Scotland are 'improving, gelling and learning'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsI watched the Scotland game against France on the Newcastle Falcons team bus last week and at the end of the game Greig Laidlaw was speaking to his team in a huddle on the pitch. At the end...
Scotland must take hope from defeat
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFor composure under pressure, Vern Cotter's performance at the top table was as cold-blooded as anything that happened on the pitch at Murrayfield. Time and again the Scotland coach was asked...
Scotland 23 Wales 26: Referee Glen Jackson under fire for timekeeping
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe expression on Scotland coach Vern Cotter’s face said it all. The New Zealander was guarded in his comments about his countryman Glen Jackson, the referee who was at the centre of a string...
Marginal gains guide Wales to glory
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIn the end it was hard not to feel sorry for Scotland; so much fire and enterprise in their first two matches and so little to show for it. That least desirable of near-annual events, a potential wooden...
Scotland 26 Wales 23: Jonathan Davies and Rhys Webb tries seal thrilling match
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWales claimed an eighth successive victory over Scotland as they revived their Six Nations title hopes following a thrilling 26-23 win at Murrayfield. Nine days after being silenced on home...
Clinical Wales crash Scotland's party
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumTries from Rhys Webb and Jonathan Davies guided Wales to a 26-23 win over Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. Nine days after being silenced on home soil by England, the dragon rediscovered...
Six Nations 2015: Wales must rediscover attacking instincts against Scotland
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSince the moment scrum-half Rhys Webb botched a box kick inside his own 22 at the start of the second half against England, Wales have been on the defensive First it was England whom they attempted...
Scott ready to end his injury nightmare
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMatt Scott admits his international lay-off has been so long that Sunday's clash with Wales will feel like he is making his Scotland debut all over again. The Edinburgh back has not featured for the...
Key match facts: Scotland v Wales
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland have made two enforced changes to their line-up for Sunday's Six Nations game against Wales. Sean Lamont replaces the injured Tommy Seymour on the wing while tight-head prop Geoff Cross...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 9th February: O’Driscoll Hails Jared Payne as Right Man For Coveted Irish Outside Centre Berth: Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll has anointed New Zealander Jared Payne as the man to wear the green...
