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Bryn Palmer

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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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
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
03 Mar 2025, 10:34
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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
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
04 Mar 2025, 8:51
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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
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
05 Mar 2025, 7:05
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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
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
06 Mar 2025, 3:14
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
Bryn Palmer
07 Mar 2025, 3:20
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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
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
07 Mar 2025, 6:41

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
Bryn Palmer
14 Mar 2025, 3:00

'Freakish' training ground injury threatens Sione Tuipulotu's Six Nations

Scotland face an anxious wait to see if they will be without captain Sione Tuipulotu for the start of their Six Nations campaign

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
18 Jan 2025, 17:27
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George Turner: 'Scotland, as a core group, believe they can win it. They should do well'

With his own Test career on hold in Japan, George Turner says Scotland have the right environment for success.

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
18 Jan 2025, 12:09
Analysis

Four takeaways from Townsend’s Scotland Six Nations squad

There was intrigue in a call-up for the latest ‘kilted Kiwi’ Fergus Burke and a ‘bolter’ in Glasgow No.8 Jack Mann.

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
16 Jan 2025, 3:16

Pierre Schoeman tipped to pip Andrew Porter to Lions Test jersey

Judging by most pundits’ predictions after the Autumn Nations Series in November, Ireland’s Andrew Porter is considered a shoo…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
10 Jan 2025, 16:00

Franco Smith 'more than confident' Glasgow clash with Racing will go ahead

Glasgow are confident their European Champions Cup group game against Racing 92 on Friday will go ahead at Scotstoun despite freez…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
09 Jan 2025, 8:32
Interview

D'arcy Rae: 'It was a bit of a mixed-up situation at Bath'

Edinburgh prop D’arcy Rae has set his sights on further Scotland recognition after fully committing to the “dark side” and s…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
09 Jan 2025, 8:00

Fit-again Scotland duo set for late charge for Six Nations squad

Edinburgh hope Argentina star Emiliano Boffelli can still play a major role in their bid for a URC play-off place and the knockout…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
08 Jan 2025, 3:34

Bizarre setback fuels Dave Cherry’s fight to reclaim jersey

Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry insists he has not given up hope of a possible Scotland recall despite not featuring for the national…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
29 Dec 2024, 16:00

Glasgow coach jumps to defence of McDowall who faces possible huge ban

Glasgow have expressed disappointment at a citing lodged against centre Stafford McDowall for allegedly making contact with the ey…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
18 Dec 2024, 12:02

Franco Smith's 'mock' accusation about Rassie Erasmus' bomb squad

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has taken mock umbrage at the suggestion he was following the example of Rassie Erasmus in loading…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
13 Dec 2024, 12:02

More bad news for Edinburgh rookie Freddy Douglas as team named

Edinburgh have confirmed teenage Scotland flanker Freddy Douglas is facing surgery on the ankle injury he sustained on his first s…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
12 Dec 2024, 7:33
Interview

Duhan van der Merwe explains why he has agreed new Edinburgh deal

The prolific 29-year-old winger was a major target for La Rochelle and several other cash-rich Top 14 outfits with his current con…

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
11 Dec 2024, 4:30

'Doesn't look good': Edinburgh deliver Freddy Douglas injury update

Edinburgh will have to do without new Scotland cap Freddy Douglas for at least the next month after the flanker suffered an ankle …

Bryn Palmer
Bryn Palmer
10 Dec 2024, 3:13
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