Wales legend JPR Williams recalls Wimbledon and that ‘99 call’
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanA big, fat book has just been published called 1966: The Year the Decade Exploded. It’s sat on the desk in my study and I’ll get round to reading it eventually, but already I can’t help...
Scarlet’s John Barclay relishing Scotland battle on ‘home’ turf
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAs a spy in the enemy camp John Barclay is cut from fairly cerebral cloth, more George Smiley than James Bond, especially when he sports his reading glasses. First capped way back in 1997, Barclay was...
Ragged Ulster hold on for victory to reclaim top spot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster not so much as stormed back to the top of the Pro12 League, but stumbled to the summit in defeating defending champions Glasgow at the Kingspan Stadium last night.
PRO 12 & Aviva Premiership wrap up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyPRO 12Leinster 52-0 ZebreLeinster came away with a convincing victory against Zebre tonight at the RDS. Utter domination by this young Leinster team, with some great back line play and running rugby on...
Black try puts Ulster top of Pro12
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsUlster recover from a poor start against Glasgow at Kingspan Stadium with Callum Black's try putting them top of the Pro12 table.
Ulster edge past Glasgow to make it three wins on the bounce
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster notched up their third consecutive PRO12 win to keep them set for a top-four finish as they just about overcame Glasgow Warriors 13-10 at a damp Kingspan Stadium.
Wales v Scotland in numbers
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWales and Scotland have been facing off since 1883, and have met 120 times. Here’s a quick look back at some of the more eye-opening numbers throughout the years
Wales v Scotland: Kick-off, where to watch, key players
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND travel to Cardiff on Saturday to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium (that’s the Millennium Stadium to you and me) in the hope of kickstarting their 2016 Six Nations campaign.
Ulster v Glasgow: Les Kiss given real lift by release of Ireland trio
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyUlster will again be boosted by the return of Paddy Jackson, Stuart McCloskey and Rob Herring from Ireland duty when they take on Glasgow Warriors in the PRO12 tonight (7.35pm kick-off).
Black to make 100th Ulster appearance
1 decade ago by Ulster RugbyThe Ulster team has been named for Friday's match against reigning PRO12 champions, Glasgow Warriors, in which Callum Black will earn his 100th cap for the Province. The loosehead prop joined Ulster...
