Finn Russell left out of Scotland squad
Racing 92 out-half Finn Russell has been left out of the Scotland squad for the Autumn Nations Series, while Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie takes over the captaincy.
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'We are absolutely flabbergasted': Stormers coach vexed by young prop's 3-match ban
Stormers coach John Dobson said he couldn't understand the sanction imposed on young prop Sazi Sandi after he received a red card in last weekend's win against Edinburgh in Cape Town.
Stormers prop cops 3 game ban for red card against Edinburgh
Prop Sazi Sandi will sit on the sidelines for the next three Stormers fixtures as a result of his red card against Edinburgh last Saturday.
'Clever' Edinburgh's time-wasting backfires as Jake's Bulls learn lessons in URC win
Jake White was the first to admit that his youthful Bulls combination made heavy weather of their 33-31 URC victory over Edinburgh at Loftus on Saturday, but still pondered whether the Scots fell prey to their own impetuosity.
Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to take positives from South American tour
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend told his players to hang on to the good feelings and progress from their South American tour after it ended with last-gasp disappointment.
Argentina v Scotland: Gregor Townsend likens second Test to a cup semi-final as coach looks for new leaders to step up
Gregor Townsend has described it as a cup semi-final and has challenged his Scotland squad to impose themselves on their hosts when they take on Argentina in the second Test in Salta on Saturday.
Why Edinburgh v Glasgow promises to be such an intriguing battle at Murrayfield - Allan Massie
There isn’t much between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Both have had fair to middling seasons in the hotch-potch that is the URC, a league with a clumsy structure that sometimes looks a bit like a juggling match.
Edinburgh's Ben Muncaster reveals Sam Torrance inspiration - and why shark diving in South Africa was a mistake
Ben Muncaster believes that the influence of his ‘Uncle’ Sam Torrance has helped him take the step up to pro rugby in his stride.