The Breakdown

Although he retired in 2007, the great Scott Murray is still the best lineout forward in Six Nations history.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: The day Scotland’s Scott Murray spooked the Welsh

October 29 2020

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg share a beer after the Heineken Cup Final in Bristol.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Finn Russell has been no maverick in a Scotland shirt

October 22 2020

Jamie Ritchie has assumed a leadership role with Scotland in the last year.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Born leaders? Richard Cockerill’s got one right under his nose in Jamie Ritchie

October 15 2020

Finn Russell has been in exhuberant form for Racing 92 since rugby restarted after lockdown.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Finn Russell must be back without preconditions as Scotland gather for extended Autumn season

October 8 2020

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill.

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THE BREAKDOWN: Edinburgh’s success this season depends on Cockerill and the kids as much as the big names

October 1 2020

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: With experience and a still-formidable squad, Glasgow Warriors shouldn’t struggle this season

September 24 2020

Kelly Brown will bring "bits and pieces" of what he learned at Saracens back to Glasgow.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Much more Mr Nice Guy expected from former Scotland captain Kelly Brown in Glasgow Warriors role

September 17 2020

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Owen Farrell of Saracens is sent off for this high tackle on Charlie Atkinson of Wasps in the 2nd half
Saracens v Wasps, Rugby Union, Gallagher Premiership, Allianz Park, Hendon, London, UK - 05/09/2020

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Rugby’s discipline process is a joke, not just for Owen Farrell

September 10 2020

Scotland's Peter Horne hacks the ball on with Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi of South Africa looking on during the Autumn International match at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday November 17, 2018. See PA story RUGBYU Scotland. Photo credit should read: Ian Rutherford/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, No commercial use without prior permission

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: South Africa drifts towards Europe and the Six Nations

September 3 2020

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill before the Guinness PRO14 match at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday August 22, 2020. See PA story RUGBYU Glasgow. Photo credit should read: Ian Rutherford/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Taking the next step forward

August 27 2020

Shutdown has thrown up challenges for Murrayfield chiefs.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Scottish Rugby was on a sound financial footing when the coronavirus pandemic struck…it’s not anymore

August 13 2020

Glasgow coach Kelly Brown has accepoted a role as patron of the British Stammering Association.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Ticking the coaches’ box – developing Scots for the top jobs is vital

August 6 2020

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Player welfare must remain paramount

July 30 2020

Darcy Graham is one of Scotland's most successful development players in recent years.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: A third Scottish pro team is neither feasible nor desirable

July 18 2020

The Six Nations is set for a huge windfall from investors CVC.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: 6 Nations money breaks world unity

July 9 2020

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Exeter Chiefs vs La Rochelle. Staff prepare the pitch at Sandy Park ahead of the game
Heineken Champions Cup Round 6, Sandy Park, Exeter, England, UK - 18 Jan 2020

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Old self-interest kills rugby’s reset

July 2 2020

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The Glasgow Warriors team huddle

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Warriors fans still need assurance

June 25 2020

Mark Dodson's combative style might be suited to a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Dodson: the man for a crisis?

June 18 2020

Scotland contingent of Lions (L to R) Sean Maitland, Richie Gray and Stuart Hogg give a thumbs up after victory during 2013 British & Irish Lions tour

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Is there any love left for the Lions in Scotland?

June 11 2020

Dan Carter is set to return to New Zealand in their post-COVID-19 Super Rugby event.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Good law changes and terrible ones in rugby’s return from lockdown

June 4 2020

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Glasgow Head Coach Dave Rennie (L) and coach Jason O'Halloran are pictured during a training session at Scotstoun, on November 12, 2019, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group / SRU)

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Was Dave Rennie a success at Glasgow Warriors?

May 28 2020

Finn Russell kicks during the second half of the Calcutta Cup game in 2019, something he did a lot more than the myth suggests.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Recent and historic myths of Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend

May 21 2020

Shutdown has thrown up challenges for Murrayfield chiefs.

THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: Bubbles and other fairytales – isolating and testing sportsmen for our entertainment is ridiculous

May 14 2020

Scotland's Sean Maitland scores his side's second try during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: A grand relaunch for rugby

April 30 2020

Former Scotland captain John Barclay.

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THE BREAKDOWN, STEVE SCOTT: This ‘reset’ in sport will be soon be forgotten

April 23 2020