Scotland national rugby union team

Also known as Scotland rugby team, Scottish national rugby team, Scottish rugby team

Men’s rugby union team representing Scotland

Key facts

Emblem: Thistle
Union: Scottish Rugby Union
Head coach: Gregor Townsend
Captain: Sione Tuipulotu
Most caps: Ross Ford (110)
Top scorer: Chris Paterson (809)
Top try scorer: Darcy Graham (38)
Home stadium: Murrayfield Stadium

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Wikidata facts

Official website: www.scottishrugby.org/squads/scotland-men

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World Rugby ranking Current7 (as of 21 February 2026) Highest5 (2018 & 2023) Lowest12 (2015) First international Scotland 1–0 England (Edinburgh, Scotland; 27 March 1871) Biggest win Scotland 100–8 Japan (Perth, Scotland; 13 November 2004) Biggest defeat Scotland 10–68 South Africa (Edinburgh, Scotland; 6 December 1997) World Cup Appearances10 (first in 1987) Best resultFourth place (1991) Websitescottishrugby.org

The Scotland national rugby union team represents Scotland in men's international rugby union. Governed by the Scottish Rugby Union, the team takes part in the annual Six Nations Championship. They also participate in the Rugby World Cup, which takes place every four years.