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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
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All the head-to-head battles assessed as Scotland face title-chasing France
Scotland face a huge challenge against France at Murrayfield on Saturday. We have assessed all the head-to-head match-ups.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
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France scouting report and ref review as Scotland aim for rare Six Nations feat
Scotland go into this game with back-to-back wins under their belts but they have never won three matches in a row during a traditional Six Nations.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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All the head-to-head battles assessed as Scotland face Wales
Scotland will aim to back up their Calcutta Cup win with another against a struggling Wales side in Cardiff. We have assessed the head-to-head…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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Wales scouting report, danger man, Scotland weak point and ref report
As Scotland aim for a fourth win in a row over Wales for the first time in almost a century, we take a detailed look at the hosts' strengths and…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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England scouting report and winning run assessed ahead of Calcutta Cup showdown
Scotland will be aiming for three consecutive home wins over the Auld Enemy for the first time in 50 years when they meet at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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Key battles as Scotland prepare for tough Six Nations opener against Italy
Scotland will kick off their Six Nations campaign with a tough battle against Italy. We have run the rule over all the match-ups.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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Italy form guide, scouting report and ref watch for Scotland Six Nations clash
Ahead of the Six Nations kick-off in Rome, we've looked at the Italians' form, tactical tweaks and examined Scotland's record with Saturday's…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
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Glasgow Warriors vs Saracens head-to-head battles, Champions top spot at stake
Glasogw can earn top seeding in the Champions Cup if they beat three-time winners Saracens at Scotstoun on Sunday. Here's our match preview...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Six Lions, the return of Glasgow’s best ever centre combo but Josh McKay's streak ends - more in the Clermont v Glasgow match preview: www.scotlandrugbynews.com/glasgow-warr...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
The youngest Glasgow Warriors' starting XV for at least the last 9 seasons will take on a much changed Zebre side at Scotstoun. More in the match preview 👇 www.scotlandrugbynews.com/glasgow-warr...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
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: www.scotlandrugbynews.com/edinburgh-ru...
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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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
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All the key battles examined as Glasgow Warriors target huge win over Toulouse
Eleven years to the day since these sides last met, Glasgow and Toulouse will be reunited during Round Two of the 2025/26 Champions Cup pool stages.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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Key match-ups assessed as Scotland face Argentina in vital world rankings clash
Seven players in the Argentinian lineup also played the last time these sides met, in an encounter at Murrayfield in 2022 that ended 52-29 in…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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Argentina scouting report, form guide and ref watch as Scotland eye big win
Scotland require a thumping win over Argentina to keep alive their hopes of being top seeds in the upcoming draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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Every Benetton vs Glasgow Warriors stat you need: Records, verdicts & highlights
Glasgow will be relieved to be away from home this weekend and avoiding a storm which has put paid to Edinburgh’s fixture against Ulster.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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Six milestones as Scotland kick off Rugby World Cup with landmark Wales win
Scotland opened their Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a hugely impressive win over Wales in Salford on Saturday afternoon.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
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Milestone moments as Finn Russell hits career points landmark
The Scotland fly-half brought up his milestone in the first British & Irish Lions test against Australia and will hope there's plenty more to…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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...
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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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
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...
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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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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
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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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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: www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...
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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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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...
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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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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Scotland returns, first chances as summer tour begins against Maori All Blacks
As Scotland begin their 2025 summer tour with a non-cap clash against the Maori All Blacks, Kevin Millar takes a deep dive into the numbers.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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Duhan van der Merwe aims to keep record going as Lions take on Queensland Reds
The Scotland winger will be aiming for his first try of the 2025 tour as the British and Irish Lions take on Queensland Reds in Brisbane on…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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Western Force v British & Irish Lions: Lions Tour 2025, Match Preview
The tour proper gets underway as the British and Irish Lions face their first opponents on Australian soil – the Western Force. Even without a few of their frontline players, the Force are still ab…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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Scot watch and Pumas' Glasgow Warriors connection: Lions set for Argentina clash
The 2025 Lions begin their campaign in Dublin on Friday. Kevin Millar looks at the Scots involved and a connection between Argentina and Glasgow.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
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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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
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Stats show Glasgow Warriors face tough task against formidable Benetton
The final game of the Italian X Scottish Shield is a dead rubber with Glasgow already having won that trophy for the third season running.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
There are more Test caps among the players on Glasgow's current injured list (316) than there are in the entire Warriors' 23 for the Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster (312). www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/250...
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
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Glasgow's record against Premiership teams as Warriors eye quarter-finals
After the Lions last week this time it’s the turn of the Tigers to get their claws into a visit to Scotstoun.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Back three battle & dealing with French pack power: Key head-to-heads assessed
Scotland are hoping for a rare win in the French capital. However, it is set to be another campaign of disappointment, as Kevin Millar explains
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
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Ominous records suggest Scotland face tough task against title-chasing France
Scotland have only won three matches away from home against France in more than half a century. Kevin Millar looks at an ominous trip to Paris.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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Missed chances and white line fever: Scotland's issues remain despite Wales win
For the second year running against Wales, Scotland worked their way into a 27-point lead before leaving all of the remaining scoring to their…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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Wales scouting report as Scotland target 'stand-out' win over old rivals
Scotland will go searching for a third successive win over Wales on Saturday. Kevin Millar looks at the numbers behind the historic fixture.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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Warriors aim to continue Welsh run as Al Kellock chalks up Warriors milestone
Club legend Al Kellock will bring up a century of games as MD, while Franco Smith's side will aim to extend their winning run over Welsh opponents.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Saturday's try scorers - Ben White, Huw Jones & Duhan van der Merwe - are the only players to cross for Scotland Men v England in the last six years, combining for 12 Calcutta Cup tries since Sam Johnson barged over in 2019. More stats 👇 www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/249...
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All of Scotland's missed chances in Calcutta Cup loss assessed
Scotland fell to a first single-point defeat to England in more than 30 years on Saturday. Kevin Millar looks at the missed chances & where it…
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
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England vs Scotland: Calcutta Cup head-to-head battles assessed
Ahead of a huge Calcutta Cup match, our stats man Kevin Millar looks at the numbers behind the head-to-head match-ups at Twickenham.
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
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England vs Scotland: Calcutta Cup scouting report, ref watch and rankings impact
Scotland will head to London aiming for a record fifth successive Calcutta Cup win. Kevin Millar assesses the home side, the referee and more.
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