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Welsh relishing all-Scotland battle with Dickinson

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Jon Welsh admits he'll have to be at his best to combat Ally Dickinson when the two Scotland props line up for battle in the 1872 Cup on Friday.

43 reasons why we loved sport in 2014

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Rob Bagchi and Alan Tyers: From Jimmy Anderson's tears to profoundly surreal opening ceremonies in Brazil and Scotland, here are some of the odder sporting moments we savoured

Townsend optimistic despite triple injury setback

1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors news

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend remains cautiously optimistic over preparations for the second leg of the 1872 Cup despite being hit with a triple injury setback.

Jon Welsh eyeing scrum battle with Ally Dickinson

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

JON Welsh has revealed his hunger to resume battle with Edinburgh loosehead Ally ­Dickinson in the second leg of the 1872 Cup at BT Murrayfield in 48 hours time.

Hooker Ross Ford frustrated by Glasgow dominance

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

ROSS Ford has been feeling somewhat aggrieved this week after reading a match ­report from last Saturday’s clash with Glasgow Warriors that ­described him as “crotchety” after...

1872 Cup: Ross Ford with subtle dig at Al Kellock

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

ROSS Ford said yesterday that he harbours no hard feelings against Al Kellock after scrapping with his erstwhile Scotland team-mate during last weekend’s keenly contested inter-city derby match at...

1872 Cup: Ross Ford with subtle dig at Al Kellock

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

ROSS Ford said yesterday that he harbours no hard feelings against Al Kellock after scrapping with his erstwhile Scotland team-mate during last weekend’s keenly contested inter-city derby match at...

Denton eyeing home advantage in 1872 Cup

1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby news

David Denton insists a roaring BT Murrayfield can help Edinburgh overturn their deficit in the 1872 Cup after falling to Glasgow Warriors in the first leg last weekend.

Scotland star Greig Laidlaw insists Gloucester Rugby can climb...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Greig Laidlaw admits Gloucester are not where they want to be but has unwavering confidence that they can climb the Premiership table in 2015.The Cherry and Whites will enter the New Year in a disappointing...

Faletau on target for RBS 6 Nations after injury scare

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales have been handed a major boost ahead of their 2015 RBS 6 Nations tilt after Newport Gwent Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones confirmed Taulupe Faletau does not require ankle surgery.