Hadden nervous over player exodus

Scotland coach Frank Hadden has revealed a mixture of concern and ambivalence as his Scotland squad members slip one-by-one over the border.

Hadden calls up four new Scots

Scotland coach Frank Hadden has called up four uncapped players for next week's training sessions at Murrayfield.for the Six Nations, which kicks off on February 3.

Blair leaves Scotland half-empty

Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair will miss the start - possibly the whole - of the Six Nations campaign after tests confirmed he has suffered ligament damage to his shoulder.

World XV - 2006

It has very much been a year of black and red the world over. On the international stage the All Blacks have conquered all, often with consummate ease, and have collected awards galore for their efforts. Meanwhile England have been under dark clouds for much of the time, embarking on a record losing streak and the departure of Head Coach Andy Robinson.

Hastings keen on SRU role

Gavin Hastings has announced himself as a candidate to succeed Andy Irvine as President of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) when the latter steps down in June.