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Duhan van der Merwe in action for Edinburgh against the Bulls

Edinburgh Rugby

Mark Fletcher: Reasons to be concerned after Edinburgh's defeat to Bulls

Glasgow Warriors bounced back with a win on Friday night

Glasgow Warriors bounced back with a win on Friday night

Edinburgh Rugby

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How Edinburgh and Glasgow could thrive in revamped league set up

The Pen wants to see Scotstoun rocking on Friday as Benetton visit

The Pen wants to see Scotstoun rocking on Friday as Benetton visit

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen: Ulster loss a setback but it's time to get Scotstoun rocking for Benetton

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm

Scotland Rugby National Women

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Bruce Aitchison pays tribute to 'Ms Outstanding' Rachel Malcolm ahead of 50th cap

Duhan van der Merwe scores the first of his two tries as Mosese Tuipulotu celebrates

Duhan van der Merwe scores the first of his two tries as Mosese Tuipulotu celebrates

Edinburgh Rugby

Mark Fletcher: A long way to go, but Edinburgh showing signs of improvement

Rob Robertson: 'My surprise at SRU not backing John Jeffrey's World Rugby bid'

Edinburgh's Duhan Van der Merwe in action during a Pre-Season friendly match between Edinburgh Rugby and Gloucester at Hive Stadium, on September 13, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Duhan Van der Merwe in action during a Pre-Season friendly match between Edinburgh Rugby and Gloucester at Hive Stadium, on September 13, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby

How Mosese Tuipolotu vanquished any Edinburgh surname speculation in 40 minutes

Bryan Easson and Rachel Malcolm have been crucial for Scotland with their strong leadership

Bryan Easson and Rachel Malcolm have been crucial for Scotland with their strong leadership

Scotland Rugby National Women

Five key factors as Scotland go fifth in World Rugby Women's rankings

For the good of rugby, Australia must get their act together

For the good of rugby, Australia must get their act together

Australia rugby

Rob Robertson: For the good of the game, Australia must get their act together

Scotland Rugby National Team

Blair Kinghorn has become one of Scotland's MVPs - and should be in Lions contention

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Warriors' Jamie Dobie in action during The Famous Grouse pre-season friendly match between Glasgow Warriors and Connacht at Scotstoun Stadium, on September 07, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Warriors' Jamie Dobie in action during The Famous Grouse pre-season friendly match between Glasgow Warriors and Connacht at Scotstoun Stadium, on September 07, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS

The pros and cons of preseason - and why there's plenty to look forward to at Glasgow

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt during Edinburgh Rugby 'Rugby on the Road' event at Linlthgow RFC, on August 09, 2024, in Linlithgow, Scotland

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt during Edinburgh Rugby 'Rugby on the Road' event at Linlthgow RFC, on August 09, 2024, in Linlithgow, Scotland

Edinburgh Rugby

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Edinburgh must show Benetton remorse and improvements need to start on Friday

Greig Laidlaw retired from international duty after the 2019 Rugby World Cup and has been living in Japan since

Greig Laidlaw retired from international duty after the 2019 Rugby World Cup and has been living in Japan since

Rob Robertson: Why job in Japan could prime Greig Laidlaw for a role with Scotland

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith and captain Kyle Steyn lift the URC trophy

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith and captain Kyle Steyn lift the URC trophy

Glasgow Warriors

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'We’re not the underdogs in this story' - The Pen previews Glasgow's season

Edinburgh's Ewan Ashman in action against Zebre Parma earlier this year

Edinburgh's Ewan Ashman in action against Zebre Parma earlier this year

Edinburgh Rugby

'I have a deep love for the club' - Introducing our new Edinburgh Rugby columnist

Rob Robertson: A 'new era for Scottish rugby is dawning' under David Nucifora

David Nucifora during his time as IRFU performance director

David Nucifora during his time as IRFU performance director

'Easy to see why David Nucifora has left Australia for Scottish Rugby'

Rob Wainwright delivers the matchball next to the Doddie Weir Cup last year

Rob Wainwright delivers the matchball next to the Doddie Weir Cup last year

Inspirational Doddie Weir may not be with us anymore but we must keep fighting MND

Glasgow Warriors celebrate their BKT United Rugby Championship title win

Glasgow Warriors celebrate their BKT United Rugby Championship title win

Edinburgh Rugby

Rob Robertson: Why Scottish Rugby should sell naming rights for Edinburgh and Glasgow

Could the Warriors do better than Scotstoun?

Could the Warriors do better than Scotstoun?

Glasgow Warriors deserve a bigger and better platform than Scotstoun - Rob Robertson

John Jeffrey and the murky world of rugby politics where nothing is straight forward

Arron Reed and Gus Warr scored two tries each on their Scotland debuts

Arron Reed and Gus Warr scored two tries each on their Scotland debuts

Scotland Rugby National Team

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Report card: The verdict on Scotland's 2023/24 season debutants

Dylan Richardson excelled in the win over Canada

Dylan Richardson excelled in the win over Canada

Scotland Rugby National Team

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Rob Robertson: The players who enhanced their Scotland claims on summer tour

Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe

Scotland Rugby National Team

World class Duhan van der Merwe is a once in a lifetime talent - Rob Robertson

Lisa Thomson and Amy Wilson-Hardy in training for the Olympics

Lisa Thomson and Amy Wilson-Hardy in training for the Olympics

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Rob Robertson: Thank goodness for Scotland's double Olympian Lisa Thomson

