Scottish Rugby sacks Chief Executive Alex Williamson after inquiry
The dismissal was confirmed today Scottish Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson with immediate effect, following the conclusion of an independent investigation into his conduct at Murrayfield. The governing body confirmed the dismissal on Thursday July 30, ending an 18-month tenure that had been in limbo since late May, when Williamson was placed on […]
1 month ago
An ode to the Calcutta Cup: Rivalry, friendship, and why we need to spend more time with our mates
Why the Calcutta Cup still means something in a rugby world that’s changing fast The Calcutta Cup doesn’t feel like a rivalry built on hatred, it feels like one built on history, familiarity, and a kind of mutual understanding that only comes from years of shared culture, shared tours, shared changing rooms and shared experiences. […]
7 months ago
2024 Six Nations: All the biggest moments, talking points and quotes
Time to dust ourselves off, bite down on that mouthguard and go again. The 2024 Six Nations is upon us, and we have you covered for all the biggest moments, best scores, hottest talking points, press conference quotes, pundit reactions, and more. Click on the key point you want to read about, or just keep […]
2 years ago
Scotland’s pre-match comments come back to bite them in new Netflix rugby documentary
The Scots opened the meeting, and dressing, room doors. The new Netflix rugby documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact, is out now. The sneaky stars of the show are Finn Russell and Scotland. The Scots last won the Five Nations in 1999 but have yet to claim the big prize since Italy joined, making it the […]
2 years ago
Netflix cameras catch what Owen Farrell said at half-time during Ireland game
“We’ll deal with whatever comes our way.” The new Netflix rugby documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact, is out now, and both Owen Farrell and Johnny Sexton come to the fore in the final episode. Ireland are featured prominently in episodes one, two and eight of the eight-episodes series, which revolves around the 2023 Six Nations […]
2 years ago
British & Irish Lions head coach: All the big announcements, quotes and best reactions
There is a new leader of the pride. For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions have a new head coach. The Lions coach announcement, and press briefing, is taking place in London today [Thursday, January 11] and we will have all the big comments, details and reactions. After Andy Farrell […]
2 years ago