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Tag: Scotland Rugby Union

  • Stuart Hogg Scotland international appearances

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    Stuart Hogg earned 100 caps for Scotland between 2009 and 2022, making him one of the country's most capped players. He played primarily as a fullback and captained Scotland from 2019 to 2022, leading the team in 27 matches.

  • Scotland versus England Calcutta Cup all-time record

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    Scotland and England have played 122 Calcutta Cup matches since 1879, with England leading the all-time record with 77 wins compared to Scotland's 41 wins and 4 draws. The Calcutta Cup is the annual Six Nations trophy contested between the two nations, named after the Calcutta Football Club where the original trophy was created in…

  • Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir career achievements

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    Doddie Weir was a legendary Scottish lock who earned 61 caps (1990-2000) and captained Scotland, helping them win the 1999 Five Nations Championship and reach the 1991 Rugby World Cup semi-final. He was known for his powerful lineout play and leadership, becoming one of Scotland's most decorated players. Weir later became an MND awareness campaigner…

  • Scotland rugby union international caps records by position

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    Scotland's rugby union international caps record by position is held by players like Chris Paterson (full-back, 109 caps), Gordon Bulloch (hooker, 61 caps), and Greig Laidlaw (scrum-half, 76 caps). The all-time appearance leader across all positions is Greig Laidlaw with 76 caps, while other notable record-holders include Doddie Weir (lock, 61 caps) and Stuart Grimes…

  • Stuart Hogg Scotland rugby career achievements and records

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    Stuart Hogg is Scotland's most-capped player with 100 caps and served as captain, winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup bronze medal and multiple Six Nations titles. He holds the record for tries scored by a Scottish player in international rugby and was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2016. His career spanned over…

  • Scotland Six Nations Grand Slam wins 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 historic as it was Scotland's first Five Nations Grand Slam. The most recent 2023 Grand Slam victory ended a 33-year drought since their previous success in 1990.