Scotland Rugby News

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Gavin Harper

When Franco Smith voiced his frustration at not being able to keep one of his players for next season, the Warriors boss also revealed it was part of a move to have less foreign players in his squad for next season.   It was evident that Smith was frustrated at losing trusted lieutenant Henco Venter, who has made a huge impact in his two years at Glasgow. He will leave for Brive in the summer.

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Euan Robertson

Max Williamson (second left) sustained an injury against South Africa. (Image: SNS Group / SRU) Max Williamson admits he pushed ‘too hard’ to recover for the Six Nations as he suffered a major setback to miss the entire championship. The 22-year-old fractured his thumb during Scotland’s Autumn Nations Series defeat to South Africa in November.

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Gavin Harper

Sam Skinner celebrates as Edinburgh hold on for victory over the Bulls (Image: SNS) Edinburgh have taken steps in the right direction over recent weeks, according to Sam Skinner, but the Scotland forward admitted they cannot afford to allow teams back into games as they did against the Bulls last week.   Edinburgh were 24-7 up at half-time in the Challenge Cup quarter-final, and that lead grew to 31-7 thanks to Grant Gilchrist’s try early in the second half.

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Euan Robertson

Matt Fagerson could return before the end of the season despite his ankle injury in Glasgow's 52-0 hammering by Leinster. He was forced off inside the final quarter at the Aviva Stadium with an injury that head coach Franco Smith described as "significant". Read more:  Franco Smith admits Glasgow outclassed as Fagerson suffers 'significant' injury The 26-year-old was taken straight to hospital after the match for initial assessment and underwent a scan upon his return to Scotland.

1 week ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | David Irvine

Max Williamson has signed a new contract to stay with Glasgow Warriors (Image: SNS) Max Williamson has signed a new contract at Glasgow Warriors. The 22-year-old has committed his future to the club as he penned a deal to remain at Scotstoun. Williamson returned from injury in Friday night's Champions Cup quarter-final loss to Leinster. The Scotland internationalist was a regular player following a breakout campaign in 2023/24 before injury issues this season.