Grant Gilchrist to lead Scotland rugby squad
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND head coach Vern Cotter has named Grant Gilchrist as captain of a 33-man squad heading into the autumn internationals.
Bath’s pain may have knock-on effect for England
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland may pay a price for Bath’s destruction in Scotland after Kyle Eastmond, in contention for a place in Stuart...
Henry Pyrgos urges caution after Glasgow’s big win
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT MAY have been their record margin of victory over an English side in elite European Rugby competition, giving them a priceless first opening success since 2011 – which was deliciously garnished...
Gregor Townsend thrilled by dominant display
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanLast season, Glasgow’s European dreams were all but over after just 40 minutes of rugby when Toulon ran riot in the south of France, and yesterday afternoon at Scotstoun Bath got an inkling of how...
Australia Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie quits
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAustralia coach Ewen McKenzie announced his resignation after New Zealand scored a converted try in the last few seconds to claim a dramatic 29-28 victory over the Wallabies in the third Bledisloe Cup...
Let real battle commence on way to World Cup
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE summer tour was the phoney war, if you like. Not much happened. Small earthquake in South Africa. Few hurt. Scotland emerged with, well, if not credit, at least some pride after winning three from...
Glasgow 37-10 Bath: Warriors outmuscle Bath
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanOn THEIR day the high-tempo attacking rugby of the home team is all but unstoppable and not even the most one-eyed West Countryman would deny that yesterday belonged to Glasgow.
Scotland 42-18 Wales: Bravehearts wallop Wales
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanScotland returned to the scene of last year’s Rugby League World Cup success and captain Danny Brough marked the occasion with a typically maverick scrum-half display which won the game for the Bravehearts.
Duncan Hodge: Memories of a European pioneer
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanFormer Edinburgh starlet reflects on lessons learned against game’s elite
Telfer brings edge as Glasgow get ready for Bath
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGREGOR Townsend loves to come up with innovative ruses to build morale and reinforce the desire for success within his squad but, as he looked towards this afternoon’s European Champions Cup curtain-raiser...
