Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome since 2018, covering rugby and football for a range of UK titles. A regular reporter on the Six Nations and URC, he was also part of The Herald's team at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome since 2018, covering rugby and football for a range of UK titles. A regular reporter on the Six Nations and URC, he was also part of The Herald's team at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Latest articles from Alasdair Mackenzie

Josh McKay looks to offload

Glasgow can win URC title, insists Josh McKay ahead of crunch South Africa trip
Glasgow Warriors possess the belief and motivation to clinch the URC title for the first time in nine years, according to fullback Josh McKay.

Gregor Hiddleston in action for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow want to 'put on a show' in South Africa, says Gregor Hiddleston
Gregor Hiddleston says Glasgow Warriors are optimistic they can “put on a show” when the URC leaders travel to South Africa next month.

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn

Franco Smith hails Kyle Steyn for 'captain's innings' in Glasgow's win over Zebre
Franco Smith praised Kyle Steyn for leading by example after the Glasgow Warriors captain scored two tries in the win over Zebre.

Josh McKay looks to offload

Five things we learned as Glasgow Warriors secure bonus point win over Zebre
It wasn't pretty at times, but Glasgow Warriors moved a step closer to a home quarter-final with a bonus point win over Zebre in Parma this afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Monty Ioane excited for Duhan van der Merwe 'opportunity' in Italy vs Scotland
The Italy star is excited to face off against Duhan van der Merwe during the game in Rome this weekend.

Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall

Stafford McDowall not overthinking Scotland prospects ahead of Rome trip
Stafford McDowall insists he isn’t overthinking his chances of breaking into the Scotland team to play Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith

Franco Smith full of praise for young Glasgow Warriors after Benetton win
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith believes the less experienced members of his squad are ready for more responsibility

Stafford McDowall set up one Glasgow try and scored another

Five things we learned from Glasgow's win over Benetton
Glasgow became the first side to beat Benetton at the Stadio Monigo this season - a result that sent the Warriors temporarily top of the URC table.

Ben Healy expects England's best when Scotland host Calcutta Cup clash
The Edinburgh fly-half is expecting a lot from England when they arrive in the capital this weekend

Glen Young targets consistency as he opens up on Scotland hopes
Glen Young hopes consistent performances for Edinburgh will propel him into the Scotland reckoning and is desperate to be involved against an England team “everyone wants to beat” in the Six Nations.