Ross Ford and Matt Scott face concussion tests
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanHOOKER Ross Ford and centre Matt Scott have been named in the Scotland team to face Samoa in the must-win Rugby World Cup Pool B match tomorrow but both must complete return-to-play protocols before they...
In numbers: Scotland’s Rugby World Cups
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAHEAD of Scotland’s crunch match with Samoa this weekend, here are the key numbers that tell the story of Scotland’s Rugby World Cups past and present.
Stuart Hogg fronts road safety campaign
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScotland rugby star Stuart Hogg is fronting a new campaign to cut the number of deaths on country roads after losing his best friend in a crash.
‘Water carrier’ Hines acting as team go-between
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWhen Nathan Hines joined the Scotland coaching staff back in May he was given quite a wide remit. Officially titled “resource coach” the former lock’s role was to include bringing his...
Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa look to top pool
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSouth Africa will book a World Cup quarter-final place if they beat the United States this afternoon – 18 days after being victims of the tournament’s greatest upset.
We must beat Scotland to save face, warn Samoa
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSamoa have vowed to throw everything at Scotland this weekend in a bid to heal the pain of their shock early World Cup exit.
Scotland defeat was hard but it’s worse for England
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanLIKE many rugby fans across Great Britain, I woke up feeling slightly deflated on Sunday morning. Scotland’s result was disappointing enough, but the England game was even more dispiriting, as it...
We have good news, what about you?
1 decade ago by Scarlets RugbyVictories over Glasgow, Ulster and Zebre in the opening rounds of the 2015-16 Guinness PRO12 campaign means we're top of the table as we head into another break for the final pool game of the Rugby World...
Video & Pics: Munster Defeat Warriors
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster made it three wins from three in the Guinness PRO12 on Friday night with a 23-21 victory over reigning champions Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park. With tries from Dave O'Callaghan and BJ Botha...
Scotland in good health after Springboks encounter
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND will go into this Saturday’s final Pool B clash against Samoa in search of a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place with only a few minor injury concerns.
