Allan Massie: Young Scotland offer flicker of hope
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanFOR almost an hour Scotland played with confidence, audacity and control, in a manner reminiscent of the 1999 team that won the Five Nations championship. If, however, you had watched only...
Time to give All Blacks less respect, says Ford
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN you are up against the best team on the planet, it is perhaps inevitable that you will be respectful of their ability. But when your own team has consistently looked up to your opponents as...
All Blacks set new world ranking mark
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks are guaranteed to celebrate five years as the top dogs of world rugby this weekend. Regardless of their result against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, New Zealand will maintain their...
Scotland keep IRB ranking after Argentina win
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND’S 41-31 victory over Argentina in the first Autumn International has ensured Vern Cotter’s men remain eighth in the IRB World Rankings.
Seymour: Glasgow Warriors' boys can cause All Blacks chaos
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsGlasgow Warriors' wing Tommy Seymour is adamant Scotland are finally heading in the right direction after their 41-31 victory over Argentina on Saturday.
Humphreys sees future for Hamilton
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyScotland assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys insists Jim Hamilton still has a Dark Blues future despite lasting just four minutes against Argentina.
Scots door open for Hamilton
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyScotland assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys says Jim Hamilton still has a future playing for his country despite only lasting four minutes against Argentina before being sin-binned.
Vern Cotter wants Scots to make history
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere is something different about Scotland as they prepare to pursue what has become their Holy Grail. For 110 years they have been striving to get the better of New Zealand. They have yet to succeed.
Gripping night but Vern Cotter has a pack puzzle
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIt was the near perfect storm. Two teams who wanted to play with the ball in hand, a brand new semi-artificial pitch that facilitated these lofty ambitions and the rain stayed off until the second half;...
Scotland must attack All Blacks - Mark Bennett
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND must stick to their attacking game plan if they are to stand a chance of upsetting the All Blacks on Saturday, Mark Bennett believes.
