Priestland claims late Scarlets win
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby11 April 2015Priestland had missed with a penalty attempt when Zebre were leading 26-25 in the final minute, and just when the Italians were poised to celebrate, the fly-half popped up...
Bowe leads Ulster to victory
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby11 April 2015Bowe, the league's record try scorer, touched down in both halves to see the Ulstermen claim the interprovincial derby spoils and keep pace with their play-off rivals at the...
Reds hope Murrayfield can inspire returning Irish heroes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIF muscle memory means anything to the modern athlete, then Munster trio Conor Murray, Paul O'Connell and captain Peter O'Mahony will already have the upper hand when they trot out upon the Edinburgh turf...
Edinburgh keen to put a cork in Irish celebrations
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn that heady final Saturday afternoon of the RBS Six Nations Championship, the Scottish hospitality laid on for our Celtic cousins could not have been more generous – both on and off the pitch. After...
Edinburgh keen to put a cork in Irish celebrations
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn that heady final Saturday afternoon of the RBS Six Nations Championship, the Scottish hospitality laid on for our Celtic cousins could not have been more generous – both on and off the pitch. After...
Allan Massie: Headgear not guaranteed to make rugby safer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn the face of it, the idea of protective headgear makes sense. It is likely that some concussions would be prevented. On the other hand, the “law of unintended consequences” might come into play. ...
Allan Massie: Headgear not guaranteed to make rugby safer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn the face of it, the idea of protective headgear makes sense. It is likely that some concussions would be prevented. On the other hand, the “law of unintended consequences” might come into play. ...
Melrose Sevens buzz strong as stars come to play
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEvery year, more than 10,000 supporters flock to the home of rugby sevens for the unique event in the Scottish rugby calendar. Everyone has their own special memories of the tournament, whether it was...
Melrose Sevens buzz strong as stars come to play
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEvery year, more than 10,000 supporters flock to the home of rugby sevens for the unique event in the Scottish rugby calendar. Everyone has their own special memories of the tournament, whether it was...
Glasgow 36-17 Cardiff: Warriors stay top of Pro 12
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHEY may have had Lou Reed in the second row but it was far from a perfect day for Cardiff Blues. Instead Glasgow cemented their place at the top of the Guinness Pro 12 in front of a full house at Scotstoun,...
