Scotland soon imposed themselves on Italy as Darge barged over from close-range and then after a blistering break down the left wing from Duhan van der Merwe, the latter's pass inside was touched ...

Only wingers Damian Penaud of France, Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and All Black Mark Telea bettered Smith’s average of 4.5 defenders beaten per 80 minutes and he was involved in almost 13% of ...

Duhan van der Merwe has shaken off injury fears to start on the wing in what looks a tasty backline, while Jonny Gray is a welcome returnee at lock after Scott Cummings was ruled out of the ...

Another Six Nations of huge hope awaits for Scotland. Saturday’s opener against Italy is a tricky way to begin; a match they are very much expected to win, but one that is likely to pose a few ...

Image: Duhan van der Merwe has been passed fit to start for Scotland vs Italy in their Six Nations opener Stafford McDowall has been named to start at centre for Scotland for their Six Nations ...

Record try-scorer Duhan van der Merwe has shaken off an ankle knock to start in the back three alongside Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn. Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry and Bordeaux lock Jonny ...

The Six Nations is almost here as rugby’s annual spring spectacular returns with perhaps the most open edition yet. Defending champions Ireland are on the hunt for an unprecedented three-peat ...

Duhan van der Merwe has been cleared to start in Scotland’s Six Nations opener, while lock Jonny Gray is set to make his first Test appearance in nearly two years after being named to face Italy at ...

EDINBURGH - Scotland’s record try scorer Duhan van der Merwe is back in full training in a boost ahead of the country’s opening Six Nations Championship clash against Italy at Murrayfield on ...