Vern Cotter needs all bullets firing for Scotland
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSATURDAY’S match in Newcastle felt like watching a Marks & Spencer advert. This isn’t just any painful physical international encounter; this is a South African painful, physical Test match....
Ireland 16 - 9 Italy: Ireland qualify for last eight
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPETER O’Mahony’s desperate try-saving tackle on Josh Furno spared Ireland’s blushes in a 16-9 victory over Italy, as Joe Schmidt’s men qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals.
GUINNESS PRO12: Round 3 Video Highlights/Match Photos
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was a clean sweep of home wins for the provinces in round 3 of the GUINNESS PRO12. Munster edged out defending champions Glasgow Warriors, while Ulster, Leinster and Connacht scored 16 tries between...
Italy will push Ireland to the limit - O’Connell
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIreland expect to be “battered up front and pushed to the limit” by Italy in today’s crucial World Cup encounter at London’s Olympic Stadium.
England 13-33 Australia: Wheels come off the chariot
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanENGLAND’S worst nightmare became grim reality as they crashed out of the World Cup with a whimper as a 33-13 rout by Australia condemned them to becoming the first host nation to fail to reach the...
Munster maintain unbeaten start with win over Glasgow
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMunster maintain unbeaten start with win over Glasgow
Scotland need to box clever to floor Springboks
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSmall margins likely to decide crunch match in Newcastle, so Cotter’s men must play to their full potential and stop South Africa’s big runners in their tracks
Grafter Gordon Reid thrust into the limelight
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN the cameras pan down the line of Scottish players during Flower of Scotland this afternoon, be sure to look closely at Gordon Reid’s face. The man known as “Goon” will be churning...
England told to shoulder weight of World Cup expectation
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGRAHAM Rowntree insists England will embrace the expectation of their nation when they attempt to save their World Cup by toppling Australia.
Rory Clegg exploits not enough to deny Munster
1 decade ago by The TimesA late penalty goal from Ian Keatley delivered a hard-earned victory for Munster against a Glasgow Warriors team who made life...
