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  • 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 Six Nations titles has Scotland won in history

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    Scotland has won the Six Nations Championship 15 times in history, with their most recent victory coming in 1999. They also won the Triple Crown on multiple occasions when competing against England, Wales, and Ireland.

  • Highest try scorers for Scotland rugby all time

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    Chris Paterson holds the record as Scotland's all-time highest try scorer with 24 tries across 110 caps between 2000 and 2014. Other notable try scorers include Ian Smith with 24 tries and Tony Stanger with 22 tries, though Paterson's record remains the benchmark for Scottish rugby achievement.

  • Scotland Six Nations championship wins by year

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    Scotland has won the Six Nations championship three times: 1999, 2018, and 1990. The 1999 victory was particularly significant as it completed a Five Nations Grand Slam. Scotland's most recent championship win came in 2018 when they finished with four victories.

  • Scotland Rugby World Cup performance history

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    Scotland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals three times (1991, 2019, 2023) but has never won the tournament or progressed beyond that stage. The team's best performance was in 1991 when they finished fourth overall. Scotland consistently qualifies for the World Cup but has struggled to achieve knockout-stage success in recent decades compared to…

  • Scotland Six Nations Grand Slam winners history

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    Scotland has won the Six Nations Grand Slam three times: in 1990, 1999, and 2023. The 1990 Grand Slam was particularly significant as it also secured the Five Nations Championship before Italy joined. Scotland's most recent Grand Slam victory in 2023 came under head coach Gregor Townsend.

  • Which Scotland players have won the British and Irish Lions

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    Multiple Scotland players have won British and Irish Lions caps, including recent players like Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, and Duhan van der Merwe who toured with the Lions in 2021. Historically, Scotland has produced many Lions including Andy Irvine, John Jeffrey, and Gavin Hastings. The exact list varies by era, as the Lions tour every…

  • Scotland vs England Calcutta Cup head to head record

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    Scotland and England have contested the Calcutta Cup since 1879, with England holding a significant advantage in the head-to-head record, winning approximately 67 matches compared to Scotland's 44 victories, alongside numerous draws. The fixture remains one of rugby's oldest international rivalries, contested annually during the Six Nations Championship.

  • Who is the current Scotland rugby captain

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    Sione Tuipulotu is the current Scotland rugby captain. He was appointed to the role in 2023 and plays as a centre for both Scotland and Glasgow Warriors.

  • All time leading try scorer for Scotland rugby

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    Duhan van der Merwe is Scotland's all-time leading try scorer with 25 tries in international rugby. He surpassed the previous record held by Tony Stanger, who scored 24 tries for Scotland between 1989 and 1998.