'Every time we get an opportunity to defend, we should love it and we didn't': Farrell on Ireland's defensive lapses
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland defence coach Andy Farrell rates Saturday’s defeat to Scotland alongside the second Test collapse against South Africa as the most disappointing game he’s been involved in since joining Joe...
‘I knew Stuart Hogg would be a star’ says Chris Paterson
9 years ago by The ScotsmanFormer Scotland full-back Chris Paterson remembers the day a teenager by the name of Stuart Hogg ran rings around him in a game of touch rugby and thinking, “this kid could be a star”.
Joost Van der Westhuizen’s legacy will live on
9 years ago by The ScotsmanIt was in the shadow of death that Joost van der Westhuizen felt he made his most telling contribution to South African life. Not the part he played in South Africa’s World Cup victory in 1995, not...
Scotland must stay in top gear for 80 minutes says Zander Fagerson
9 years ago by The ScotsmanProp Zander Fagerson warned Scotland need to cut down on errors and deliver 80-minute performances if they are to challenge for the RBS Six Nations title.
Huw Jones signs two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors
9 years ago by The ScotsmanScotland centre Huw Jones will join Glasgow next season. Warriors have confirmed Jones has signed a two-year deal, subject to a medical.
5 things we learned from Scotland 27 - 22 Ireland
9 years ago by The ScotsmanScotland got their 2017 Six Nations campaign off to the perfect start with a victory over the Irish at Murrayfield. Duncan Smith looks back at the lessons learned from the thrilling encounter.
Team of the week
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyScotland and Wales have four players a piece in our team of the week as the Six Nations threw up some gripping contests on the opening weekend.
Warriors sign Scotland centre Jones for next season
9 years ago by The ScotsmanScotland centre Huw Jones will join Glasgow next season.
England face week of toil after unconvincing Six Nations win
9 years ago by The ScotsmanMike Brown insists England face a week of toil as they seek to improve on an unconvincing start to their RBS Six Nations title defence against France.
Stuart Hogg’s genius gets Scotland off to a Six Nations flyer
9 years ago by The ScotsmanIn the Scottish sporting sky only Andy Murray shines brighter than Stuart Hogg at the moment.
