Scotland fightback falls just short against France
Scotland staged another stirring fightback against France before being edged out by a late penalty from Thomas Ramos on an intoxicating Saturday night in the Saint-Etienne heat.
Kyle Steyn Sport News
Late Ramos penalty hands France victory over Scotland
ST ETIENNE, France :Thomas Ramos kicked over a late penalty to hand France an unconvincing 30-27 win over Scotland in their warm-up test on Saturday that left more questions than answers for the World Cup hosts weeks away from the kick off of the tournament.
Ritchie back to captain Scotland in France as Townsend changes six
Scotland have made six changes to their side for the Rugby World Cup warm-up re-match with France on Saturday, including a return for flanker Jamie Ritchie, who will lead the side in Saint Etienne.
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.
Darge named skipper as Scots pick two new caps for warm-up test
EDINBURGH : Rory Darge will captain Scotland for the first time as they take on Italy in a Rugby World Cup warm-up test at Murrayfield on Saturday with coach Gregor Townsend naming two new caps in the matchday squad.
Rugby: Toulon shake off runners-up tag to win European Challenge Cup
DUBLIN : Toulon got off to a lightening start and then continued their dominance after the break to easily beat Glasgow Warriors 43-19 in Dublin on Friday to claim the European Challenge Cup for the first time after losing four previous finals.
Munster beat Glasgow to book semi-final with Leinster
Munster will face Leinster in the BKT URC semi-finals next Saturday after overcoming 14-man Glasgow in Scotstoun.
URC team news: Beirne and Snyman start for Munster, Leinster make 9 changes
Two of Munster's biggest and most dynamic forwards will team up for the first time tomorrow evening as the province seek to extend their season.