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Allan Massie: Selkirk the stand-out club of year

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THERE have been some odd features in the Six Nations so far. Ireland, playing with intelligence and admirable composure, sit at the top of the table with three victories. They haven’t really been...

Glasgow 26 - 5 Zebre: Hosts earn bonus-point

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

IT WAS only a few weeks ago that Glasgow put 54 pints past the same opposition in Italy so there was little doubt about the eventual winner last night with only the bonus point to cause any serious concern......

Swinson: Scotland desperate to make amends

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Tim Swinson claims Scotland are itching to right the wrongs of their opening three RBS 6 Nations games when they take on England at Twickenham next weekend.

Moody: England need other captaincy options

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England head coach Stuart Lancaster should use next weekend's clash with Scotland as an audition for successors to Chris Robshaw's captaincy, according to World Cup winner Lewis Moody.

Bowe: Ireland must step it up ahead of Wales clash

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wing Tommy Bowe admits Ireland need to get even better if they are to beat Wales in their next RBS 6 Nations clash.

Five talking points ahead of this weekends Pro12 games

1 decade ago

Will Leinster end Scarlets fine home record?Scarlets entertain reigning champions Leinster on Saturday looking to continue their fine home form. The Welshside haven't lost at the Parc Y Scarlets since...

Lydiate: Jones leads by example for Wales

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate has praised teammate Alun Wyn Jones' relentless work ethic as they prepare for their RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland next weekend.

Zebo targets Welsh halfbacks

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ireland can move to within one win of only their third Five/Six Nations Grand Slam if they shut down Welsh halfback pairing Dan Biggar and Rhys Webb on Saturday week. This is the view of Irish wing...

Time is running out for England but sickly hurt of defeat will make them a better side

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

The perfect player does not exist. Nor does the perfect team. Rugby is often about compromises that are forced by circumstance. But it has also always been about making sure that the small errors...

Flanquart brings new options to France pack

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The rejected appeal of Pascal Pape has seen Alexandre Flanquart recalled to the France squad for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy and forwards coach Yannick Bru is excited to see the lock in action.