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Scottish Rugby is trialling a new tackling law in the domestic game from next season

Scottish Rugby new tackling law trial explained Phil Johnson

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge Patrick Hollis

Watsonians beat Ayrshire Bulls in the final of the FOSROC Super6 in October. A new structure and new teams have now been introduced. Picture: Ewan Bootman / SNS

New name, 3 new teams and 2 competitions in Super6 revamp Phil Johnson

Mike Blair will step down from his role as head coach of Edinburgh at the end of the season. Picture: SNS

Mike Blair to step down as head coach of Edinburgh Rugby Craig Fowler

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian

Siobhan Cattigan: rugby should be commemorating one of its own - Sue Webber Sue Webber

Scottish Rugby has announced the awarding of 28 professional contracts ahead of the Women's Six Nations in March.

Scottish Rugby invests in women's game with new pro contracts Jack Dawson

Doddie Weir, pictured in action for Scotland in 1998. (Photo by Dave Rogers/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Doddie Weir memorial service to be shown online Kevin Quinn

Scotland will turn out in Doddie Weir's tartan for Sunday's match against New Zealand at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

Scotland to wear Doddie Weir tartan at match against New Zealand Lucinda Cameron

Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, with John MacMillan, CEO, The Eric Liddell Community, with the statue of Eric Liddell at Edinburgh University.

Eric Liddell centenary celebrations announced Gary Flockhart

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm has hailed Scottish Rugby's financial support package. Picture: Ross MacDonald / SNS

Rugby: Scotland women get £500,000 financial package to prepare for World Cup Phil Johnson

SRU president Ian Barr. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Clubs vote overwhelmingly for change in the governance of Scottish Rugby Graham Bean

Hollie Davidson has already refereed several high-profile men's matches this season. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Hollie Davidson: Referee makes history with men's international appointment Phil Johnson

Jack Blain scores the second try for Heriot's during a FOSROC Super6 match against Boroughmuir Bears at Meggetland

Super6: Heriot’s Rugby impress with bonus-point win over Boroughmuir Bears Gary Heatly

Edinburgh's Luke Crosbie has signed a new contract for his home-town club and has recovered from injury

Luke Crosbie explains why new Edinburgh Rugby contract means so much Phil Johnson

Successful candidates will gain experience to create elaborate pieces in which Hamilton & Inches specialises, such as the Cuttitta Cup. Picture: Scottish Rugby.

Jeweller Hamilton & Inches polishing new talent with new Craft Academy Emma Newlands

David (r) with Scottish national rugby coach Gregor Townsend

Sturgeon leads tributes to Scottish Parliament rugby player who died during game Helen William

Cameron Fenton of Heriot's makes a break against Boroughmuir Bears in October. The two teams will go head-to-head in a new competition this spring

Rugby: Super6 set to return with new spring competition Phil Johnson

Michael in his kilt outside Quinn's cafe on West Port

Former Hearts employee whose cafe was on the brink during lockdown scores top ra... Jolene Campbell

Scotland’s Siobhan Cattigan during the anthems before the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 17, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Siobhan Cattigan: Her background, career, and legacy in Scottish rugby Rachael Davies

Siobhan Cattigan in action for Scotland during the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy.

Siobhan Cattigan: Scottish rugby rocked by death of internationalist Gary Heatly

Covid passports could be required by venues like pubs and restaurants under proposals being considered by the Scottish government (Picture: Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland's Covid passport plans look to be heading for trouble – John McLellan John McLellan

Shots from Scottish Rugby’s ‘Back #AsOne’ video.

Watch stunning drone footage of BT Murrayfield Anna Bryan

Edinburgh's new ground will be known as the DAM Health Stadium. Edinburgh players Ramiro Moyano, left, and and Jack Blain, right, flank the club's MD Douglas Struth and  DAM Health’s medical director, Professor Frank Joseph.

New name for Edinburgh Rugby’s home stadium as rights are sold Graham Bean

A season in Super6 with Heriot's rekindled Cammy Hutchison's enjoyment of the game. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

New Edinburgh centre was ready to call it quits after dark days in France Graham Bean

Duncan Hodge is leaving his role as Edinburgh assistant coach. Picture: Bill Murray / SNS

Duncan Hodge leaves Edinburgh following Mike Blair's appointment as head coach Graham Bean

Scotland’s Alex Samuel in action against France during the Under-20s Six Nations. He is part of the academy intake for next season and will play for Ayrshire Bulls in Super6.

