trick seals bonus-point win for Scotland over Italy
Blair Kinghorn rose to the challenge of replacing Finn Russell at stand-off as he scored a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland end their Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point 26-14 victory over spirited Italy.
Kinghorn reigns at Murrayfield with hat-trick over Italy
Blair Kinghorn rose to the challenge of replacing Finn Russell at stand-off as he scored a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland end their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point 26-14 victory over spirited Italy.