Fixing Scottish Rugby

Fixing Scottish Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby

Fixing Scottish rugby: Not all doom and gloom but problems must be addressed fast

Bruce Aitchison coached Boroughmuir to the 2015 Scottish Cup

Bruce Aitchison coached Boroughmuir to the 2015 Scottish Cup

Scotland Club Rugby

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Fixing Scottish Rugby: My ideas to breathe life into the club game - Bruce Aitchison

Scottish Rugby has announced 35 jobs are to go as part of a 'financial reset'

Scottish Rugby has announced 35 jobs are to go as part of a 'financial reset'

FIXING SCOTTISH RUGBY

Fixing Scottish rugby

Fixing Scottish rugby: Planned Scottish Rugby cuts are just the first austerity step

Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend

I'm not a prophet of doom but Scotland outcome worries me - Rob Robertson

Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn

Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn

It's right that Scotland's two biggest stars won't face USA - Rob Robertson

The perfect SRU chief executive is right in front of their noses - Rob Robertson

Dylan Richardson

Dylan Richardson

Scotland national rugby union team

Meet 'Thor' - the one man who can play himself into Scotland contention vs Canada

Joshua celebrates with Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn

Joshua celebrates with Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen reflects on emotions of Glasgow's United Rugby Championship title triumph

Franco Smith has transformed Glasgow Warriors

Franco Smith has transformed Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors

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Rob Robertson hails Franco Smith for turning Glasgow Warriors into champions

Franco Smith was all smiles as he headed for South Africa - he's put smiles back on Glasgow fans' faces too

Franco Smith was all smiles as he headed for South Africa - he's put smiles back on Glasgow fans' faces too

Glasgow Warriors

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The Pen: Glasgow's turnaround is all down to Franco Smith - now go and win the title

Scottish Rugby Limited chairman John McGuigan will lead the hunt for a new chief executive

Scottish Rugby Limited chairman John McGuigan will lead the hunt for a new chief executive

Scottish Rugby Union

Rob Robertson: Inside the SRU's failed bid to appoint new chief executive

Glasgow Warriors supporters have sent messages of support for the team as they prepare to face Munster

Glasgow Warriors supporters have sent messages of support for the team as they prepare to face Munster

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen enlists some help as Warriors fans rally for Munster semi-final

Glasgow Warriors players celebrate Ross Thompson's late try

Glasgow Warriors players celebrate Ross Thompson's late try

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen praises Glasgow's season-best display in Stormers win

George Horne in action against Stormers

George Horne in action against Stormers

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen: It is time for Glasgow Warriors to 'put up or shut up' against Stormers

A dejected Duhan van der Merwe

A dejected Duhan van der Merwe

Edinburgh Rugby

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Edinburgh's defeat to Benetton was ugly - but Sean Everitt is the man to fix things

Edinburgh Rugby

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Rob Robertson: Edinburgh's collapse was embarrassing but they can learn from Glasgow

George Turner and Oli Kebble are among the players leaving

George Turner and Oli Kebble are among the players leaving

Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors leavers aren't much of a surprise but will be missed - The Pen

Edinburgh celebrate a try

Edinburgh celebrate a try

Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh's 'unquestionable' improvements despite ups and downs - Nicola Constantinou

Edinburgh's big players - like Duhan van der Merwe - must stand up in Italy next weekend

Edinburgh's big players - like Duhan van der Merwe - must stand up in Italy next weekend

Edinburgh Rugby

Rob Robertson: Edinburgh must stand up and be counted in must-win trip to Italy

Lions' Quan Horn looks to break through the tackle of Kyle Rowe and George Horne

Lions' Quan Horn looks to break through the tackle of Kyle Rowe and George Horne

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen: Glasgow looked exhausted in Lions loss, but must respond versus Zebre

Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors

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Bravery and bum notes - how the rugby season has thrown us through a loop

Edinburgh fans bid farewell to WP Nel and Bill Mata after the defeat to Munster

Edinburgh fans bid farewell to WP Nel and Bill Mata after the defeat to Munster

Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh fans bid 'tearful' farewells to two legends as play-off bid dealt a blow

Trailblazing referee Hollie Davidson

Trailblazing referee Hollie Davidson

Hollie Davidson

Rob Robertson: Why history-making Hollie Davidson deserves more recognition

Glasgow gave themselves too much to do in Pretoria

Glasgow gave themselves too much to do in Pretoria

Glasgow Warriors

The Pen reflects on stunning Bulls comeback and looks ahead to 'massive' Lions clash

WP Nel should be considered one of Edinburgh's greatest signings

WP Nel should be considered one of Edinburgh's greatest signings

Edinburgh Rugby

Why departing duo rank among Edinburgh's best-ever signings

Former Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson

Former Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson

Edinburgh Rugby

Rob Robertson looks back at Mark Dodson's time as Scottish Rugby chief executive

Mosese Tuipulotu has signed for Edinburgh

Mosese Tuipulotu has signed for Edinburgh

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Martin Hannan: Mosese Tuipulotu is shrewd signing but SRU player pathway needs fixed

Edinburgh Rugby

Why Sean Everitt is the man to take Edinburgh to the top - Nicola Constantinou

Mosese Tuipulotu is set to leave the Waratahs for Scotland

Mosese Tuipulotu is set to leave the Waratahs for Scotland

Scottish Rugby Union

Rob Robertson: Mosese Tuipulotu move highlights Scotland's player pathway issues

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