Scotland’s longstanding injuries plague Vern Cotter’s decision making
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe record-breaking 48-7 win over Italy at Murrayfield provided the coach with few answers as he struggles to decide on the balance between forwards and backs in his Rugby World Cup squadFrom nights under...
Rugby World Cup minnows: Part 3
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFollowing on from Part 1 and Part 2, we’ll take a look at the minnows of Pool C – Georgia and Namibia – and shine a light on some of the stars of each team. Georgia Ranked 13th, which...
Scotland cruise to record win over Italy in Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpScotland cruised to a commanding 48-7 victory over Italy at BT Murrayfield, scoring seven tries in front of a nearly 44,000 strong crowd. Vern Cotter rung 14 changes to the starting squad that beat Italy...
Gatland heaps praise on impressive Tipuric
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWarren Gatland praised the performance of Justin Tipuric as Wales beat Ireland 16-10 on Saturday in their World Cup warm-up clash in Dublin.
Scotland 48 Italy 7, match report: Vern Cotter refuses to get carried away after big win
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsScotland 48 Italy 7: Vern Cotter plays down hosts' heavy win over Azzurri which featured a brace of tries for both wings
Six-try Scotland rout Italy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comScotland ran in six tries to overwhelm Italy 48-7 in a one-sided World Cup warm-up game at Murrayfield on Saturday.
20 days to go: The Roar counts down to the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAfter New Zealand demolished Italy at the very first World Cup match in 1987, the tournament needed a boost. It came in very next game, as Scotland and France played out the first classic encounter in...
Scotland 48-7 Italy | Rugby World Cup warm-up match report
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Scotland 48-7 ItalyThree weeks out from the real thing, Vern Cotter’s World Cup plans are comfortably on track. Having squeezed home with a late try in Turin last weekend, a much stronger Scotland...
Huget hoping France can upset the establishment
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsYoann Huget is not getting carried away by France's impressive performance against England but the winger is hoping they have once again saved their best rugby for the World Cup.
Greig Laidlaw: Scotland boys raring to go in bid for Rugby World Cup places
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Coach Vern Cotter ‘keeps you on your toes’ in countdown to 31-man squad• Second warm-up in a week against Italy is final chance to shineScotland would have wished otherwise but increasingly their...
