Dickinson hoping Scotland build on Edinburgh's French momentum
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsAlly Dickinson is confident club side Edinburgh's recent European successes over French opposition can be a springboard for Scotland's international hopes.
Alasdair Dickinson’s guilty secret: his cake habit
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanALASDAIR Dickinson grew up watching the tournament now known as the RBS Six Nations Championship, but there were still a few shocks awaiting him when he made the jump from Scotland supporter to player....
‘Style and substance at heart of Cotter’s Scots’
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanASK Scotland coach Vern Cotter how he has managed to make such a big difference to the national team’s performances and he will tell you it is down to the players and the other coaches. Ask the other...
Scotty MacLeod leads way for Newcastle Falcons
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNewcastle director of rugby Dean Richards is thrilled to see his side finishing off their chances as the Falcons continued their rich vein of scoring with a 39-19 LV= Cup victory over Sale at Kingston...
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne and Ben Toolis band together
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanONE grew up practically a stone’s throw away from Murrayfield and his focus has always been all about pulling on the navy blue jersey of Scotland, while the other spent his formative years on the...
Six Nations: England under fire and under strength
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanI bumped into Stuart Lancaster at the London launch of the Six Nations surrounded by many of the same English journalists who have given him a good kick in the crotch over the last few months. The Cumbrian...
Six Nations: Finn Russell’s ‘run it’ philosophy
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT HAS been a swift coronation. Barely a few months ago, Finn Russell was no more than a young pretender. Now, just five caps into his international career, he is established as Scotland’s first-choice...
Six Nations: Liam Williams stirs memories of 1970s
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWhen the great JPR Williams body-checked Jean-Francois Gourdon into touch to ensure a Welsh Grand Slam in 1976, he stood over the France wing with his fists clenched and voice roaring in triumph. The full-back,...
Russell: Tonks standing out for Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsGlasgow Warriors fly-half Finn Russell admits the form of Edinburgh's Greig Tonks in the GUINNESS PRO12 is keeping him on his toes when it comes to battling for the Scotland shirt
Ireland Wolfhounds 9-18 England Saxons
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSam Burgess made a forgettable representative union debut as England Saxons ground out a worthy victory over the Ireland Wolfhounds in Cork.
