Denton believes 2012 Euro run can inspire Edinburgh

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

IT WOULD be foolish to view Edinburgh’s form in the European Challenge Cup this season as comparable to their achievement in reaching the Heineken Cup semi-finals three years ago.

Sean Maitland set to join London Irish

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

SEAN Maitland will leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of this season and join London Irish.

Jim Thompson ends playing career due to knee injury

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

FORMER Scotland squad member and “A” international Jim Thompson has announced his retirement from professional rugby due to a knee injury, and is returning to Edinburgh in the hope of pursuing...

Gregor Townsend: Bath clash set to be thriller

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THERE were mixed emotions among the players and management following our 21-10 defeat of Montpellier at the weekend, in pool four of the European Rugby Champions Cup.

England call up Cipriani with one eye on World Cup

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

STUART Lancaster has dangled the carrot of World Cup training camp selection in front of Danny Cipriani in a bid to stop the Sale stand-off moving to France.

New faces in Scots women’s squad for RBS 6 Nations

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

The Scotland Women’s squad named for the RBS Six Nations features a number of new faces as they aim to put an end to their struggles in the tournament.

Ally Maclay gives evidence in assault case

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

GLASGOW Hawks rugby player Ally Maclay told police he was “hit or pushed” at a Halloween night out, a court heard ­yesterday.

Six Nations: Sam Hidalgo-Clyne on fast-track to top

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

TO BE selected in Scotland’s Six Nations squad in only your second year of professional rugby is something to be proud of, especially when you get the nod ahead of the British and Irish Lion Chris...

Andy Nicol ‘baffled’ by Hugh Blake’s Scotland call

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

FORMER Scotland skipper Andy Nicol yesterday hit out at the selection of Hugh Blake for Scotland’s Six Nations squad, declaring himself “baffled” by the shock inclusion of the Kiwi.

Parks: Scots can spring surprise

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Dan Parks believes Scotland are capable of claiming a top-three finish in this year’s Six Nations.