Scotland fall victim to Rugby World Cup karma after earlier slice of luck
1 decade ago by The TelegraphGreig Laidlaw's vital try against Samoa put Scots through, despite an apparent knock-on
Samoa coach Betham steps down after Cup exit
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSamoa coach Stephen Betham has resigned after the Pacific islanders' disappointing World Cup performance, chief executive Vincent Fepuleai said Monday.
Scotland name Tim Swinson and Fraser Brown for quarter-final against Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Vern Cotter replaces suspended Ross Ford and Jonny Gray for Sunday’s match• Blair Cowan and Peter Horne also drafted in for Ryan Wilson and Matt ScottScotland forwards Tim Swinson and Fraser Brown...
World Cup Highlights: Scotland 36-33 Samoa
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWatch official World Cup highlights of Scotland's nervy victory over SamoaWatch official World Cup highlights of Scotland's nervy victory over Samoa
The True Romance of the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThis has been a romantic World Cup. More romantic than 1991, when David Campese cast his spell and the unfancied Western Samoa surged to the quarters. More romantic than the national sigh of relief that...
Fourie du Preez – the comeback king
1 decade ago by Rugby World“Life is funny. A few weeks back I didn’t think I was going to be here and a few months back I didn’t think I was going to still play rugby. So to sit here as captain this weekend is unbelievable...
Ban? No ban? Ask again later
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldAre World Rugby using Magic 8 Balls to decide on ban lengths? In this wonderful World Cup, all we're asking for is a bit of consistency...Alafoti Faosiliva is tackled by Finn Russell and Ross Ford during...
South Africa’s Heyneke Meyer: ‘We are expecting an arm wrestle with Wales’
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Springboks recall JP Pietersen for World Cup quarter-final• Veteran Victor Matfield not fit enough to make benchSouth Africa have recalled JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales...
Scotland know whats at stake against Australia in RWC Q-Finals.
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland winger Tommy Seymour says the squad are fully aware of how much is at stake going into their quarter-final with Australia on Sunday.“Entering the quarter-finals it is one game and if you...
Are Scotland the new Japan?
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldNow they've negotiated the Pool stages with a few heart-in-mouth moments, Scotland can approach the Wallabies game with nothing to loseRelief: David Denton and the Scottish team thank the fans after the...
