Dan Carter poised to make return against Scotland
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanDAN Carter appears poised to make his first All Blacks appearance against top-flight opposition in almost 12 months when the world champions play Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Saturday.
Ford thrilled with his throwing form
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh hooker Ross Ford admits he is relieved to have rediscovered his lineout prowess as his stellar throwing performance helped Scotland secure a 41-31 victory over Argentina at BT Murrayfield.
Ford thrilled with his throwing form
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh hooker Ross Ford admits he is relieved to have rediscovered his lineout prowess as his stellar throwing performance helped Scotland secure a 41-31 victory over Argentina at BT Murrayfield.
Greig Laidlaw: We need to play “the Scottish way”
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanVERN Cotter has some tough decisions to make before finalising his team to take on the All Blacks but it is safe to assume that asking Greig Laidlaw to lead the team again wasn’t amongst them.
Kevan Mealamu prepared for threat of Scotland
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNEW Zealand have not lost one of the 27 matches they have played against Scotland in a sporting rivalry which stretches back to 1905. There have been two draws between the nations – in 1964 and 1983...
Allan Massie: Young Scotland offer flicker of hope
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanFOR almost an hour Scotland played with confidence, audacity and control, in a manner reminiscent of the 1999 team that won the Five Nations championship. If, however, you had watched only...
Time to give All Blacks less respect, says Ford
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN you are up against the best team on the planet, it is perhaps inevitable that you will be respectful of their ability. But when your own team has consistently looked up to your opponents as...
Scotland keep IRB ranking after Argentina win
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND’S 41-31 victory over Argentina in the first Autumn International has ensured Vern Cotter’s men remain eighth in the IRB World Rankings.
Gripping night but Vern Cotter has a pack puzzle
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIt was the near perfect storm. Two teams who wanted to play with the ball in hand, a brand new semi-artificial pitch that facilitated these lofty ambitions and the rain stayed off until the second half;...
Scotland must attack All Blacks - Mark Bennett
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND must stick to their attacking game plan if they are to stand a chance of upsetting the All Blacks on Saturday, Mark Bennett believes.
