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Bryn Palmer
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Bryn was rugby editor at the BBC Sport website for many years and features editor for a couple more before returning to Scotland, where he started covering the game in 1997 at PA and the Scotsman before a year Down Under, reporting on the first of three Lions tours in 2001. He is now a freelance writer and editor for several media outlets.
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Edinburgh and Scotland hit by Six Nations injury double whammy
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'Amazing for us': Rising Scotland star singled out after Toulon win
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United Rugby Championship
Edinburgh ready to unleash the Scottish 'Beast' against Ospreys
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International Rugby
Gregor Townsend on where the blame lies for Scotland implosion
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Opinion
Anatomy of a Scotland collapse: You snooze, you lose, you get boos
Scotland’s autumn campaign suffered a major setback for the second week running as Argentina came from 21-0 down to stun Gregor …
Bryn Palmer
17 Nov 2025, 3:07
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'I wasn't angry': Felipe Contepomi eyes next opponents and UK three-peat
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi relished the prospect of trying to make history with a first ‘clean sweep’ on UK soil af…
Bryn Palmer
16 Nov 2025, 11:20
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Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs Argentina | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Scotland player ratings: Scotland suffered a demoralising defeat by Argentina as the Pumas hit back from 21-0 down to ransack Murr…
Bryn Palmer
16 Nov 2025, 9:33
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Interview
‘It's brilliant to see someone not deviate from his unique talent’ – Deadly Darcy in numbers
The Scotland star "has stayed true to his natural ability" to become one of the world's most prolific wings.
Bryn Palmer
14 Nov 2025, 23:00
Interview
Why this painful Scotland loss to New Zealand was 'different'
Some might regard it as slightly perverse to want to expose yourself again to the fresh agonies Scotland suffered at the hands of …
Bryn Palmer
09 Nov 2025, 10:00
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Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs New Zealand | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Scotland player ratings: Scotland’s 120-year search for a win over New Zealand goes on despite a thunderous comeback in a pulsat…
Bryn Palmer
08 Nov 2025, 9:00
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Analysis
Five talking points: Bombshell call as Scotland target historic All Blacks victory
If the headline selection in Scotland’s team to face New Zealand smacked you square between the eyes - dropping joint-record try…
Bryn Palmer
06 Nov 2025, 12:11
Beauden Barrett on Finn Russell: 'He's got nothing to lose'
All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett is relishing the prospect of a third head-to-head with fellow playmaker Finn Russell as New Ze…
Bryn Palmer
06 Nov 2025, 5:36
Interview
‘We’ve got to beat them sometime’ – Can Scotland finally end their All Blacks anguish?
Two Scottish sides have emerged undefeated, recent teams have come agonisingly close, but will Townsend's men make history?
Bryn Palmer
04 Nov 2025, 2:58
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Scott Robertson: 'We've canvassed it with the boys... we're all aware'
Scott Robertson is expecting a “game for the ages” on Saturday as New Zealand aim to preserve a 120-year unbeaten record again…
Bryn Palmer
03 Nov 2025, 10:13
All Blacks will be without key duo for Scotland clash
New Zealand will be without two key players for the second leg of their possible ‘Grand Slam’ tour of the home nations with bo…
Bryn Palmer
03 Nov 2025, 7:55
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The glaring selection dilemma Scotland have on their hands
Gregor Townsend admits the outstanding form of Jamie Dobie has given him a scrum-half dilemma as he ponders his selection options …
Bryn Palmer
02 Nov 2025, 10:00
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'Shell shock...hard to take': The USA reaction to record drubbing in Scotland loss
United States coach Scott Lawrence admitted his side were “shell-shocked” by Scotland’s intensity as they tumbled to one of …
Bryn Palmer
02 Nov 2025, 4:01
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Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs USA | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Scotland player ratings: Scotland launched their autumn campaign with a 13-try thumping of a totally outclassed USA to record thei…
Bryn Palmer
01 Nov 2025, 12:40
Analysis
Lions pain serving as 'fuel': Four Scotland talking points ahead of USA
Gregor Townsend discusses the fitness of key players, what's fuelling Duhan van der Merwe, a new centre of attention and the team'…
Bryn Palmer
30 Oct 2025, 14:04
'Jeez bro, when he is fresh, he is a different animal'
Scotland No.8 Jack Dempsey was lauded as a “different animal” and a “big-game player” after delivering a powerful player-o…
Bryn Palmer
25 Oct 2025, 6:26
Edinburgh issue tentative update on Van der Merwe and Graham
Scotland wings Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe will both miss Edinburgh’s final URC fixture against Cardiff on Saturday bef…
Bryn Palmer
24 Oct 2025, 4:31
Opinion
Can 'phenomenal' Steyn split the Duhan-Darcy duopoly? Scotland’s wing dilemma
Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham are Scotland's top two try-scorers, but does Kyle Steyn offer more?
Bryn Palmer
22 Oct 2025, 5:42
Opinion
Scotland squad: 5 takeaways as Townsend faces prop dilemma
Townsend explains some of the reasoning behind his selections for the Tests against USA, New Zealand, Argentina and Tonga in Novem…
Bryn Palmer
21 Oct 2025, 10:00
Edinburgh issue update on Van der Merwe and Graham injuries after big win
Edinburgh have brushed off concerns over Scotland wingers Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham after both suffered injury scares a…
Bryn Palmer
18 Oct 2025, 2:50
