Seven released from Scotland squad
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDougie Fife and new cap Mike Cusack are among seven players dropping out of Scotland's World Cup squad.
Scotland grind out victory with late try against Italy in Turin
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAfter suffering a narrow defeat to Ireland in their first World Cup warm up match last week, Scotland bounced back to beat Italy 16-12 in Turin in a nervy and uninspiring encounter. Head coach Vern...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s World Cup warm-up action
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrance are starting to find their feet and their form, Scotland look to have plenty of strength in midfield and Danny Cipriani shone in England’s defeat to FranceFrance had promised to be good at the...
Scott: Vital for Scotland to get win ahead of World Cup
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumScott: Vital for Scotland to get win ahead of World Cup
Willem Nel delighted to make debut for Scotland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland prop Willem Nel was overjoyed to make his international debut in the win over Italy on Saturday in Turin.Nel came off the bench to help Scotland close out a 16-12 victory on his...
Afrikaner farmer Willem Nel impresses after making his debut for Scotland in RWC warm-up win against Italy
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News"For Scotland to give me this opportunity is amazing and I wanted to grab it with both hands," he said after the game
Cotter pleased, but work to be done
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsVern Cotter is pleased by Scotland's first win of 2015, but admits there remains plenty of room for improvement.
Italy 12 Scotland 16, match report: Unexpectedly swashbuckling finale wins scrap for Scotland
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsItaly vs Scotland: Vern Cotter had craved the vindication of victory and he will be delighted with Henry Pyrgos' match winning try
Scotland end losing run but fail to convince
1 decade ago by The TimesScotland brought their six-game losing streak to an end in the sultry heat of Turin, but it was a horribly...
Pyrgos try lights up scrappy Scots in Italy
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comA late Henry Pyrgos try handed Scotland a 16-12 victory over Italy in a World Cup warm-up that will keep both side's guessing as they continue to build towards this autumn's showpiece in England.
