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
10 Oct 2025, 10:00
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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.
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
09 Oct 2025, 9:03
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
08 Oct 2025, 10:04
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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
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
03 Oct 2025, 10:11
'World-class' Graham one of three Lions tourists back for Edinburgh
Edinburgh welcome back three British and Irish Lions to their starting side for Friday’s URC fixture against Ulster with Darcy G…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2025, 5:02
Interview
'I couldn’t let him away with that': Hastings on 'nepo baby' Lancaster
Adam Hastings has welcomed the arrival of fellow ‘nepo baby’ Dan Lancaster to Glasgow – despite a fresh challenge to his hop…
Bryn Palmer
01 Oct 2025, 10:00
Interview
'I’ve learned from that and I’m better for it now': Ben Healy
After a first season at Edinburgh in which he started all but one game, last term proved a challenging experience for the former M…
Bryn Palmer
01 Oct 2025, 0:58
Gregor Townsend left sweating as Glasgow pair await scan results
Glasgow and Scotland are awaiting the results of scans for back-row duo Jack Dempsey and Rory Darge, four weeks out from the start…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2025, 9:00
Interview
'I'm glad it's behind me now': Former England prop Paul Hill
When Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt was casting around last year for a replacement for retiring club legend WP Nel, he settled …
Bryn Palmer
25 Sep 2025, 10:00
Franco Smith: 'He's better skilled than me, but he can't kick a leather ball'
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes his son Jean is a more skillful player than he was and has “his own heroes” for inspi…
Bryn Palmer
25 Sep 2025, 7:55
Opinion
URC season preview: How will the Scottish and Italian sides fare?
Will Edinburgh hit their top-four target? Can Glasgow regain their title? Will Benetton fulfil their promise and can Zebre escape …
Bryn Palmer
25 Sep 2025, 7:35
'Could be a week, could be eight months...': Edinburgh's injury limbo
Edinburgh and Scotland centre Matt Currie faces an uncertain period on the sidelines after suffering with vertigo on the eve of th…
Bryn Palmer
23 Sep 2025, 10:00
Edinburgh reinstate captain 8 years after he was stripped of honour
Magnus Bradbury’s career has come full circle after being made Edinburgh captain for the second time, eight years after he brief…
Bryn Palmer
18 Sep 2025, 6:00
'It's a bit of a coach's nightmare' - Edinburgh lose two new signings
Scottish-qualified prop Rhys Litterick and centre Charlie McCaig both face spells on the sidelines after suffering "serious" injur…
Bryn Palmer
15 Sep 2025, 10:05
Interview
'I sound very English': Richardson's 'terrifying' Scotland experience
When Fin Richardson says “a baptism by fire is almost always a good thing”, he is quick to add a caveat: “Maybe not necessar…
Bryn Palmer
10 Sep 2025, 10:00
Interview
Edinburgh boss 'selfishly' weighs in on latest Rassie Erasmus call
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt has backed Duhan van der Merwe to bounce back from his underwhelming British & Irish Lions tour …
Bryn Palmer
09 Sep 2025, 9:54
Interview
Dan Lancaster lifts the lid on rollercoaster Racing career
Dan Lancaster admits he endured some “ridiculously tough times” during a tumultuous year at Racing 92 in which he felt respons…
Bryn Palmer
09 Sep 2025, 0:39
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One ruled out of URC start, one a concern, one declared fit: Glasgow's wounded Lions
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson has suffered a fresh injury setback which will see him miss the start of the new season with Glasgow…
Bryn Palmer
06 Sep 2025, 23:00
Interview
Franco Smith sheds light on 'good conversations' with RFU over England role
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has revealed he held talks about a potential role within the England set-up and confirmed he had a…
Bryn Palmer
05 Sep 2025, 5:15
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