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Six Nations: Greig Laidlaw hopes to emulate uncle

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THE last time Scotland won at Twickenham, in 1983, they went into the match having narrowly lost their first three games. They left London with the Calcutta Cup in their hands after a 22-12 victory in...

Six Nations: ‘Hard man’ Cotter lays it on the line

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

The New Zealander has generally been very supportive of his players since taking up the post last summer but, after three successive losses in the Six Nations Championship, his patience has worn thin. ...

Lawes set for England return

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Courtney Lawes will make his England return in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Lawes is set to replace George Kruis in the engine room as England reinforce a challenge for the title that...

Returning Lawes 'special'

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

England coach Graham Rowntree is relishing the return of lock Courtney Lawes in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland.

England v Scotland, Six Nations 2015: Courtney Lawes back in fold with Geoff Parling ahead of Calcutta Cup

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

England have sent for the cavalry in recalling experienced locks, Courtney Lawes and Geoff Parling, to rectify the faults that cost them dear in Dublin 10 days ago as they prepare for the Calcutta Cup...

Geoff Parling and Courtney Lawes set for England Six Nations return

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Lock to feature in Six Nations for the first time in two years • Courtney Lawes ready to start against Scotland• Six Nations talking points for the big weekend Continue reading...

North to 'reward Gatland's trust'

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales wing George North wants to "reward the trust" of head coach Warren Gatland when they face Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday. Gatland challenged North to up his game ...

Harley's made of the write stuff

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

It's just a casual question thrown in amid all the rugby issues of the day, but when Rob Harley is asked to name the one thing he would like to do before he dies, he didn't hesitate, not even for a...

England can 'win by many' - Rowntree

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland should brace themselves for a Six Nations backlash at Twickenham on Saturday, claims England's forwards coach Graham Rowntree. England were defeated in Ireland last time out, while Scotland...

Rowntree expecting England backlash

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Graham Rowntree has demanded a reaction from England at Twickenham on Saturday having finally come to terms with a chastening defeat by Ireland. A 19-9 loss in Dublin has left England on the periphery...