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Kyle Steyn will captain Glasgow for the 50th time when Glasgow take on Edinburgh at Hampden.
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Head-to-head battles, ref watch, form guide as Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh
We look forward to the first leg of the 1872 Cup as Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh at Hampden with bragging rights and league points up for grabs.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Kyle Steyn will captain Glasgow for the 50th time when Glasgow take on Edinburgh at Hampden.
More in the 1872 Cup first leg match preview:
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More in the 1872 Cup first leg match preview:
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Collectively the 23 players in USA’s matchday squad have scored 30 Test tries.
That is fewer than both Duhan van der Merwe (32) and Darcy Graham (31) have managed as individuals for Scotland.
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That is fewer than both Duhan van der Merwe (32) and Darcy Graham (31) have managed as individuals for Scotland.
More in the Scotland v USA match preview:
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October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Collectively the 23 players in USA’s matchday squad have scored 30 Test tries.
That is fewer than both Duhan van der Merwe (32) and Darcy Graham (31) have managed as individuals for Scotland.
More in the Scotland v USA match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
That is fewer than both Duhan van der Merwe (32) and Darcy Graham (31) have managed as individuals for Scotland.
More in the Scotland v USA match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
Glasgow have won their last six matches in Wales, the club’s best ever streak of victories on Welsh soil. However, Ospreys are the only Welsh side to defeat the Warriors during the Franco Smith era, doing so both home (2022/23) and away (2023/24).
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October 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Glasgow have won their last six matches in Wales, the club’s best ever streak of victories on Welsh soil. However, Ospreys are the only Welsh side to defeat the Warriors during the Franco Smith era, doing so both home (2022/23) and away (2023/24).
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
Tonight's game against the Dragons will see Johnny Matthews bring up 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors.
In his previous 99 games he has scored 48 tries and, pretty remarkably for a forward, never been yellow carded.
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In his previous 99 games he has scored 48 tries and, pretty remarkably for a forward, never been yellow carded.
More in the match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Tonight's game against the Dragons will see Johnny Matthews bring up 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors.
In his previous 99 games he has scored 48 tries and, pretty remarkably for a forward, never been yellow carded.
More in the match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
In his previous 99 games he has scored 48 tries and, pretty remarkably for a forward, never been yellow carded.
More in the match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...
Saturday's game will be the 25th Test of the professional era for the Lions, with 200 starting positions available for forwards.
Just 8 of those slots have been filled by Scots.
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Just 8 of those slots have been filled by Scots.
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www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
August 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Saturday's game will be the 25th Test of the professional era for the Lions, with 200 starting positions available for forwards.
Just 8 of those slots have been filled by Scots.
More in the Third Test match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
Just 8 of those slots have been filled by Scots.
More in the Third Test match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
In the last 100 years just 4 Scots have started a Lions' Test at stand off, with only 2 of them managing wins:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
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Finn Russell aims to join exclusive club by leading Lions to series win
Finn Russell could emulate the achievement of Gregor Townsend if he can guide the Lions to victory over Australia in Melbourne and seal a series win.
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July 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
In the last 100 years just 4 Scots have started a Lions' Test at stand off, with only 2 of them managing wins:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe have been the starting wing combination in 66 previous matches for club and country, crossing for 73 tries in these games (Graham – 40; van der Merwe – 33).
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Final midweek chance for Lions side with record Scottish involvement
For the first time in the professional era, there are more Scots in the British & Irish Lions team than any other nation. Can they get into the…
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July 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe have been the starting wing combination in 66 previous matches for club and country, crossing for 73 tries in these games (Graham – 40; van der Merwe – 33).
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
57 years have passed since the last time a Scot wore the number 12 jersey in a Lions' Test.
Back in 1968 it was Jock Turner v South Africa. In 2025 it's Sione Tuipulotu's turn against Australia.
More in the Australia v Lions 1st Test match preview:
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Back in 1968 it was Jock Turner v South Africa. In 2025 it's Sione Tuipulotu's turn against Australia.
More in the Australia v Lions 1st Test match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
Head-to-head battles assessed as British & Irish Lions test series begins
Across the first five British & Irish Lions’ tours of the 21st century there was only a single Scot who started in the 16 Test matches played.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
57 years have passed since the last time a Scot wore the number 12 jersey in a Lions' Test.
Back in 1968 it was Jock Turner v South Africa. In 2025 it's Sione Tuipulotu's turn against Australia.
More in the Australia v Lions 1st Test match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
Back in 1968 it was Jock Turner v South Africa. In 2025 it's Sione Tuipulotu's turn against Australia.
More in the Australia v Lions 1st Test match preview:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
Match preview for Samoa v Scotland at Eden Park:
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- past under 20s on show;
- tries in short supply among the forwards;
- Samoa's size advantage
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
- past under 20s on show;
- tries in short supply among the forwards;
- Samoa's size advantage
Key battles assessed as Scotland aim to end summer tour on a high against Samoa
After defeat to Fiji last weekend, Scotland will look to end their summer tour on a high with victory over Samoa. Kevin Millar analyses the…
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July 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Match preview for Samoa v Scotland at Eden Park:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
- past under 20s on show;
- tries in short supply among the forwards;
- Samoa's size advantage
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
- past under 20s on show;
- tries in short supply among the forwards;
- Samoa's size advantage
4 Scotland players in the Lions' backline for just the 2nd time ever across nearly 140 years and more than 650 games.
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Big chance for 'Huwipulotu' as six Scots to face AUNZ side for Lions
Big chance for 'Huwipulotu' as six Scots to face AUNZ side for British & Irish Lions
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July 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
4 Scotland players in the Lions' backline for just the 2nd time ever across nearly 140 years and more than 650 games.
More in the AUNZ Invitational XV v Lions match preview:
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More in the AUNZ Invitational XV v Lions match preview:
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Neither of Scotland's 9 & 10 in Suva - Jamie Dobie & Fergus Burke - have previously started a Test match in the half backs.
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More in the match preview for Fiji v Scotland:
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Scotland aim to improve on Fiji record with vital ranking points on offer
Scotland have only ever played three previous full capped internationals in Fiji and currently have a record of won one, lost two.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Neither of Scotland's 9 & 10 in Suva - Jamie Dobie & Fergus Burke - have previously started a Test match in the half backs.
More in the match preview for Fiji v Scotland:
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
More in the match preview for Fiji v Scotland:
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The youngest starting pack that Glasgow Warriors have selected this season taking on a Leinster starting pack that includes five British & Irish Lions and a double World Cup winner.
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/251...
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May 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The youngest starting pack that Glasgow Warriors have selected this season taking on a Leinster starting pack that includes five British & Irish Lions and a double World Cup winner.
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/251...
www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/251...