Scotland name Hugh Blake in team to face Ireland in World Cup warm-up
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Glasgow flanker to make debut appearance in Dublin Test• Vern Cotter names Henry Pyrgos as captain for first warm-upScotland will hand the New Zealand-born flanker Hugh Blake his first cap when they...
Ryan Grant admits assault charge robbed him of Scotland place
1 decade ago by The TimesRyan Grant, the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland prop, has admitted that the assault charge that hung over him for most...
Ryan Grant has appetite for rugby after kebab case
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanRYAN Grant is tanned, looking as fit as a butcher’s whippet and he talks pretty well, too.
Vern Cotter extends Scotland contract to 2017
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanHEAD coach Vern Cotter has cemented his commitment to Scotland by agreeing a contract extension ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Pivac hoping Parkes can step up for Scarlets
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsScarlets head coach Wayne Pivac admits he is still yet to make a decision on who will lead his side out of the tunnel for their opening GUINNESS PRO12 clash against Glasgow Warriors.
Scotland captain Henry Pyrgos reveals family’s pride
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanHE MAY retain the southern English accent of his Dorset upbringing but Henry Pyrgos has never been in any doubt about his Scots identity and exuded indisputable pride yesterday when he faced the media...
Chris Cusiter out of World Cup preparations
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanVETERAN scrum-half Chris Cusiter has played no part in Scotland’s World Cup preparations it has emerged.
Jim Hamilton keen to spoil Ireland’s party
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN Scotland lock Jim Hamilton sets eyes on the green jerseys of Ireland again this Saturday evening, it will reawaken painful recent memories he is desperate to wipe out.
Scotland announce squad for the Ireland game
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Vern Cotter today named a 25-man squad to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this Saturday.The game is the first in a four Test-match schedule to be played on consecutive...
Scotland captaincy no shock - Pyrgos
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsGlasgow Warriors scrum-half Henry Pyrgos says he was not surprised to be named captain for Scotland's match against Ireland.
