DTH van der Merwe starts for Glasgow Warriors against Muster
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGlasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend has handed a starting berth to DTH van der Merwe for Saturday’s Guinness Pro12 final against Munster in Belfast.
Barbarians in narrow win over Irish
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues winger Alex Cuthbert scored two tries as the Barbarians beat Ireland by one point for a third time in recent years. The invitational side's other try at Thomond Park came from Leinster's...
'Perfectionist gene' to aid Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCarving out a professional rugby career around the disruption and discipline of four daily insulin injections fostered a meticulous streak in Jason O'Halloran he likes to call his "perfectionist gene". ...
Wasps make four end-of-term signings
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps have completed the signing of Glasgow Warriors centre James Downey, as well as bringing in three other new faces for next season. They have also signed Leinster centre Brendan Macken, 24,...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 18th May: Jamie Roberts Joins Harlequins: Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has ended his two year stint at Racing Metro by agreeing to join Harlequins from next season. Roberts,...
Gregor Townsend: We must be 20 per cent better
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIn a nod to the expected tactical kicking battle with Ulster’s sublime South African Ruan Pienaar, Henry Pyrgos comes in at nine in place of Niko Matawalu, who shuffles to the wing for what could prove...
Scotland appoint Jason O’Halloran as backs coach
1 decade ago by The Guardian• O’Halloran will join up with Scotland after the Rugby World Cup• He coached Manawatu Turbos to the ITM Cup Championship in 2014The Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has announced another addition...
Hodge returns to capital club
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh Rugby look forward to welcoming back Duncan Hodge, later this year, as it was announced that the current Scotland Assistant Coach will take on the role of the club's Backs Coach at the culmination...
Naiyaravoro out of Wallaby picture
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Waratahs star Taqele Naiyaravoro is heading to Scotland, where he will play for the Glasgow Warriors. It means the powerful wing is not in the picture to be selected for Wallabies in the near future. His...
Rhys Webb Pro12 player of the year
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys and Wales half-back Rhys Webb has been voted Pro12 player of the season. The 26-year-old scrum-half has scored 12 tries in the tournament this season, and topped a poll of club captains. ...
