Coaching class
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMy theme is coaching and two men caught my eye at the weekend. The first of them is Gregor Townsend. His stamp was all over the performance of Glasgow. Quite how they conspired to win by a late penalty...
Glasgow Warriors hold their nerve to hurt Leinster
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT MAY so nearly have been a case of snatching defeat from the jaws of a famous victory, but Tommy Seymour believes that Glasgow’s scintillating 22-20 success over champions Leinster has provided...
Glasgow Hawks 18-20 Ayr: Ayr take Bill McLaren Shield
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE clan system may be long gone from Scotland, except in team sport, where match-ups such as Hearts v Hibs, or Auchinleck Talbot v Cumnock in football, Gala v Hawick in rugby, Carlton v Grange in cricket...
Spirited Edinburgh banish Irish ghosts
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanEdinburgh won in Ireland for only the second time in 24 attempts as Munster lost for the third consecutive time at their famed Thomond Park fortress, a first in the professional era, writes Iain Morrison.
Glasgow 22 - 20 Leinster: Warriors gain revenge
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGLASGOW gained revenge for defeat in last season’s play-offs with a 22-20 Guinness PRO12 win over Leinster at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
New captain upbeat on Stirling County’s prospects
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPSTYLE=WINT Web IntroStirling County’s new captain Struan Robertson cannot wait to lead his team out at Bridgehaugh for the first time this afternoon when they take on Melrose in the BT Premiership. When...
Allan Massie: Imports don’t improve national side
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPSTYLE=wint_web introTHERE’s no certain correlation between club and international performance. Wales have been much stronger than Scotland in recent years and have a better Six Nations record than...
Munster 13-14 Edinburgh: Scots off to a flier
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanJACK Cuthbert got a late birthday present last night as his try helped Edinburgh get their Guinness Pro12 season off to the perfect start at Thomond Park.
Glasgow veteran Rob Harley to make 100th appearance
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGlasgow Warriors veteran Rob Harley will make his 100th appearance for the club in tomorrow’s league opener against Leinster at Scotstoun stadium.
Preview: Zebre v Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyAdam Jones, Josh Turnbull and Manoa Vosawai will all make their debuts for Cardiff Blues against Zebre in Parma on Sunday. The three summer signings all start as Blues complete Round Obne of the new...
