Graham Bean Journalist
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Graham Bean is the specialist rugby writer for The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday. He has worked for the titles for 25 years and been sports editor of both as well as group head of sport. He has been chief rugby writer since the start of the 2021-22 season.

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1205 Articles
about 2 months ago
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Gregor Townsend: Two Scotland wins would be a disappointing Six Nations, our expectations have risen

Head coach pays tribute to Italy but knows Rome loss paints Scots campaign in different light

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland's habit of letting leads slip has fatally undermined their Six Nations campaign

Townsend’s men squander another strong position – and fine margins mean spotlight turns to head coach and his players

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about 2 months ago
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How the Scotland players rated in Six Nations defeat to Italy as best and worst performers highli...

We give each starter for Scotland a mark out of ten for their performance in the Stadio Olimpico

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about 2 months ago
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Italian pride after Six Nations win over Scotland that was 'two or three years' in the making

Italy captain reflects on famous victory – ‘to live this moment is unbelievable’

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland title hopes dashed as Italy end 11-year wait for Six Nations victory in Rome

Joy for the home side as Scotland crash to defeat at the Stadio Olimpico

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland title hopes all but dashed as Italy end 11-year wait for Six Nations victory in Rome

Joy for the home side as Scotland crash to defeat at the Stadio Olimpico

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland's Rory Darge wary of Italy renaissance as sell-out crowd looks for miserable Rome run to...

Scotland hungry for their own success in front of an expectant home crowd

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about 2 months ago
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Italian plan to stop Scotland's Finn Russell kept under wraps as Duhan van der Merwe chases record

Hosts know just how dangerous Scotland’s flyhalf can be as they plot ways to keep him quiet

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland's George Horne and Andy Christie calls explained as Gregor Townsend asked England suppor...

Head coach decides White needs a rest after glut of rugby for club and country

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland braced for proper Italian job: higher win bonuses, sold-out Stadio Olimpico, danger unde...

Azzurri are on the up and Rome will be a stern test for Townsend and his team

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about 2 months ago
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Scotland team to play Italy: Three changes made for Six Nations Rome clash

Townsend shakes up back row once more as Redpath given nod as Tuipulotu replacement

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about 2 months ago
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Huw Jones ‘best in the world’ claim as Scotland centre explains decision to turn down 'tempting' ...

Scotland star opens up on signing new Glasgow contract amid interest from Montpellier

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