The Herald's parent company Newsquest has announced the launch of a new rugby website, Scotland Rugby News.
The high-quality subscription site will begin its work with a focus on the Six Nations which begins on Friday but will also cover the wider Scottish game, with a key focus on Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby.
An opening offer of £1 for six months of access or £12 for a year also comes with the chance to win gold dust tickets for two to the Calcutta Cup match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield on February 24th.
It's the latest stand-alone sports site launched by the company after the success of football operations focused on Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Hibs.
Newsquest's Head of Sport Jonny McFarlane explained his delighted to be entering the rugby market.
He said: "Rugby is a sport that inspires huge passion and we feel there's an opportunity to give it the focus it deserves with a website that delivers on what a 2024 audience needs. With editor Gavin Harper, formerly of Scrum Magazine on board, and a brilliant team of writers alongside him, we feel we've something really exciting to offer anyone who loves the sport."
Harper said: "It is a hugely exciting time to launch Scotland Rugby News on the eve of the Six Nations, and with both Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors performing well in the URC and in European competition.
"We're committed to being there every step of the way to deliver a fresh approach to Scottish rugby journalism.
"We know that being a rugby fan can be costly - from season tickets to merchandise and away trips - but we'd love it if you'd come on the journey with us. You can subscribe for as little as £1 for six months or £12 for the whole year as we aim to provide new and exciting coverage of Scottish rugby."
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