Schmidt: O'Connell is captain fantastic
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsA captain's performance from Paul O'Connell paved the way for Ireland to edge out Australia 26-23, according to head coach Joe Schmidt.
Ford backs Scotland for Six Nations
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHooker Ross Ford believes Scotland have shown enough promise in the autumn Tests to be Six Nations contenders.
Ruthless Scots outclass islanders
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentScotland head coach Vern Cotter will give his players homework to make sure they are geared up for the huge year that lies ahead. The Dark Blues rounded off 2014 with another encouraging display as they...
Ireland 26-23 Australia: Irish down Wallabies
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIreland beat Australia in a thriller in Dublin that featured five tries in the first half and secured their first November series sweep in eight years.
Ross Ford heaps praise on new coach Vern Cotter
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanONE of the best players in dark blue yesterday was Ross Ford, pictured. The hooker’s throwing in at the lineout was exemplary, and his dynamism in the loose was a big part of a forward display that...
Iain Morrison: Improvement, but not near top class
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanHISTORY tells us we should be a little cautious before breaking into a jig at the renaissance of Scottish rugby. Those of a certain age have been here before, more than once. The two wins from three were...
Autumn Internationals: Week three report
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldA round-up of the home nations' Tests this weekend - stats, facts, quotes and photos IN A NUTSHELL Scotland 37-12 Tonga A change of tactics at half-time allowed Scotland to take total control at Rugby...
Doing simple things is recipe for Scots’ success
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIF SCOTLAND head coach Vern Cotter and captain Greig Laidlaw had sat down in front of the assembled media and announced that their dog had died they could hardly have looked more miserable. The pair are...
Doing simple things is recipe for Scots’ success
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIF SCOTLAND head coach Vern Cotter and captain Greig Laidlaw had sat down in front of the assembled media and announced that their dog had died they could hardly have looked more miserable. The pair are...
Tonga demons exorcised, says Cotter
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland head coach Vern Cotter hails his side's work rate as they defeat Tonga 37-12 at Kilmarnock's Rugby Park.
