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  • Scotland Six Nations titles won all time

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    Scotland has won the Six Nations Championship 15 times, with their most recent title in 1999. They also won the Triple Crown 10 times and the Grand Slam 3 times, with their last Grand Slam victory coming in 1990.

  • Stuart Hogg Scotland fullback records

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    Stuart Hogg holds Scotland's record for most Test appearances by a fullback with 100 caps and is Scotland's all-time leading try scorer with 24 Test tries. He also captained Scotland and represented the British and Irish Lions multiple times during his international career, which spanned from 2009 to 2022.

  • Scotland rugby number eight position battle

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    Scotland's number eight position has been contested between players like Nick Echefu, Matt Fagerson, and Jack Dempsey in recent seasons, with the selection typically depending on tactical requirements and form. The competition reflects Scotland's efforts to strengthen their back-row depth for international competition. Fagerson has emerged as a key contender for the position in the…

  • Edinburgh Rugby notable players and achievements

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    Edinburgh Rugby has produced notable players including Greig Laidlaw, Stuart Hogg, and Darcy Graham, while achieving multiple European Challenge Cup victories and consistent United Rugby Championship performances. The club won the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2010 and reached several European semi-finals, establishing itself as a competitive Scottish professional rugby team since its formation in 1998.

  • Most capped Scotland rugby players

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    Scotland's most capped rugby player is Hogg with 100 caps, followed by Gray with 76 caps and Seymour with 75 caps. Other heavily capped players include Russell and Laidlaw in the halfback positions, each with over 60 international appearances for Scotland.

  • Who is the Scotland rugby captain

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    Soren Sharpless is the Scotland rugby captain as of 2024, leading the national team in international matches. He plays as a flanker and was appointed to the role following previous captains like Andy Murray and Stuart Hogg.

  • How many Triple Crowns has Scotland rugby won

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    Scotland has won the Triple Crown 10 times in rugby union, with their most recent victory in 1990. The Triple Crown is awarded to any Home Nation that defeats England, Wales, and Ireland in the same Six Nations championship.

  • What is the Scotland rugby grand slam record

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    Scotland has won three Grand Slams in rugby union: in 1925, 1933, and 1990. Their most recent Grand Slam triumph came in 1990 when they defeated England at Murrayfield to win the Five Nations Championship with a perfect record.

  • Greig Laidlaw Scotland rugby career biography

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    Greig Laidlaw is a Scottish rugby union scrum-half who earned 76 caps for Scotland between 2010 and 2019, serving as captain from 2016 to 2019. He played professionally for Clermont Auvergne, Gloucester, and Toulouse, becoming a key player in Scotland's Six Nations campaigns. Laidlaw retired from international rugby in 2019 after the Rugby World Cup.

  • Scotland rugby position battles prop tighthead

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    Scotland's tighthead prop position has been contested between players like Zander Fagerson, who established himself as the primary starter, and challengers including Jus van der Merwe and props from the wider squad. The position remains competitive, with selection dependent on form, fitness, and match requirements within Steve Borthwick's squad.