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Rugby statistics: Comparing No 8s from the Premiership, Pro12 and Top 14

1 decade ago by Rugby World

This train is not scheduled to stop: Thomas Waldrom (Pic courtesy of Action Images)In 2013, then Scotland head coach Scott Johnson received a few laughs for his “statistics are a bit like bikinis …Continue...

Women's Six Nations: In-depth guide

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

A new era has dawned in women's rugby and the 2015 Six Nations will be its first real test. With some nations prioritising the Rugby Sevens at Rio 2016 and many teams in transition,...

Greig Laidlaw aims to emulate class of 1999

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THE captaincy may have fallen into his lap by accident, literally so following Grant Gilchrist’s broken arm, but it is somehow appropriate that Greig Laidlaw is leading Scotland into the Stade de...

Greig Laidlaw aims to emulate class of 1999

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

THE captaincy may have fallen into his lap by accident, literally so following Grant Gilchrist’s broken arm, but it is somehow appropriate that Greig Laidlaw is leading Scotland into the Stade de...

Blair Cowan facing competition for Scotland jersey

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

YOU can grow old pretty quickly in this game. Barely eight months after his rookie appearance for Scotland, Blair Cowan has graduated speedily to the status of a senior international. One, moreover, whose...

Blair Cowan facing competition for Scotland jersey

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

YOU can grow old pretty quickly in this game. Barely eight months after his rookie appearance for Scotland, Blair Cowan has graduated speedily to the status of a senior international. One, moreover, whose...

Greig Laidlaw insists memory of 1999 triumph can inspire Scotland to victory against France

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

It's sixteen years since Scotland beat France in Paris, but captain Greig Laidlaw believes pace and strong rucking can earn his side a repeat win

Scotland eager for success - Laidlaw

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Greig Laidlaw says Scotland "desperately" want to turn around their Six Nations fortunes in this year's tournament.

2015 Six Nations webmag

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Don't miss the 2015 Six Nations souvenir guide e-mag.The 19-page e-mag includes focus on England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy, including team-by-team profiles, overview, wallchart and betting...

Dickinson hoping Scotland build on Edinburgh's French momentum

1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby news

Ally Dickinson is confident club side Edinburgh's recent European successes over French opposition can be a springboard for Scotland's international hopes.