Quotes of the day: ‘I’m emotional hearing the SA anthem’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches, players and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.
Head knocks force Denton to retire
Scotland loose forward Dave Denton has announced his retirement from all rugby.
2019 World Cup squads
The 31-man World Cup squads as they are announced. Every team is now in, following the announcement of the USA squad on Monday.
Scotland’s late show downs Georgia
Scotland put aside a sluggish first-half display to beat minnows Georgia 36-9 in a World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Friday night.
McInally to lead Scotland at World Cup
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has named hooker Stuart McInally to captain their 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Scotland power past Georgia
Scotland scored five tries to claim a 44-10 victory over Georgia in a historic World Cup warm-up match in Tbilisi on Saturday.
Highlights: Scotland vs France
Scotland redeemed last weekend’s loss to France with a 17-14 victory against the same opposition at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Laidlaw stars as Scotland turn tables on France
Captain Greig Laidlaw contributed seven points as Scotland claimed a hard-fought 17-14 win over France in their World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Guirado returns to lead Les Bleus
Coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to his France side facing Scotland in the sides’ second World Cup warm-up fixture this Saturday.
Raka, Dupont shine as France stun Scotland
Alivereti Raka produced an impressive debut showing to help France beat Scotland 32-3 in a World Cup warm-up in Nice on Saturday.
