Five clubs from the Gallagher Premiership, the Top 14 and Japan are already on the starting line to open talks with Scotland and Lions superstar Finn Russell when he enters the final year of his £1.2million contract with Bath next July, RugbyPass understand.
Rory Lawson recounts how his legendary grandfather's favourite sweets helped inspire Scotland to victory in his first Test as captain.
Gregor Townsend has handed Sione Tuipulotu the honour of leading Scotland during the four-match Autumn Nations Series by naming the Glasgow centre as his new captain.
Away from the bright lights of Southern Hemisphere heavyweights, Gregor Townsend has time to widen his talent pool in the Test arena
Veteran Edinburgh and Scotland prop WP Nel insists he would have no problem retiring tomorrow as he mulls over whether to extend his career beyond the end of the season.
An Opta RugbyHub graphic below shows that 15 attempts have been made – from both sides of the pitch and down the middle – and with all 15 kicks successful, 38 points have been accrued.
Scotland will look to get their Guinness Six Nations campaign back on track versus England on Saturday with an XV containing three changes following their agonising round two loss to France.
Pipers, pillars and pain: Scotland's backyard has proved unsettling for many an England team
Toulouse fullback Blair Kinghorn has returned to the Scotland squad ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash with England on Saturday in the Guinness Six Nations.
Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie will captain Edinburgh on Friday against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship, a week after missing out on selection to play France in the Guinness Six Nations.