Scotland has been dealt a major blow ahead of the Six Nations with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out of the rugby tournament because of injury.

Sione Tuipulotu was named as Scotland's captain for the 2025 Six Nations.

Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy.

EDINBURGH, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week while lock Scott Cummings’ participation ...

Fit-again Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey says the absence of Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu could be crucial in Sunday's Six ...

But Italy, who fought back from 22-10 down to defeat the Scots 31-29 in Rome last March, once again produced a spirited ...

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Stafford McDowall, Duhan van der Merwe, Jonny Gray, Dave Cherry all start for Scotland in Six Nations; Scotland begin their ...