topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/03/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/259... 000
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 07/03/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/259...scotlandrugbynews.comAll the head-to-head battles assessed as Scotland face title-chasing FranceScotland face a huge challenge against France at Murrayfield on Saturday. We have assessed all the head-to-head match-ups. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 07/03/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/259...scotlandrugbynews.comFrance scouting report and ref review as Scotland aim for rare Six Nations featScotland 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 20/02/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/news/six-nat...scotlandrugbynews.comAll the head-to-head battles assessed as Scotland face WalesScotland 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 18/02/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/258...scotlandrugbynews.comWales scouting report, danger man, Scotland weak point and ref reportAs 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… 000
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 12/02/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/258...scotlandrugbynews.comEngland scouting report and winning run assessed ahead of Calcutta Cup showdownScotland 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. 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 06/02/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/258...scotlandrugbynews.comKey battles as Scotland prepare for tough Six Nations opener against ItalyScotland will kick off their Six Nations campaign with a tough battle against Italy. We have run the rule over all the match-ups. 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 06/02/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/258...scotlandrugbynews.comItaly form guide, scouting report and ref watch for Scotland Six Nations clashAhead 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 18/01/2026www.scotlandrugbynews.com/glasgow-warr...scotlandrugbynews.comGlasgow Warriors vs Saracens head-to-head battles, Champions top spot at stakeGlasogw can earn top seeding in the Champions Cup if they beat three-time winners Saracens at Scotstoun on Sunday. Here's our match preview... 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Six 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... 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 03/01/2026The 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... 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Kyle 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...scotlandrugbynews.comHead-to-head battles, ref watch, form guide as Glasgow Warriors host EdinburghWe 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. 001
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 13/12/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/256...scotlandrugbynews.comAll the key battles examined as Glasgow Warriors target huge win over ToulouseEleven 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 16/11/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/256...scotlandrugbynews.comKey match-ups assessed as Scotland face Argentina in vital world rankings clashSeven 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/11/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/256...scotlandrugbynews.comArgentina scouting report, form guide and ref watch as Scotland eye big winScotland 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Collectively 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... 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Glasgow 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... 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Tonight'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... 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 04/10/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/255...scotlandrugbynews.comEvery Benetton vs Glasgow Warriors stat you need: Records, verdicts & highlightsGlasgow will be relieved to be away from home this weekend and avoiding a storm which has put paid to Edinburgh’s fixture against Ulster. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 26/08/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/254...scotlandrugbynews.comSix milestones as Scotland kick off Rugby World Cup with landmark Wales winScotland opened their Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a hugely impressive win over Wales in Salford on Saturday afternoon. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Saturday'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... 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025In 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...scotlandrugbynews.comFinn Russell aims to join exclusive club by leading Lions to series winFinn 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. 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/07/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/253...scotlandrugbynews.comMilestone moments as Finn Russell hits career points landmarkThe Scotland fly-half brought up his milestone in the first British & Irish Lions test against Australia and will hope there's plenty more to… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Darcy 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...scotlandrugbynews.comFinal midweek chance for Lions side with record Scottish involvementFor 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 19/07/202557 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...scotlandrugbynews.comHead-to-head battles assessed as British & Irish Lions test series beginsAcross 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Match 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 advantagescotlandrugbynews.comKey battles assessed as Scotland aim to end summer tour on a high against SamoaAfter defeat to Fiji last weekend, Scotland will look to end their summer tour on a high with victory over Samoa. Kevin Millar analyses the… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/07/20254 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...scotlandrugbynews.comBig chance for 'Huwipulotu' as six Scots to face AUNZ side for LionsBig chance for 'Huwipulotu' as six Scots to face AUNZ side for British & Irish Lions 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Neither 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...scotlandrugbynews.comScotland aim to improve on Fiji record with vital ranking points on offerScotland have only ever played three previous full capped internationals in Fiji and currently have a record of won one, lost two. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 09/07/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/252... 000
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 04/07/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/252...scotlandrugbynews.comScotland returns, first chances as summer tour begins against Maori All BlacksAs 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 02/07/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/252...scotlandrugbynews.comDuhan van der Merwe aims to keep record going as Lions take on Queensland RedsThe 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 27/06/2025ontopofthemoon.com/2025/06/27/w...ontopofthemoon.comWestern Force v British & Irish Lions: Lions Tour 2025, Match PreviewThe 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 20/06/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/252...scotlandrugbynews.comScot watch and Pumas' Glasgow Warriors connection: Lions set for Argentina clashThe 2025 Lions begin their campaign in Dublin on Friday. Kevin Millar looks at the Scots involved and a connection between Argentina and Glasgow. 000
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 17/05/2025The 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... 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 10/05/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/251...scotlandrugbynews.comStats show Glasgow Warriors face tough task against formidable BenettonThe final game of the Italian X Scottish Shield is a dead rubber with Glasgow already having won that trophy for the third season running. 000
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topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 11/04/2025There 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... 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 05/04/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/250...scotlandrugbynews.comGlasgow's record against Premiership teams as Warriors eye quarter-finalsAfter the Lions last week this time it’s the turn of the Tigers to get their claws into a visit to Scotstoun. 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 15/03/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/250...scotlandrugbynews.comBack three battle & dealing with French pack power: Key head-to-heads assessedScotland are hoping for a rare win in the French capital. However, it is set to be another campaign of disappointment, as Kevin Millar explains 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 14/03/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/250...scotlandrugbynews.comOminous records suggest Scotland face tough task against title-chasing FranceScotland 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 12/03/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/249...scotlandrugbynews.comMissed chances and white line fever: Scotland's issues remain despite Wales winFor the second year running against Wales, Scotland worked their way into a 27-point lead before leaving all of the remaining scoring to their… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/249...scotlandrugbynews.comWales scouting report as Scotland target 'stand-out' win over old rivalsScotland will go searching for a third successive win over Wales on Saturday. Kevin Millar looks at the numbers behind the historic fixture. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 01/03/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/249...scotlandrugbynews.comWarriors aim to continue Welsh run as Al Kellock chalks up Warriors milestoneClub 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. 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Saturday'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...scotlandrugbynews.comAll of Scotland's missed chances in Calcutta Cup loss assessedScotland 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… 000
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 21/02/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/249...scotlandrugbynews.comEngland vs Scotland: Calcutta Cup head-to-head battles assessedAhead of a huge Calcutta Cup match, our stats man Kevin Millar looks at the numbers behind the head-to-head match-ups at Twickenham. 010
topofthemoongw.bsky.social @topofthemoongw.bsky.social · 21/02/2025www.scotlandrugbynews.com/analysis/249...scotlandrugbynews.comEngland vs Scotland: Calcutta Cup scouting report, ref watch and rankings impactScotland will head to London aiming for a record fifth successive Calcutta Cup win. Kevin Millar assesses the home side, the referee and more. 000