Versatile forward Gregor Brown is relishing the opportunities coming his way after emerging as one of Scotland’s most prominent second-row options for this year’s Guinness Six Nations.

A prime example in modern Six Nations history is that Scotland have cracked the code to beating England but, much to their and Gregor Townsend’s frustration, not so against Ireland. Scotland go ...

Gregor Townsend is hoping Scotland’s recent successes at club level over the Irish provinces can translate to a first Six Nations victory over Ireland in 11 attempts when the champions travel to ...

Gregor Townsend praised Huw Jones-inspired Scotland for holding their nerve to fend off an Italian fightback as they got their Six Nations campaign off to a victorious start for the fifth year in ...

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