Jeff Wilson - a golden-haired comic-book hero from another age
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt was in late October 1993 that we saw him in action for the first time on these shores, a fizzing blonde-haired winger aged just 19, who scored two tries on his first appearance for New Zealand against...
Craig Chalmers says doping is ‘very common’ in rugby in wake of son’s ban
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former Scotland fly-half: doping in rugby goes on, I know it goes on’• Sam Chalmers tested positive for anabolic steroids in May 2013• UK Antii-Dopiung chief worried by teenage steroid abuseThe...
Scotland stay in Sevens World Series
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland will continue to compete in the Sevens World Series despite losing their status as a host on the circuit. France will take over as one of the nine host nations, as BBC Scotland...
Solly stays on in Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Former Springbok assistant and Southern Kings boss Alan Solomons has extended his stay in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Solomons signed a 12-month extension to his contract, keeping him at the club...
WP Nel targets win to keep Edinburgh hopes alive
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe 29-year-old has been the model of consistency for the capital outfit this term and has been involved in all of their 30 matches in the league and the European Rugby Challenge Cup to date. Match No...
Benetton Treviso & Zebre face Guinness Pro12 exit
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanLondon Scottish are desperate to return to “tier one” rugby and with their path to the Aviva Premiership blocked they may look elsewhere. Treviso and Zebre owe €1. 5 million to the other Pro12...
Edinburgh Rugby eye Easter Road move
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNeither the Scottish Rugby Union nor Hibernian Football Club were prepared to officially respond to a report which appeared in the Press yesterday morning suggesting that a switch may be imminent. However,...
Euan Murray announces international retirement
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe 34-year-old Glasgow Warrior has appeared 66 times for his country - more than any other tighthead prop - but just four months before the start of this year’s World Cup has decided to call it a day. Murray...
Euan Murray announces international retirement
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe 34-year-old Glasgow Warrior has appeared 66 times for his country - more than any other tighthead prop - but just four months before the start of this year’s World Cup has decided to call it a day. Murray...
Murray calls time on Scotland career
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland's most-capped prop Euan Murray will not feature at this year's World Cup after announcing his international retirement. The 34-year-old won his 66th cap against Ireland in March, the...
