Trimble kicks off new season with a bang
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland wing Andrew Trimble is itching to be given another chance to show what he can do in an Ulster shirt after kicking off the new season in style.
Trio of Women’s Rugby World Cup winners retire
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThree of England’s World Cup winners have decided to retire from international rugby. England flanker Margaret Alphonsi, second row Joanna McGilchrist and wing Katherine Merchant, all of whom started...
Coaching class
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyMy theme is coaching and two men caught my eye at the weekend. The first of them is Gregor Townsend. His stamp was all over the performance of Glasgow. Quite how they conspired to win by a late penalty...
Glasgow Warriors hold their nerve to hurt Leinster
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIT MAY so nearly have been a case of snatching defeat from the jaws of a famous victory, but Tommy Seymour believes that Glasgow’s scintillating 22-20 success over champions Leinster has provided...
Glasgow Hawks 18-20 Ayr: Ayr take Bill McLaren Shield
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE clan system may be long gone from Scotland, except in team sport, where match-ups such as Hearts v Hibs, or Auchinleck Talbot v Cumnock in football, Gala v Hawick in rugby, Carlton v Grange in cricket...
Glasgow Hawks 18-20 Ayr: Ayr take Bill McLaren Shield
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanTHE clan system may be long gone from Scotland, except in team sport, where match-ups such as Hearts v Hibs, or Auchinleck Talbot v Cumnock in football, Gala v Hawick in rugby, Carlton v Grange in cricket...
Cardiff Blues dominate Zebre
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyA 21-point haul from Rhys Patchell guided Cardiff Blues to a 41-26 victory over Zebre in Parma on Sunday. More to follow. . . The scorers:For Zebre:Tries: Leonard, Ferrarini, BerrymanCon: OrqueraPens:...
Zebre 26-41 Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues began their Pro12 campaign with a bonus-point win in a scrappy encounter with Zebre in Parma. Tries from Rhys Patchell, Lloyd Williams, and Dan Fish came before the break with Brendan...
Townsend delighted after Warriors topple Leinster
1 decade ago by Glasgow Warriors newsHead coach Gregor Townsend admitted he couldn't have asked for a better start to the new GUINNESS PRO12 season after his Glasgow Warriors upset defending champions Leinster at Scotstoun.
McCall wants England recognition for Strettle
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsSaracens director of rugby Mark McCall sees no reason why David Strettle shouldn't be handed an England recall after a glittering start to the new domestic season.
