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Kelly Brown given ‘a rum deal’ says Finlay Calder

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

SCOTLAND and British and Irish Lions legend Finlay Calder believes that Kelly Brown should have been brought back into the Scotland squad in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.

Gregor Townsend keeps Glasgow Warriors rolling

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

GLASGOW Warriors will reveal the full make-up of their squad for season 2015-16 when they release the names of their final few new signings at some point next week.

Allan Massie: Juniors learning harsh lesson in Italy

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THE main merit of the Junior Rugby World Cup now being played in Italy is that it shows our young players just what they have to aspire to. For obvious reasons we have always struggled at age-group level;...

Paterson backs Cotter's calls

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Former Scotland captain Chris Paterson has defended head coach Vern Cotter's decision to exploit the residency rules to call up players born outside of the country for the Rugby World Cup.

Paterson defends tartan imports

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Scotland's most-capped player Chris Paterson has defended head coach Vern Cotter's decision to call up the latest batch of tartan imports.

JWC: Scotland have improved from last year - Hutchinson

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland U20 prospect Rory Hutchison believes the side have continued their improvement at this year’s U20 World Championship.Speaking to his club’s website, Northampton Saints, the young fly-half...

JWC: Ireland's McCarthy out for rest of tournament

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland have been dealt a major blow with the loss of their U20 captain Nick McCarthy for the remainder of the U20 World Championship.McCarthy suffered a shoulder injury during Ireland’s final game in...

Clarke urges Emerging Ireland to stake claim

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

With the Rugby World Cup less than 100 days away, performances in the Tbilisi Cup will take on extra significance for the Emerging Ireland squad, according to coach Allen Clarke.

JWC: Blow for Wales as Thornton out for competition

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales U20 have been dealt a major blow with the news that their captain Rory Thornton has been ruled out for the remainder of the U20 World Championship.Thornton, who has also been named in the Welsh senior...

Glasgow Warriors parade Guinness Pro12 trophy

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THE sun was out, George Square was chock-a-block with flag -waving supporters, and the Glasgow Warriors squad were all in fine fettle as they arrived at the party on an open-top bus yesterday evening to...