Scotland in good health after Springboks encounter
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSCOTLAND will go into this Saturday’s final Pool B clash against Samoa in search of a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place with only a few minor injury concerns.
Vern Cotter needs all bullets firing for Scotland
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanSATURDAY’S match in Newcastle felt like watching a Marks & Spencer advert. This isn’t just any painful physical international encounter; this is a South African painful, physical Test match....
Ireland 16 - 9 Italy: Ireland qualify for last eight
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPETER O’Mahony’s desperate try-saving tackle on Josh Furno spared Ireland’s blushes in a 16-9 victory over Italy, as Joe Schmidt’s men qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals.
JP only real injury concern
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok winger JP Pietersen remains the only real injury worry following South Africa's 34-16 win over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Newcastle on Saturday.
How Pollard redeemed himself
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Handré Pollard showed maturity beyond his years to make a crucial play in South Africa's 34-16 victory over Scotland at the weekend.
Scotland’s slow starters brutally exposed by South Africa
1 decade ago by The TimesTo suggest that Scotland are establishing a reputation as slow starters in this World Cup would be a little like...
Ireland safely into World Cup quarter-finals
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsKeith Earls scored the only try of the game as Ireland booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by overcoming a spirited Italy side in London.
South Africa go top of Pool B with comfortable win over Scotland
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa kept their World Cup campaign on track with a comfortable 34-16 win over Scotland at St James Park in Newcastle on Saturday. Flyhalf Handre Pollard scored 19 points with the boot, while tries...
Boks have USA in their sights
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer and captain Fourie du Preez warned against any celebrations after their 34-16 win over Scotland on Saturday.
Scotland savour their moment but cannot taste victory over South Africa | Kevin Mitchell
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Springboks proved too strong for Scotland, but Vern Cotter’s team should still progress to the quarter-finalsWhile the form and scores of these sides in the first 10 days of the tournament threw...
