Ex-England coach says Finn Russell holds key to Calcutta Cup
9 years ago by The ScotsmanSome folks feel as if they are born into the wrong century, former England coach Brian Ashton must regret being born in the wrong decade, one too early to be exact. That meant that ten years ago he took...
Hamish Watson stamps mark on Scotland’s Six Nations bid
9 years ago by The ScotsmanAs David Attenborough will attest, there are all sorts of odd animals populating the wider world but few of them are so determinedly one-eyed as the Welsh rugby reporter, a beast that views life through...
Ben Youngs backs returning Vunipola brothers to power England’s Grand Slam push | Paul Rees
9 years ago by The GuardianThe defending champions have flattered to deceive in this year’s Six Nations but Youngs believes Mako and Billy’s ‘raw strength’ can make the difference against Scotland and IrelandEngland may...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster sign Scott Fardy Leinster have confirmed the signing of Wallabies international Scott Fardy after the completion of the 2017 Super Rugby season. The 32-year-old made his...
Six Nations: ‘No reason we can’t beat England’ says Matt Taylor
9 years ago by The ScotsmanEddie Jones adds to the gaiety of nations and the combative England coach was at it almost as soon as the curtain came down on Italy, getting his retaliation in good and early.
Edinburgh prop Alasdair Dickinson in mix for Calcutta Cup
9 years ago by The ScotsmanAlasdair Dickinson will make his first Edinburgh appearance of the calendar year against the Ospreys at Myreside tonight, and if he survives that challenge unscathed then a dramatic recall for Scotland’s...
Edinburgh aim to start producing the goods for Duncan Hodge
9 years ago by The ScotsmanIt felt a bit like the day after the Lord Mayor’s Show at Murrayfield yesterday afternoon. The euphoria of Scotland’s swashbuckling victory over Wales on Saturday in front of a packed...
Ford seeks England improvement ahead of Calcutta Cup
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsEngland fly-half George Ford says his side will put a lot of pressure on themselves to improve as they prepare for their Calcutta Cup match with Scotland at Twickenham in Round Four of the RBS 6 Nations.
Halfpenny: I made a mistake
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny says he has taken responsibility for a strategic error during Saturday's disappointing 29-13 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield.
Josh Strauss: Sale Sharks sign Scotland and Glasgow Warriors forward
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale Sharks sign Scotland and Glasgow back-row forward Josh Strauss on a three-year deal from next season.
