How Scots managed to lose to Italy
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThere is no doubt that the 22-19 loss to Italy is a very disappointing result for Scotland. Many, including myself, had predicted a fairly comfortable victory - so what went wrong? ...
Six Nations 2015: Scotland vs Italy Player Ratings
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog15. Stuart Hogg: 6 His kick offs were far better placed than Russell’s efforts in the first two weeks, and he ran with intent, although faded in the second half. His distribution let him down twice,...
Preview & key stats: Scotland v Italy (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland have made four changes, including bringing in Peter Horne to start at fly-half in place of the suspended Finn Russell. Wing Tommy Seymour takes over from Tim Visser and Tim Swinson replaces...
Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Italy
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland and Italy meet at Murrayfield on Saturday, both looking for their first win of the 2015 Six Nations. Which team will come out on top in this potential wooden spoon decider?Team news Scotland...
Scots lean on Horne at No.10
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Glasgow's Peter Horne has been drafted in to replace suspended flyhalf Finn Russell for Scotland's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday. Russell lost an appeal earlier this week against a two-match...
Sam Warburton: Equalling Ryan Jones' record of 33 Tests as captain will be special, I realise now I can just be myself
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTo think that I did not really want to be captain when Warren Gatland first asked me four years ago and then I’m told that on Saturday I will equal Ryan Jones’ record of 33 Tests as captain of Wales. ...
Scotland change four with Horne starting
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland have named Peter Horne as replacement for the suspended Finn Russell in one of four changes for their match against Italy on Saturday. Horne comes in at fly-half with Tommy Seymour starting...
Team of the Week: Shamrock v Rose
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland and England will meet in just under a fortnight in what may well the Six Nations tournament decider. And they are warming up for the big game by going head-to-head in rugby365's famous team...
Scotland's Russell cited for Biggar tackle
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScotland fly-half Finn Russell faces a Six Nations ban after being cited for his dangerous tackle on Wales' Dan Biggar on Sunday. The 22-year-old collided with his opposite number just as Biggar was...
Six Nations 2015: Excluding Italy would be counter productive - why tamper with a successful tournament?
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsItaly to be relegated from the Six Nations championship? That as noble and dignified a figure as Sergio Parisse had to contend with questions like that in the wake of defeat at Twickenham on...
