James Eddie: Responsibility on Warriors stand-ins
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanJAMES Eddie has warned a decidedly makeshift Glasgow team that they have a responsibility to keep the Warriors’ Guinness Pro12 play-off bid on track, when they put their top-of-the-table status at...
Scotland 45-0 Netherlands: Young forwards dominate
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScotland followed up their victory over Wales two weeks ago with a seven-try demolition of Italy at Netherdale last night in a dominant performance underpinned by an immense effort in the set-piece. Indeed,...
Simon Taylor: Sergio Parisse remains an enigma
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIs THERE a European rugby player more universally admired than Sergio Parisse? The old familiar names in the Italy team are gradually being phased out – no Bergamasco, no Bortolami or even Castrogiovanni...
Six Nations: Tommy Seymour focused on victory
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAFTER being injured in Paris, Tommy Seymour was a frustrated spectator as Scotland lost to Wales two weeks ago. He is more than ready to make his return to the ranks today, and could well play a vital...
Six Nations: Defeat unthinkable for Scotland
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAFTER a narrow defeat in Paris and an even closer home loss to Wales, Scotland know that if they perform to the standard set in those two matches they can beat Italy today.
Six Nations: Scotland ‘need to grow up a bit’
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND need to grow up as a team if they are to bounce back from losing their first two Six Nations Championship matches and beat Italy this afternoon, assistant coach Duncan Hodge believes.
Six Nations: Winning England make first changes
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanENGLAND have made the first changes of their 2015 RBS Six Nations campaign after naming Alex Goode and Jack Nowell in their starting XV to face Ireland tomorrow.
Allan Massie: Trust the backs to secure win
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND have started badly against both France and Wales, giving away a soft three-points penalty within a couple of minutes of the kick-off. “Merci beaucoup,” said Camille Lopez; “thanks...
Solomons: Gilchrist a big loss for Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh Rugby head coach Alan Solomons admits Grant Gilchrist's injury setback is a massive blow to his side after learning the lock will now miss their entire GUINNESS PRO12 campaign.
Solomons: Gilchrist a big loss for Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh Rugby head coach Alan Solomons admits Grant Gilchrist's injury setback is a massive blow to his side after learning the lock will now miss their entire GUINNESS PRO12 campaign.
