We knew this day would come – Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg ends career
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect.
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Scotland full back Hogg retires before World Cup
Scotland's record try scorer Stuart Hogg announced his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect on Sunday, saying his body could not take the strain anymore.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new contract until 2026
Gregor Townsend admitted he had resigned himself to the likelihood that his time as Scotland head coach was drawing to an end before the Scottish Rugby Union recently moved to offer him a new deal until April 2026.
Former captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally named in Scotland training squad
Former Scotland captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally remain on course for World Cup swansongs after the pair were named in Gregor Townsend’s 41-man pre-tournament training squad on Tuesday.
Gregor Townsend relishing the chance to push Scotland on after signing new deal
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is excited about having the chance to “drive the team forward” in the coming years after signing a contract extension until April 2026.
Townsend praise for Kinghorn as he considers his own future
EDINBURGH : Blair Kinghorn’s strong running game and confidence to take on the defence led to his hat-trick of tries against Italy in Saturday’s 26-14 Six Nations victory at Murrayfield, coach Gregor Townsend said.
Kinghorn gets nod at flyhalf for Scotland v Italy
EDINBURGH : Blair Kinghorn will start at flyhalf and Ollie Smith has been selected at fullback in four changes made by Scotland coach Gregor Townsend for their final Six Nations fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Munster's Ben Healy in line for Scotland bow
Munster's Ben Healy is set to make his Scotland debut after being named among the replacements for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy (12.30pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).