Fraser Brown hits top gear for Glasgow Warriors
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIn a famous 1960s cult crime caper, crafty cockney Michael Caine trains up a misfit gang of criminals to undertake an audacious mission to the continent to steal a stash of gold. Gregor Townsend’s...
Future rugby stars chosen for 15-week New Zealand trip
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThis year’s recipients of the John Macphail Scholarship, Patrick Kelly and Ross McCann, need only glance at the list of past beneficiaries to grasp the magnitude of the opportunity they have been...
Matty Russell eyes Scotland call-up for Four Nations
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanMatty Russell has put his hand up to play for Scotland’s rugby league side in the 2016 Four Nations Series, and says people will be shocked by the calibre of player being lined up by coach Steve...
£20k fine and ban for ‘gypsy’ slur England prop Joe Marler
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEngland and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been banned for two games after his “gypsy boy” slur against Wales forward Samson Lee during last month’s Six Nations Championship game at Twickenham.
European thrill keeps Kelly Brown feeling young at Saracens
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanKelly Brown turns 34 this summer, but the former Scotland captain’s desire to play on the big stage has not diminished one bit with age – and he cannot wait for Saracens’ European...
Glasgow Warriors must shine during week in Italy
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWhatever else you say about Glasgow Warriors you have to admire their timing. The rain was coming in sideways at Scotstoun as Gregor Townsend’s squad stepped on to the bus at the start of a journey...
VIDEO: Highlights: Wales U18 31-30 Scotland U18
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCricket legend Sir Ian Botham watches his grandson James score a try in Wales' nail-biting win over Scotland at St Helen's.
Gray set to boost Glasgow play-off bid
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJonny Gray, injured playing for Scotland against France, is set to return for Glasgow against Ulster on Friday.
6 Nations team of the tournament
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Jack McGrathA real bright spark for Ireland in this years Championship. Scrummaged well and managed to get himself on the end of a couple of tries. One of the first names on Joe Schmidt's team sheet.2....
Monday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyParisse rubbishes idea of playoffItaly captain Sergio Parisse has rubbished the idea of a relegation playoff to be brought in for 6 Nations.Italy have come under scrutiny in this years championship...