Scottish Rugby announces its 30 academy players for the new season Graham Bean

Richard Cockerill has left Edinburgh Rugby. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Richard Cockerill leaves Edinburgh Rugby ‘by mutual consent’ Graham Bean

A Covid-19 safety sign signage of BT Murrayfield, the home of Scottish Rugby. Picture: SNS

Scotland cancel Romania clash due to Covid-19 outbreak Angus Wright

Fans arrive at Murrayfield for the first time since March 2020. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

BT Murrayfield bars close early as fans celebrate return for Lions' game Beth Murray & Allan Crow

Murrayfield is one of Scotland's stadia with more than 10,000 capacity to be affected by the law change (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scottish Rugby 'in dialogue' over Murrayfield covid passports and continue to su... David Oliver

Gregor Townsend has sent a good luck message to Steve Clarke and the Scotland national football team

'Our goal is the same' - Townsend sends good luck message to Steve Clarke Patrick McPartlin

Murrayfield will be empty once again when Edinburgh play Ulster on June 5. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

No fans allowed into Edinburgh Rugby’s final home match of the season Graham Bean

The 2019-20 club rugby campaign was declared null and void and the 2020-21 never started. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Grassroots rugby on track to resume in the summer Graham Bean

Scotland's professional players are standing together to back this weekend's social media boycott. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Scottish Rugby joins social media boycott to tackle online hate Graham Bean

Scottish Rugby has made a £6.5m funding package available to clubs as the sport emerges from the pandemic.

Scottish Rugby makes £6.5m available to community clubs Graham Bean

Coach Bryan Easson says Scotland have been "working hard on areas that we believe have had deficiencies". Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Lockdown has seen us treated as an elite sport, says Scotland women's coach Graham Bean

Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

How SRU survived Covid with help of government aid, CVC cash and resilient staff Graham Bean

Murrayfield will be empty for the Six Nations matches against Ireland and Italy.

SRU confirms no fans at Six Nations matches against Ireland and Italy Graham Bean

The Malleny Park clubhouse is in need of urgent repairs costing £20,000

Rugby club calls on generous community to help with £20,000 clubhouse repairs Caitlyn Dewar

Sheila Begbie is to retire from her role as Scottish Rugby's director of rugby development. Picture: Paul Devlin/SRU

Sheila Begbie, pivotal figure in Scottish women’s sport, to retire Graham Bean

Jamie Ritchie in action for Edinburgh during the Guinness Pro14 tie against Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield, on January 02, 2021 (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Future Scotland captain' signs record deal with Edinburgh Matthew Elder

The British and Irish Lions are to play in Edinburgh before leaving for South Africa.

BT Murrayfield to host British & Irish Lions Test match Graham Bean

The Greenyards is now being assessed by health authorities. Picture: Mark Scates/SNS

Melrose shut Greenyards after Covid-19 case Duncan Smith

The positive test took place as part of the SRU's own procedures. Picture: SRU/SNS

Positive Covid-19 test at Edinburgh Rugby academy after "house party" Duncan Smith

Jason Leitch, right, at Murrayfield last night with Scottish Rugby chief operating officer Dominic McKay. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS Group.

Murrayfield rugby pilot 'felt completely safe' Alastair Dalton

The new Scotland kits for the 2020/21 season. Picture: Scottish Rugby/Macron

Scotland unveil new kits for 2020/21 season Craig Fowler

The national stadium BT Murrayfield will pilot limited access for fans next Friday night. Picture: SRU/SNS

Green light for fans at Murrayfield Duncan Smith

Hibs have held talks with the SRU about using Murrayfield. Picture: SNS

Hibs season ticket holders will get priority over away fans Moira Gordon

BT Murrayfield could be used by Hearts and Hibs next season. Picture: SNS

Could Hearts and Hibs use BT Murrayfield to increase crowds next season - Scotti... Joel Sked

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie suggested handing the Pro14 title to unbeaten Leinster. Picture: SNS

Dave Rennie’s suggestion that Leinster should be handed Pro14 title is dismissed Duncan Smith

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