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Bryn Palmer
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Bryn was rugby editor at the BBC Sport website for many years and features editor for a couple more before returning to Scotland, where he started covering the game in 1997 at PA and the Scotsman before a year Down Under, reporting on the first of three Lions tours in 2001. He is now a freelance writer and editor for several media outlets.
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'He is now called Os du Randt in the changing room' - Jake White
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Glasgow hit back at ex-All Black Stephen Donald's comments
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Edinburgh reveal Dave Cherry has already played his last game for club
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Pope's funeral causes changes to Wales and Edinburgh fixtures in Italy
Grant Gilchrist: 'Externally, people thought we’d be deluded'
Co-captain Grant Gilchrist believes Edinburgh played some “world-class rugby” to progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals as …
Bryn Palmer
13 Apr 2025, 14:30
Why Glasgow won't be starstruck by 'arguably the best club team in the world'
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith insists his side won’t be “star-struck” when they tackle what he regards as “arguably the …
Bryn Palmer
11 Apr 2025, 4:30
Interview
Andrew Porter vows not to make same Lions mistake twice
The Ireland prop is among the favourites to nail down one of the loosehead positions on this summer's tour of Australia.
Bryn Palmer
08 Apr 2025, 3:17
Wes Goosen sets Scotland Test goal after signing new Edinburgh deal
The full-back will become Scotland-qualified in 2027 at the end of his new two-year deal.
Bryn Palmer
02 Apr 2025, 10:13
Duhan van der Merwe injury update leaves Andy Farrell with a dilemma
Edinburgh and Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe is unlikely to play again before the British and Irish Lions squad is announced on…
Bryn Palmer
01 Apr 2025, 13:41
Interview
Scotland's senior players 'have gone to a different level' in quest for top-three finish
Scotland have not finished in the top half of the Women's Six Nations for 20 years but coach Fraser Brown believes it is a realist…
Bryn Palmer
21 Mar 2025, 5:58
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs France | 2025 Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Scotland’s Six Nations campaign ended largely as expected with a 35-16 defeat at the Stade de France as…
Bryn Palmer
15 Mar 2025, 19:17
Four talking points as Scotland seek to spoil France title party
Gregor Townsend discusses what Scotland have taken from Toulouse, how much he rates France and why his side can pressurise the cha…
Bryn Palmer
14 Mar 2025, 4:00
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1
Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
07 Mar 2025, 7:41
Analysis
Five talking points as Scotland prepare to tackle ‘dangerous’ Wales
Gregor Townsend addresses Scotland's 'killer instinct', pack power, Jamie Ritchie's form and Finn Russell's goalkicking.
Bryn Palmer
07 Mar 2025, 4:20
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 10 to 6
Wales rock England, Scotland banish hoodoo, and France and Ireland end Grand Slam waits among our next five iconic moments.
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
06 Mar 2025, 4:14
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 15 to 11
Dupont's freakish power, O'Driscoll's genius, Scotland's sensational comeback and a Croke Park cracker feature in our next five o…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
05 Mar 2025, 8:05
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 20 to 16
Capuozzo’s sizzling break, Robinson's electric sidestep and Gatland's third Grand Slam feature among the second five of the tour…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
04 Mar 2025, 9:51
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 25 to 21
Bouthier's 90m boot, Zebo's fancy footwork and Hodge's gala day feature among the first five of the tournament's most iconic momen…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
03 Mar 2025, 11:34
Opinion
High stakes as Scotland seek historic fifth straight Calcutta Cup win
England are odds-on favourites to end their losing run against Scotland, but the visitors have reasons to believe.
Bryn Palmer
20 Feb 2025, 12:57
Opinion
'Real deal' - Four takeaways from Scotland versus Ireland
Ireland's hopes of retaining the Six Nations title and potentially claiming a Grand Slam took a shot in the arm after they swept a…
Bryn Palmer
09 Feb 2025, 15:48
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs Ireland | 2025 Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Scotland’s hopes of launching a credible Six Nations challenge suffered a major setback as they suffere…
Bryn Palmer
09 Feb 2025, 12:48
Analysis
Four talking points as Scotland prepare to get under Ireland's skin
Having said after Scotland’s opening victory over Italy that he didn’t anticipate making “too many changes” to face Irelan…
Bryn Palmer
08 Feb 2025, 4:57
Gregor Townsend urges Andy Farrell to pick his 'complete' star for Lions
Scotland centre Huw Jones has hit a “sweet spot” in his Test career and is a “more complete player” who would be an “ass…
Bryn Palmer
03 Feb 2025, 4:31
Analysis
Four talking points from Scotland's win over Italy
Scotland eventally pushed past Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield. Here are four talking points following the win.
Bryn Palmer
02 Feb 2025, 5:24
