Ireland, France and South Africa battle to host World Cup
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe race to host the 2023 World Cup will be contested by Ireland, France and South Africa.
Duncan Hodge reflects on ‘manic’ week after Edinburgh call
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEdinburgh’s acting head coach Duncan Hodge has been given no timescale on how long he will be in the post and admits the past week has been a “whirlwind”.
Dean Mumm backs Rob Baxter to be next England coach
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAustralia lock Dean Mumm has backed Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter to succeed Eddie Jones as England coach.
'Big Weekend' Arrives As Attendances And Viewers Increase
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe first ever 'Big Weekend' will kick off in a showcase of rivalries new and old in the GUINNESS PRO12 as the best players from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales take to the field this weekend.
Duncan Hodge must give Edinburgh an identity
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIt was last season’s final round of regular matches and I was in the Murrayfield press box where Edinburgh Rugby were crushing the Cardiff Blues into the turf. The capital club had scored three first-half...
Tim Visser on singular form for Quins
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWith the good ship Edinburgh Rugby listing badly, at least one player must be patting himself on the back that he quit when he had the chance. Tim Visser once personified Edinburgh’s attacking philosophy...
Boroughmuir 24 - 11 Ayr: Muir too slick for slack seasiders
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAyr may have been league leaders before this match kicked off but little good it did them yesterday afternoon at Meggetland where they lost their first match of the season. The home team gave their illustrious...
Comment: Allan Massie on rugby’s increased aping of football
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanInexorably, year by year, even month by month, professional rugby is getting more and more like the top level of professional football. Players’ salaries are not yet on the ridiculous astronomical...
Connacht 28-15 Edinburgh: Duncan Hodge makes losing start
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe Duncan Hodge era got off to a losing start as Edinburgh tasted a heavy defeat at the hands of champions Connacht in Galway last night .
Edinburgh’s Fraser McKenzie given two-week ban
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEDINBURGH lock Fraser McKenzie escaped a lengthy ban after Pro12 disciplinary chiefs cleared him of deliberate foul play.
