Edinburgh Rugby lock Grant Gilchrist out until May
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEDINBURGH Rugby lock Grant Gilchrist has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing further surgery on the broken forearm he sustained last year.
Italy make six changes for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo backs will make their Italy debuts against Scotland at Murrayfield in a side showing six changes to the one beaten by England last time out. Winger Michele Visentin, 23, and...
Halfpenny: 'Toulon reminds me of Wales'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeigh Halfpenny sees plenty of common ground between his new home Toulon and Wales. In one obvious sea-change, Halfpenny's training recovery routine these days often revolves around a dip in the Mediterranean...
Six Nations: Finn Russell out after losing appeal
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanA Six Nations appeal committee rejected the Scottish Rugby Union’s appeal against Russell’s ban for tackling Dan Biggar in the air in the 26-23 defeat to Wales on 15 February. The appeal committee...
Six Nations: Stuart Hogg talks up Italy threat
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIn THESE professional days, players are told what to say and when to say it. Journalists have fun spotting the key phrases/words that the players have been told to repeat, so it is rare that someone says...
Six Nations: Italy make six changes to starting XV
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBenetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin will earn their first caps. Bacchin is to step in for Andrea Masi, who is injured. Zebre’s Dario Chistolini will replace Martin...
Six Nations: Italy make six changes to starting XV
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBenetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin will earn their first caps. Bacchin is to step in for Andrea Masi, who is injured. Zebre’s Dario Chistolini will replace Martin...
Leone Nakarawa gets three-game ban for headbutt
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGLASGOW lock Leone Nakarawa has been handed a three-match ban for headbutting Ospreys prop Marc Thomas.
Two new faces in Italy squad to face Scotland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly will hand debuts to Benetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin when they run out against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The uncapped duo are included as part...
'Low has bright Scotland future'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter prop Moray Low will gain "plenty more Scotland caps", according to the club's head coach Rob Baxter. Low, 30, has been named in Scotland's squad to face Italy on Saturday, ...
