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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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Scotland player ratings vs South Africa | Nations Championship 2026
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International Rugby
Why Finn Russell is going on tour with Scotland...and Kinghorn is not
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United Rugby Championship
'I don’t want that to sound arrogant': Kyle Steyn
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56 days ago
United Rugby Championship
Glasgow player ratings vs Bulls | 2026 URC semi-final
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Glasgow 'gazelle’ Jare Oguntibeju: ‘I had a dead leg so I couldn't really pick up my knees. Everyone thinks I just run weird’
His 'slow motion' try against Connacht may have provoked mirth, but the emerging lock is making rapid strides after only taking up…
Bryn Palmer
03 Jun 2026, 23:09
Franco Smith addresses inside information fears over Stuart Lancaster
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has no concerns that Stuart Lancaster will have the inside track on his son Dan after selecting th…
Bryn Palmer
28 May 2026, 10:00
Three Scotland internationals, including a Lion, return for Glasgow
Glasgow have received a triple boost with the return of Scotland trio Scott Cummings, Matt Fagerson and Rory Darge for Friday’s …
Bryn Palmer
28 May 2026, 4:23
'Obviously, it's a frustration': No URC final in Scotland 'won't sidetrack Glasgow'
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith insists his side won’t be distracted by the prospect of not being able to play a ‘home’ URC …
Bryn Palmer
14 May 2026, 12:08
Lions tourist makes timely return for Glasgow Warriors
Scotland forward Gregor Brown will make a timely return to action for Glasgow after two months out in their final game of the regu…
Bryn Palmer
14 May 2026, 5:54
Interview
'I’d like to think I’m ready': 20-year-old aims to follow Fagerson Scotland path
Ollie Blyth-Lafferty only made his full debut for Edinburgh five months ago, but could be catapulted into Scotland's Nations Champ…
Bryn Palmer
13 May 2026, 12:00
Frustrated Duhan van der Merwe to discuss Scotland future with Townsend
Duhan van der Merwe reveals his turmoil at never feeling “fully himself” over an injury-affected past year as he prepares to m…
Bryn Palmer
11 May 2026, 12:00
'One of the best in the world': Lion makes long-awaited Edinburgh return
Duhan van der Merwe will launch a late-season bid to earn a Scotland recall this summer when he plays his first game for Edinburgh…
Bryn Palmer
08 May 2026, 4:00
Glasgow boss Franco Smith directly addresses the Jamie Ritchie rumours
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith stopped short of confirming Jamie Ritchie will be at Scotstoun next season but conceded the former…
Bryn Palmer
07 May 2026, 10:00
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Magnus Bradbury makes call on club future at Edinburgh
Scotland back-rower Magnus Bradbury has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Edinburgh until the end of next season…
Bryn Palmer
07 May 2026, 4:33
Edinburgh confirm signing of Crusaders scrum-half Louie Chapman
Edinburgh have continued their recruitment drive for next season by signing Crusaders’ Scotland-qualified scrum-half Louie Chapm…
Bryn Palmer
28 Apr 2026, 0:03
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'He's got some good potential': Glasgow confirm interest in Force back
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has confirmed Western Force wing Bayley Kuenzle is "one of the candidates" Warriors are looking at…
Bryn Palmer
24 Apr 2026, 9:51
Glasgow's Franco Smith wields the axe for top-of-the-table URC clash
Glasgow have recalled five Scotland internationals among 11 changes to the side thumped by the Lions last weekend for Saturday’s…
Bryn Palmer
24 Apr 2026, 4:16
Huw Jones' return one of nine changes for Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow have recalled Lions centre Huw Jones among nine changes to their starting side for Saturday’s URC match against the Lion…
Bryn Palmer
17 Apr 2026, 4:07
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Edinburgh coaching revamp continues with hiring of second Australian
Edinburgh have handed Australian Tim Sampson the task of reshaping their faltering attack next season after continuing their coach…
Bryn Palmer
15 Apr 2026, 3:00
'His CV speaks for itself': Edinburgh appoint new defence coach
Edinburgh have appointed the experienced Australian Brad Davis as their new defence coach from next season.
Bryn Palmer
14 Apr 2026, 1:59
'Everyone's gutted': Kyle Steyn offers update from inside heartbroken Glasgow camp
Glasgow’s hopes of an unlikely URC-European Champions Cup double may be over, but captain Kyle Steyn insists they must channel t…
Bryn Palmer
12 Apr 2026, 10:00
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Glasgow rookie Ben Afshar set for biggest game as Toulon come to Scotstoun
Glasgow scrum-half Ben Afshar will start the biggest game of his career in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final again…
Bryn Palmer
10 Apr 2026, 4:29
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Patrick Schickerling: ‘I'd be lying if I said playing for Scotland is not part of my ambitions’
The Glasgow prop saw his hopes of Test rugby with England end over an eligibility mix-up, but he hopes to resurrect them with Scot…
Bryn Palmer
09 Apr 2026, 9:06
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'It is tough but it's not': Glasgow explain big Bulls call as Scotland star ditched
Glasgow’s side to face the Bulls in what should be a bruising last-16 encounter in the European Champions Cup on Saturday contai…
Bryn Palmer
03 Apr 2026, 10:00
