Finn Russell says he can be trusted for Lions despite maverick tag
Finn Russell insists he can be entrusted to execute the British and Irish Lions’ gameplan against South Africa in defiance of hi…
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'Boks will love it': Finn Russell's magic pass for Racing 92 oddly has Springbok fans licking their lips
The high-risk, high-reward play of Scotland's number 10 presents a unique proposition for the British & Irish Lions, who have sele…
'I'm really nervous' - Stuart Hogg admits he isn't comfortable playing number 10 role for Scotland
The Exeter full-back will switch to fly-half with Finn Russell ruled out against Italy.
'Pure lunacy': Scotland fans have collective heart attack over Finn Russell's 'brain fart' that could have tipped the result in England's favour
Flyhalf Finn Russell attempted a drop goal with less than sixty seconds left on the clock that ended up getting charged down, leav…
'I'm up against it in training' - Ben Youngs on what Scotland will face today against England
While England’s attack has rarely ignited over the past year, their ferocious defence has been a pillar of strength.
Five players who could light up this year's Six Nations
Some of rugby’s finest talent will be on display during the 2021 Six Nations and with a Lions tour scheduled to take place this …
Watch: Virimi Vakatawa's in-goal howler costs Racing 92 in thrilling Top 14 encounter with Toulon
The blunder occurred as Vakatawa casually jogged into the in-goal, failing to put the ball down quickly as Toulon winger Gabin Vil…
'Send out a big message to the South Africans': Sir Clive's strategic plan for the British & Irish Lions to flummox the Boks
As doubts grow over whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead, former coach Sir Clive Woodward has tabl…
Azzurri's Six Nations fate in their hands and other Scotland Italy talking points
It is Gregor Townsend’s team’s turn to do their bit to lift the coronavirus gloom even further after Scotland’s footballers …
Scotland player ratings vs Wales - Six Nations Super Saturday
Scotland player ratings: Scotland won for just the second time on Welsh soil in the history of the Six Nations.
'It wasn't me that was driving the game so I didn't say too much' - Finn Russell on his understated return to Scotland side
Russell had to wait more than a year to earn his 50th Scotland cap after dropping out of the reckoning ahead of the Guinness Six N…
Analysis: Finn Russell's trick kick to eliminate Saracens becoming rugby's latest attacking trend
Finn Russell has always been an avid user of short attacking kicks to unlock a defence, but the method in which Racing opened up S…
Sensational late Racing try ends Saracens' European redemption story
Saracens suffered late Heineken Champions Cup heartbreak as Racing 92 claimed a dramatic 19-15 semi-final win in Paris.
Owen Farrell is guaranteed to start against the Springboks, but the question remains who will be next to him
The one man who will be guaranteed is Owen Farrell, at either 10 or 12, but the big question remains is who is best suited to line…
Watch: Farrell's alpha moment backfires as Scotland break 10-year Calcutta Cup drought
With Scotland's Calcutta Cup drought entering its tenth year, there was nothing to suggest England would be troubled. They had pou…
Eight players who are set to potentially benefit from the virus suspension of the rugby season
When the action does restart after the pandemic-enforced layoff, some teams will be handed the very welcome return of players who …
Hogg: 'Finn will play for Scotland soon... there might have to be some dark conversations but we'll get there'
Russell fell out with Gregor Townsend before the Guinness Six Nations and while the relationship between player and coach is not y…
Finn Russell now actively helping Townsend plot France's downfall
The Racing 92 playmaker has missed Scotland’s Six Nations campaign so far following allegations of a late-night drinking session…
Racing maverick plotting French downfall following Townsend truce
Finn Russell has not featured at all during Scotland's Guinness Six Nations campaign amid a fall-out with his head coach, but they…
How the Crusaders continue to nurture the best athletes in the world
The Crusaders are the best team in Super Rugby - there's no doubt about it. But what's been the recipe to success for a region tha…
Clive Woodward calls on the SRU to take drastic action against Finn Russell
England's 2003 World Cup-winning coach has in no uncertain terms sided with Gregor Townsend in his stand-off with Scotland's missi…
Barclay: I can't help but respect Finn's decision
Sadly, after the events of last week, I struggle to see a way back into the Scotland squad for Finn Russell while Gregor Townsend …
Henson wades into Russell row with stinging rebuke for senior player groups
The Racing 92 player has been the centre of attention after going home from the Scotland training camp ahead of the Six Nations...…
Finn Russell breaks silence on Townsend row as Scotland feud deepens
The Racing 92 playmaker said “there’s no relationship” between him and Gregor Townsend.
Townsend to 'reassess' Russell's Scotland future after England match
The out-half was stood down from action last weekend after breaching team rules with a late-night drinking session in the build-up…
'Finn is a great player but I have full belief in everyone in the team'
The 23-year-old made his Scotland debut during the corresponding fixture in 2018. The key to opening up the Auld Enemy’s defence…
Fears are growing that the Finn Russell issue runs far deeper than first thought
It was hoped the Scotland star's omission from the Test squad might last just one game, but he hasn't been included for Six Nation…
Noises from Scotland suggest reconciliation with Russell not high on agenda
Finn Russell’s expulsion from Scotland’s squad has long been “parked” and presents a major opportunity for Adam Hastings t…
Barclay: 'What I will say is that Finn is a strong character and a big character in camp'
People are also keen to speculate on the relationship between Gregor and Finn. Discussions that were had in the Scotland changing …
Scotland name team to face Ireland
Fresh from their embarrassing World Cup pool elimination at the hands of Japan, Gregor Townsend has made ten changes to his XV for…
Finn Russell's absence is a major deal... but only outside of Scotland
Scotland centre Huw Jones insists the squad are unperturbed by Finn Russell’s dramatic departure as he backed Glasgow team-mate …
Is Finn Russell's absence merely laddish exuberance gone too far, or is something more sinister at play?
Doing without the star out-half for any length of time is incredibly damaging to Scotland and Gregor Townsend... nobody comes out …
The Internet's best responses to Finn Russell leaving Scotland's camp on the eve of Six Nations
Since the news broke that Scotland's star flyhalf Finn Russell has been sent home for behavioural issues ahead of their first Six …
Scottish fans welcome the one silver lining to their terrible week
It's been Six Nations torture so far for the Scots, Darcy Graham's injury on Friday following Thursday's confirmation that naughty…
Russell warned he must make the first move to salvage Scotland career
Finn Russell has been told it is down to him to salvage his Scotland career after he was stood down for the Guinness Six Nations o…
A reason has emerged as to why Finn Russell was disciplined by Scotland
The 27-year-old has been disciplined for a breach of team protocol following an incident at the team hotel last Sunday and will mi…