Scotland v Argentina: Bosch expects even contest

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

ARGENTINA has a long-standing and well-earned reputation as a nation which regards aggression and power as the ultimate rugby virtues. Scottish rugby players (and supporters) have learned this the hard...

Alex Dunbar keen to play Argentina after injuries

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

ALEX DUNBAR may have played just 40 minutes of rugby in the last six weeks, but the 24-year-old centre says there is no danger of him going into Saturday evening’s clash with Argentina undercooked.

Chris Paterson puts Killie on the spot in challenge

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

IT WAS an honourable “draw” when Chris Paterson, Scotland’s most-capped rugby internationalist, took on Kilmarnock FC players Josh Magennis and Conor Brennan in a friendly skills challenge...

Tommy Seymour eyes Autumn Test clean sweep

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

TWO out of three ain’t bad. That tends to be the conventional wisdom when Scotland face a trio of fixtures such as the forthcoming internationals against Argentina, New Zealand and Tonga. A couple...

Seymour: New Murrayfield pitch will pay dividends

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

SCOTLAND wing Tommy Seymour insists the £1.25million spent on the new BT Murrayfield pitch will be repaid in Test victories.

New advert celebrates commentator Bill McLaren

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

A NEW advert for Guinness will air on television today, telling the story of how legendary rugby commentator Bill McLaren found a way back into the sport to become ‘The Voice of Rugby’.

Win Autumn Test tickets to Scotland v New Zealand

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Ginger Grouse - the ‘Official Spirit of Scottish Rugby’ - is celebrating its partnership with the national team by giving you and 3 friends the chance to win tickets to see Scotland vs New...

Laidlaw keen to kick on as Scotland skipper

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Greig Laidlaw believes his summer switch has helped him hit new heights as the scrum-half prepares to captain Scotland against Argentina this weekend.

Scotland: Greig Laidlaw eager to lead from front

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

ONE man’s misfortune can often be another’s lucky break – even when the first man in question has given a job to the second. At least, that seems to be the case as far as Scotland captain...

Gloucester's Laidlaw to captain Scotland against Argentina

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Gloucester scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has been named Scotland captain for Saturday's clash with Argentina.The deadly goal-kicker will win his 32nd cap as he leads his country for the eighth time and head...