Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019
Scotland drop captain Stuart McInally for must-win Japan clash
Hooker McInally has struggled to produce his best form and Greig Laidlaw replaces him as captain against the tournament hosts.
Oct 11, 08:47
 Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 10, 2019
Typhoon Hagibis: The consequences for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
The storm could rain on Scotland's parade.
Oct 10, 10:16
 Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 10, 2019
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend 'keeping faith' Japan game goes ahead
Super Typhoon Hagibis prepares to wreak havoc across Japan's eastern coast.
Oct 10, 10:15
 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Scotland waiting to hear whether crunch match with Japan will be cancelled
Super Typhoon Hagibis prepares to wreak havoc across the region.
Oct 10, 05:49
 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Scotland awaiting news on Typhoon Hagibis ahead of Japan showdown
World Rugby is set to make an announcement on Thursday outlining its contingency plans for Typhoon Hagibis.
Oct 9, 13:48
 Wales' Josh Adams in action against Fiji on October 9, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 20: Wales battle past Fiji for quarter-final spot
Warren Gatland's side secured their place in the last eight.
Oct 9, 13:46
 Scotland's George Horne scores their seventh try against Russia on October 9, 2019
Scotland hammer Russia to set up Japan showdown
Gregor Townsend's men needed all five points on Wednesday.
Oct 9, 10:17
 South Africa's Cobus Reinach scores their third try against Canada on October 8, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 19: Ten-try South Africa seal quarter-final spot
Cobus Reinach helped himself to a hat-trick in the first quarter.
Oct 8, 13:07
 John Barclay in action for Scotland on August 17, 2019
John Barclay insists Scotland are firmly focused on Russia clash
The flanker was dropped after a poor performance in Scotland's opening defeat against Ireland.
Oct 8, 07:52
 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Gregor Townsend "really surprised" by scrum call for Japan
The Dark Blues are battling against Japan and Ireland for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 7, 11:14
 Scotland's Darcy Graham scores against Wales in the Six Nations in March 2019
Gregor Townsend makes 14 changes for Russia showdown
The Scotland coach is saving his star names for their final Pool A clash against Japan.
Oct 7, 10:15
 James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018
Ireland's World Cup hopes under threat from Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to guarantee a quarter-final spot, but games cancelled due to the weather are registered as scoreless draws.
Oct 7, 06:04
 Zander Fagerson in action for Scotland in November 2017
Zander Fagerson: 'We know what we need to do against Russia'
Scotland need a bonus-point win over the Bears.
Oct 6, 07:20
 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Sam Johnson preparing for 'battle' against Russia
Gregor Townsend's men will realistically need to take a bonus point from the Bears.
Oct 5, 15:11
 Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw warns of mammoth task for Scotland
A 34-0 win over Samoa has helped confidence within the Scotland camp.
Oct 2, 09:29
 Jamie Ritchie pictured in February 2019
Jamie Ritchie: 'Scotland deserve to celebrate Samoa win'
Scotland returned to winning ways with a 34-0 triumph of Samoa at the World Cup in Japan.
Oct 1, 14:41
 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Scotland defence coach Taylor warns against sloppiness in Russia clash
A Scotland win over Russia would take Pool A qualification down to the wire.
Oct 1, 11:41
 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Gregor Townsend: 'We have got rewards for our effort'
The Dark Blues recovered from their heavy World Cup loss to Ireland by beating Samoa 34-0.
Sep 30, 15:35
 Scotland's Sean Maitland scores their first try against Samoa at the Rugby World Cup on September 30, 2019
Scotland respond to Ireland rout with crushing win over Samoa
Gregor Townsend's side grabbed a bonus-point win thanks to two penalty tries.
Sep 30, 12:52
 Scotland's Grant Gilchrist pictured at the Rugby World Cup on September 22, 2019
Day 11 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland face crunch Samoa test
Scotland lost their opening match against Ireland.
Sep 29, 17:11
 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019
Gregor Townsend: 'No extra pressure on Scotland for Samoa clash'
The Dark Blues have no room for error against Samoa on Monday.
Sep 28, 09:55
 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019
Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to "put things right" against Samoa
The Scots lost heavily to Ireland in their Pool A opener last Sunday.
Sep 28, 07:38
 Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw "giving it my all" in final World Cup
Scotland are fighting to avoid an early exit after losing to Ireland in their opening match.
Sep 26, 12:50
 Scotland's Grant Gilchrist pictured at the Rugby World Cup on September 22, 2019
Grant Gilchrist: 'No-one more annoyed than Scotland at Ireland defeat'
The Scots were beaten 27-3 by Ireland.
Sep 26, 05:45
 Ali Price pictured in March 2019
Ali Price ruled out of World Cup to pile further injury misery on Scotland
Price and Hamish Watson have been ruled out of the rest of the tournament with injury.
Sep 24, 09:26
 Ali Price pictured in March 2019
Scotland sweating over Ali Price fitness for Samoa clash
The Glasgow scrum-half was spotted on crutches as he travelled with the squad.
Sep 23, 11:55
 Hamish Watson in action for Scotland in November 2018
Hamish Watson ruled out of rest of Rugby World Cup
The forward was injured in the side's loss to Ireland.
Sep 23, 05:07
 Ireland's Andrew Conway scores their fourth try against Scotland on September 22, 2019
Ireland punish disappointing Scotland in World Cup opener
James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway scored the tries.
Sep 22, 10:06
 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019
Scotland head coach Townsend: 'We need perfect performance to beat Ireland'
The Scots are outsiders to beat the World number one ranked side.
Sep 20, 12:32
 Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Townsend names experienced Scotland XV against Ireland
Scotland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in Yokohama on Sunday.
Sep 20, 09:01
 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Scotland centre Sam Johnson aiming for "the top" at World Cup
The Queensland-born Glasgow centre is looking forward to his first taste of World Cup action on Sunday.
Sep 19, 22:16
 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Sam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple Ireland
The Glasgow midfielder has been bowled over by the hospitality in Nagasaki and Tokyo.
Sep 19, 06:12
 Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018
Stuart Hogg mistaken for Greig Laidlaw in Japan
The Exeter full-back is among the biggest names in Gregor Townsend's squad yet he has found himself in former skipper Grieg Laidlaw's shade.
Sep 18, 06:52
 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019
Finn Russell: 'We are ready to show the real Scotland at World Cup'
Gregor Townsend's team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Sep 17, 12:07
 Scotland's Stuart McInally pictured in February 2018
Scotland squad training with shampoo-soaked balls
A thunderstorm is forecast during their World Cup opener with Ireland.
Sep 16, 11:51
 David Denton pictured for Bath Rugby in April 2016
David Denton 'relieved' to retire from rugby
The Scotland forward has been through an 11-month concussion battle.
Sep 16, 07:05
 David Denton pictured for Bath Rugby in April 2016
David Denton forced to retire from rugby due to concussion troubles
The 29-year-old has won 42 caps for Scotland.
Sep 16, 05:10
 Jamie Ritchie pictured in February 2019
Jamie Ritchie to miss World Cup opener after breaking cheekbone
Scotland open their campaign next Sunday.
Sep 15, 07:39
 Fraser Brown pictured in November 2018
Fraser Brown tips Scotland to defeat Ireland in World Cup opener
The forward insists toppling the world's number one-ranked side in the World Cup opener would not be a shock.
Sep 14, 11:15
 Blade Thomson pictured in August 2019
Blade Thomson vows to make the most of World Cup chance
Number eight pleased to put head concern behind him in time for Japan showpiece.
Sep 9, 18:00
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