Scotland’s Finn Russell orchestrates a harsh lesson for England | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianVictory for Gregor Townsend’s side was a meticulously planned and coolly executed assassination of their opponents’ vanitiesEvery now and again comes a reminder of why the Six Nations still exerts...
Reflections on an excellent Six Nations weekend
8 years ago by The RoarWhat a great weekend of rugby from the Six Nations. Here are five rugby-related observations from a weekend where France Scotland rose up, Ireland plateaued and England crashed. 1. Mathieu Bastareaud If...
England told to explain tunnel fracas involving Farrell before Scotland match
8 years ago by The Guardian• Owen Farrell appeared to be involved in clash with Ryan Wilson• Six Nations Rugby asks RFU to provide account of incidentEngland must explain the tunnel fracas involving Owen Farrell at Murrayfield...
Eddie Jones admits he got Calcutta Cup preparation wrong
8 years ago by Rugby WorldEngland's head coach admits a failing in his prep. Here's what else he's had his players doing before games this Six NationsStunned: Eddie Jones says he did not prepare his team well enoughEddie Jones...
How Scotland celebrated their Calcutta Cup win
8 years ago by Rugby WorldHow Scotland celebrated their Calcutta Cup win – A look at who joined in the celebrations at BT Murrrayfield after Scotland beat EnglandSilver service: John Barclay and the Scotland team with the Calcutta...
Scotland’s class act Finn Russell has last laugh against England | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianScots bared their teeth while their No 10 put on show of sublime skills and composure that silenced critics and left Eddie Jones’s team floundering“Super fly guy” read the headline in the local...
Scotland secure Calcutta Cup glory after stunning Six Nations champions England
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyScotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their NatWest 6 Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive 25-13 defeat.
John Barclay plays down Scotland’s tunnel scuffle with England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Captain says clash between Farrell and Wilson has been ‘built up’• Eddie Jones: ‘We were not there in the first half and that is my fault’John Barclay played down reports of a scuffle in...
Scotland 25-13 England: how the players rated in the Six Nations
8 years ago by The GuardianFinn Russell produced a brilliant performance under scrutiny, while Joe Launchbury was one of England’s few bright sparksStuart Hogg 6 The full-back did not have the chance to make too many counterattacks...
Eddie Jones’ timid guests floored by Scotland’s brutal first-half flurry | Andy Bull
8 years ago by The GuardianMurrayfield’s fierce reception sets tone on a day when England were left bewildered by nimbler and more bloodthirsty hostsIt was crisp and clear afternoon at Murrayfield, with just enough sun to fool...
