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Irish unveil World Cup warm-up games

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Joe Schmidt's Irish side will warm up for the 2015 World Cup by playing Wales twice, Scotland and England.

Matt Taylor hopes for replay of Munster’s agony

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

GLASGOW defence coach Matt Taylor has made it clear that he believes home advantage will be crucial when his side host Guinness Pro12 leaders Munster at Scotstoun on Saturday.

Italy to provide pre-World Cup test

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy will provide the opposition for RBS 6 Nations rivals Wales in their final match before the 2015 World Cup.

Beattie backs Finn Russell after Toulouse mishaps

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

JOHN Beattie has backed Finn Russell to use the chastening experiences of his two games against Toulouse to take his game to the next level.

David Denton targets Six Nations place in 2015

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

David Denton is determined to turn around a frustrating season for himself and Edinburgh Rugby over the coming weeks and head into 2015 with a bang.

Vunipola eyes England return

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Billy Vunipola says he can no longer rely on divine intervention as he seeks to dislodge Ben Morgan from the England No.8 spot in 2015.

Edinburgh's resolve pleases Solomons as he chases winning mentality

1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby news

Alan Solomons believes Edinburgh's strength in depth is really starting to shine through this season after they defeated London Welsh to maintain their 100 percent record in Europe.

Edinburgh win but bonus points remain elusive

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

IT MAY not have been the most flamboyant 80 minutes of European rugby, but, as far as Edinburgh are concerned, it was mission accomplished as they maintained their 100 per cent Challenge Cup record and...

Glasgow Warriors pay penalty against Toulouse

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

RICHIE Vernon admitted Glasgow only have themselves to blame after a disappointing 12-9 defeat by Toulouse at Scotstoun on Saturday left their hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals of the European...

'Unbelievable' Fitzgerald winning injury battle

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Leinster coach Matt O'Connor admits Ireland star Luke Fitzgerald has defied all the odds to maintain his standards while battling a string of injuries.