George Ford's skilful play for Bath against Leinster
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpDespite losing their European Champions Cup quarter-final to Leinster 18-15, George Ford put in a top flyhalf display, capped off by setting up a try and scoring one of his own. Here is a quick nod...
George Ford's skillful play for Bath against Leinster
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpDespite losing their European Champions Cup quarter-final to Leinster 18-15, George Ford put in a top flyhalf display, capped off by setting up a try and scoring one of his own. Here is a quick nod...
Rampaging Glasgow Warriors retain Sevens title
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE spirit of old Ned Haig lives on in the Borders after defending champions Glasgow Warriors smacked down all rivals to retain the Ladies Cup at the 125th tournament.
Tim Visser ready to break free from straitjacket
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanHe has five league tries to his name this season, which doesn’t sound too bad until you realise that he scored 14 in his 2010-11 heyday. The slump coincided with Alan Solomons taking over as coach...
Bruce Douglas making Newport Gwent Dragons fire
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEdinburgh’s European semi-final rivals have seen a marked improvement in their set scrum this season – and have ex-Scottish international Douglas to thank for it
Melrose Sevens: Glasgow too strong for Germany
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGermany, whose players are all amateurs, have built up a formidable reputation on the European Sevens Grand Prix circuit, a level below the World Series but nevertheless of a high standard. Yesterday...
Edinburgh 3-34 Munster: Win closes gap on Glasgow
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTries from Duncan Casey, CJ Stander, Conor Murray, Simon Zebo and Keith Earls, along with nine points from the boot of Ian Keatley were enough to secure the victory and ensure they rose to second in the...
Edinburgh keen to put a cork in Irish celebrations
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn that heady final Saturday afternoon of the RBS Six Nations Championship, the Scottish hospitality laid on for our Celtic cousins could not have been more generous – both on and off the pitch. After...
Allan Massie: Headgear not guaranteed to make rugby safer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn the face of it, the idea of protective headgear makes sense. It is likely that some concussions would be prevented. On the other hand, the “law of unintended consequences” might come into play. ...
Melrose Sevens buzz strong as stars come to play
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEvery year, more than 10,000 supporters flock to the home of rugby sevens for the unique event in the Scottish rugby calendar. Everyone has their own special memories of the tournament, whether it was...
