Argentina 24-15 France It doesn’t matter where they’re playing, Argentina always have the loudest and most passionate fans. The country’s national anthem brings tears to the eyes and though the…
Scotland
Hotshot: Glasgow Warriors lock Scott Cummings
Where did rugby begin for you? I began playing at Kelvinside Academy in Primary Four. I played at No 8 early on – so I could get on the ball…
Hotshot: Edinburgh back Blair Kinghorn
How did you get into rugby? I played at my school, Edinburgh Academy, from when I was seven or eight. Did you play other sports? I played football and got…
Hastings of Bath goes into battle for Scotland
Among the youngster trying to help Scotland improve on last year’s eighth place finish is Adam Hastings – a player with a name that is legendary in Scottish rugby but…
World Rugby U20 Championship: Eight players to watch
By Alex Shaw The World Rugby U20 Championship begins next week, as the best and brightest talents from around the world converge on Manchester for age-grade rugby’s annual showpiece event.…
Scotland sevens back from the brink with a trophy
With less than 20 seconds to go it seemed all too impossible: Scotland had to snaffle the kick-off, hold on to it without drawing the ire of the referee, break…
Brexit: what would it mean for rugby?
This summer’s tours reach their climax on Saturday 25 June, but two days earlier it will be politicians rather than rugby fans eagerly awaiting a result. The people of Britain…
Bolters: Who will be the surprise selections for the summer tours?
By Alex Shaw With the announcement of the home nations squads for the summer tours just days away, the subject of bolters is one which is on many people’s minds.…
Rugby World talks sevens with Gavin Hastings
Rugby World sat down with Scotland and Lions legend Gavin Hastings to discuss his views on the game of sevens and just how well conditioned these athletes are. In responding, Hastings…
Summer tours: Southern Hemisphere’s danger men
By Alex Shaw With European finals and domestic play-offs approaching, the conclusion of the northern hemisphere season is nigh and attention is beginning to shift towards the home nations’ summer…