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Gloucester edge Sharks in thriller

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

Gloucester bounced back from their humiliating opening night defeat to Northampton with a hard-fought 34-27 victory over Sale Sharks at Kingsholm. Sale scored four tries to Gloucester's three but 19...

Gloucester fight back for win

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

13 September 2014The west country club, smashed 53-6 by Saints, trailed Sale 17-6 at half-time after the Sharks ran in tries by wing Tom Arscott, scrum-half Chris Cusiter and full-back...

Ireland lock Henderson receiving support in injury recovery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Iain Henderson's start to the new season may have been denied by a hip injury but he's not short of support on his road to recovery - Ulster teammate Stuart Olding vowing to do all he can for the Ireland...

Solomons: Edinburgh pack too weak

1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby news

Edinburgh coach Alan Solomons cited his side's weakness in the scrum as the reason for their undoing against Connacht at Murrayfield.

England, Scotland, Wales Captains Preview European 7s

1 decade ago by Talking Rugby Union

Watch as England, Scotland and Wales captains Phil Burgess, Scott Wight and Lee Williams preview this weekend's Manchester leg of the European Rugby 7s series.

Scottish 'Yes' vote could see Lions renamed

1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum

The British and Irish Lions may be forced into a re-brand if Scotland votes 'Yes' in the independence referendum on September 18

Allan Massie: Fit Alex Dunbar key for Glasgow

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

WELL, it’s a relief – isn’t it? – in this turbulent time, to turn one’s thoughts to rugby, and to the fine start made by both Scottish teams in the opening round of the Guinness...

Phil Vickery hopes British Lions keep name

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

PHIL Vickery hopes the British and Irish Lions “transcend politics” and resist a name change if Scotland votes for independence next week.

Phil Vickery hopes British Lions keep name

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

PHIL Vickery hopes the British and Irish Lions “transcend politics” and resist a name change if Scotland votes for independence next week.

Gregor Townsend plays it safe with fit-again Hogg

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

IT IS said a week can be a long time in politics but, for Stuart Hogg, the last seven days are sure to have put the Scotland international’s emotions in a tail-spin.