Murray and Hoy used to spur on Scotland rugby team
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSIR Chris Hoy and Andy Murray achieved sporting success far removed from the rugby field, but both have played their part in the revival of the national team, man of the match Blair Cowan revealed after...
Edinburgh 28-13 Cardiff Blues: Edinburgh come good
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEDINBURGH stayed ahead of the Cardiff Blues in the lower half of the Guinness Pro12, scoring three tries and closing out a comfortable victory that was never in doubt from early in the second half.
All Blacks ‘flick switch’ to crush Welsh dream
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNew Zealand back-row colossus Kieran Read has targeted an improvement from the All Blacks at next year’s World Cup.
Tonga win shows just how far Scotland have come
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanALL week long, the Scotland camp had said they needed a convincing result and performance against Tonga to round off the Autumn Tests in style. They did not define the margin of victory, nor did they spell...
Blair Cowan keen for Scotland’s form to continue
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBLAIR COWAN insists Scotland can carry their November form into January and cause an RBS 6 Nations upset with a Championship win.
Townsend eyes instant response
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsGlasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend has challenged his players to end the month on a high when they welcome Newport Gwent Dragons to Scotstoun next weekend.
Townsend eyes instant response
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsGlasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend has challenged his players to end the month on a high when they welcome Newport Gwent Dragons to Scotstoun next weekend.
Ireland 26-23 Australia: Irish down Wallabies
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIreland beat Australia in a thriller in Dublin that featured five tries in the first half and secured their first November series sweep in eight years.
Ross Ford heaps praise on new coach Vern Cotter
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanONE of the best players in dark blue yesterday was Ross Ford, pictured. The hooker’s throwing in at the lineout was exemplary, and his dynamism in the loose was a big part of a forward display that...
Iain Morrison: Improvement, but not near top class
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanHISTORY tells us we should be a little cautious before breaking into a jig at the renaissance of Scottish rugby. Those of a certain age have been here before, more than once. The two wins from three were...
