Samoa come up short as rumours swirl of island strife
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT WAS so hot during Scotland’s 2012 tour to Samoa that, when one middle-aged journalist who should have known better decided to jog back to his hotel from training, one of the players noted that...
Finn Russell can put Scotland on road to redemption
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNEWCASTLE-upon-Tyne was effectively Scottish from 1139 to 1157 during the Border Wars and it will be again today as an expected 100,000 Scots descend on the great city of England’s north-east for...
Tsonga's Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban reduced
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyWorld Cup chiefs have slashed Tonga wing Alesana Tuilagi's five-week ban - but he will still miss next Saturday's World Cup clash with Scotland.
Scotland vs Samoa, Rugby World Cup 2015: Vern Cotter's men carry hopes of a nation after football flop
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWith Japan capable of a bonus-point win over the USA to finish on 13 points and Scotland currently sitting on 10, coming off second best is simply not an option
Scotland’s John Hardie: It was a scary decision at first but it’s been awesome
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe New Zealand-born flanker arrived in Edinburgh with his kit and passport three months ago, but on Saturday could help Scotland book their place in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating SamoaThe...
Earls will take central role for Ireland
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsKeith Earls will wear the No.13 jersey for Ireland this weekend after Joe Schmidt named his side to take on France in their key World Cup clash.
Parisse to miss Italy's final World Cup game against Romania
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsCaptain Sergio Parisse has been left out of Italy's final game of the 2015 World Cup against Romania on Sunday.
Preview of the Home Nations games this weekend
1 decade ago by DoveSamoa vs Scotland, Saturday (14:30)Scotland go into this game knowing that a win will secure them a quarter final spot. Scotland were defeated last Saturday by a rejuvenated Springbok side who were by...
Dulin wings in for France's Ireland clash
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBrice Dulin will line up on the wing for France after Philippe Saint-Andre sprung few surprises in his starting XV for their crunch World Cup clash with Ireland.
