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Bryn Palmer

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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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
Bryn Palmer
04 Nov 2025, 2:58

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
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
Bryn Palmer
03 Nov 2025, 7:55

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
Bryn Palmer
02 Nov 2025, 10:00

'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
Bryn Palmer
02 Nov 2025, 4:01
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
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
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
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
Bryn Palmer
24 Oct 2025, 4:31
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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
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
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
Bryn Palmer
18 Oct 2025, 2:50

Scotland get treble injury boost but Smith leaves complex decision to Townsend

Scotland No.8 Jack Dempsey could make his competitive return to action for Glasgow next week after seven months out, eight days be…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
17 Oct 2025, 10:00

Winless Edinburgh make bold No.10 call for crunch fixture

Edinburgh have handed fly-half Cammy Scott only his third senior start and first for nearly two years for Friday’s vital URC gam…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
16 Oct 2025, 4:27

‘I would hate to play against him’ – Matthews hails emerging Scotland star

Glasgow hooker Johnny Matthews hailed “phenomenal” team-mate Gregor Brown after the versatile Scotland forward demonstrated mo…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
12 Oct 2025, 7:58

Scotland's Autumn handed boost as Glasgow issue 3-player update

Scotland have received a major fillip ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with a trio of Glasgow forwards taking “big steps forwa…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
10 Oct 2025, 10:00
Interview

Everitt to take a leaf out of Erasmus' book with debutant Richardson

Sean Everitt expects Dylan Richardson to bring his “massive competitive spirit” to bear on his Edinburgh debut as the Scotland…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
09 Oct 2025, 9:03
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Analysis

Twelve down to two: Scotland’s second-row depth gives Townsend autumn dilemma

Gregor Townsend is spoilt for choice at lock with a dozen or more contenders vying for Test places next month.

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
08 Oct 2025, 10:04

Edinburgh hope to benefit from Boan Venter's chance opportunity

Edinburgh could restore Rugby Championship-winning prop Boan Venter straight back into their match-day squad for Friday’s URC fi…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
06 Oct 2025, 10:05

Major doubt cast on Rory Darge's Scotland November Tests

Glasgow flanker Rory Darge faces a race to return in time for Scotland’s key autumn Test against New Zealand next month after be…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
03 Oct 2025, 10:11