Cotter hails character and ambition of young team
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAHEAD OF this match Scotland coach Vern Cotter suggested that whatever happened in the game he would at least learn something about this group of players.
Cowan proud as Scottish passion rattles All Blacks
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT WAS an evening of high emotion for Blair Cowan, the latest in a long line of New Zealand-born players to don the dark blue of Scotland.
Scotland 16 - 24 New Zealand: Brave Scots undone
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND PUSHED world champions New Zealand close before going down 24-16 at Murrayfield on Saturday night.
All Blacks down brave Scots
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REPORT: New Zealand scored a late try to secure a 24-16 win over a brave Scotland team in their one-off international in Edinburgh on Saturday.
All Blacks tweet to Scotland - “Good Luck”
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN Scottish Rugby issued its customary invitation to fans to voice their support for the team on Twitter, it got more than it bargained for yesterday – with Scotland receiving a good luck message...
Allan Massie: Kiwi line-up puts pressure on Scots
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNEW ZEALAND may not have chosen a second XV for today’s game – no team with Dan Carter and Richie McCaw could be called that – but the fact that they have made 13 changes from the side...
Studying New Zealand can only benefit Scotland
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT IS little wonder that the theme of the week in the Scotland camp has been the danger of giving New Zealand too much respect. While other nations have tried to debunk the All Blacks’...
Ruaridh Jackson tips Finn Russell to shine
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE opportunity to make your international debut against the All Blacks in front of an expectant Murrayfield is an experience that no Scotland international should ever forget but, sadly for Ruaridh Jackson,...
Jean de Villiers wary of improving England side
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSouth Africa captain Jean de Villiers believes much-improved England are a “different beast” two years on from their last clash.
Vern Cotter dreams of Scotland win over All Blacks
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND head coach Vern Cotter does care about a century and more of failure against the All Blacks, but the New Zealander is willing to dream of a famous win against his countrymen.
