Finn Russell just the man for Scotland No 10 job
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE most encouraging news from the Scotland squad announcement by Vern Cotter yesterday was the inclusion of young Glasgow stand-off Finn Russell. This dynamic 22-year-old is just the player the national...
Grant Gilchrist to lead Scotland rugby squad
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND head coach Vern Cotter has named Grant Gilchrist as captain of a 33-man squad heading into the autumn internationals.
Scotland Name Autumn Test Squad
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageAhead of their Autumn test series, new Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has named a thirty three man squad and has named a new Scottish captain, Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist.The 24 year old, who led his...
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWith so many of the first round matches in the new European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup being won and lost on the last throw of the dice, there are a dozen or more contenders for the Saints list...
Pyrgos: Consecutive wins a must for Glasgow Warriors
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsA solid win over Bath in their first European outing of the season will mean nothing if Glasgow Warriors don't back it up with victory against Montpellier, according to scrum-half Henry Pyrgos.
Pyrgos: Consecutive wins a must for Glasgow Warriors
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsA solid win over Bath in their first European outing of the season will mean nothing if Glasgow Warriors don't back it up with victory against Montpellier, according to scrum-half Henry Pyrgos.
European Champions Cup player analysis: Henry Pyrgos, Glasgow Warriors
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldStepping in to skipper Glasgow Warriors on the opening weekend of their European Champions Cup campaign, scrum-half Henry Pyrgos masterminded a 37-10 thumping of Bath. We analyse his contribution to two...
Back-row injury crisis not to blame for defeat at Glasgow...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleHead coach Mike Ford refused to use Bath Rugby's depleted back-row as an excuse for Saturday's 37-10 defeat at Glasgow Warriors in the European Champions Cup but revealed they are still keen to bolster...
Our experts' views
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe European Champions Cup is up and running and we have had some incredible action over the weekend. Munster’s last-gasp win over Sale, Glasgow’s demolition of bath and Northampton throwing...
Weekend rugby review: Christian Wade and David Strettle make England cases as Glasgow show their strength
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWeekend rugby review: Christian Wade has the X-Factor, Munster roll back the years and Glasgow show their strength in depth
