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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.

Sean Everitt claps back at 'little brother' jibe from Glasgow

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt insists his side will relish going to “war” with Scottish rivals Glasgow and will head to Ha…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
19 Dec 2025, 4:00

Scott Cummings outlines ambitious career targets after new deal

Glasgow lock Scott Cummings has set his sights on a second British & Irish Lions tour and World Cup success with Scotland after si…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
18 Dec 2025, 6:00

The emotional Sione Tuipulotu reaction to 'crazy' Glasgow win

Sione Tuipulotu hailed one of Glasgow’s “great home victories” against Toulouse but insisted there is more to come as they a…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
14 Dec 2025, 3:31

'We've prepared as if he's playing the best rugby of his life'

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith insists Warriors have prepared as if Antoine Dupont “is playing the best rugby of his life” fo…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
12 Dec 2025, 10:15

Edinburgh and Scotland hit by Six Nations injury double whammy

Edinburgh and Scotland have suffered a major injury blow with lock Marshall Sykes set to miss the capital club’s remaining Europ…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
12 Dec 2025, 10:00

'Amazing for us': Rising Scotland star singled out after Toulon win

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt saluted another major step in the rapid emergence of flanker Liam McConnell after the 21-year-ol…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
08 Dec 2025, 2:03

Edinburgh ready to unleash the Scottish 'Beast' against Ospreys

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is only 19 and has yet to play a single minute of senior rugby as he awaits his debut off the bench in Saturd…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
28 Nov 2025, 9:58

Gregor Townsend on where the blame might lie for Scotland implosion

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he does not feel let down by his players and the buck stops with him after an autumn c…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
17 Nov 2025, 10:11
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
Bryn Palmer
17 Nov 2025, 3:07

'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
Bryn Palmer
16 Nov 2025, 11:20
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
Bryn Palmer
16 Nov 2025, 9:33
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
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
Bryn Palmer
09 Nov 2025, 10:00
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
Bryn Palmer
08 Nov 2025, 9:00
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
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
Bryn Palmer
06 Nov 2025, 5:36
LONG READ
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
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