Scotland’s class act Finn Russell has last laugh against England | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianScots bared their teeth while their No 10 put on show of sublime skills and composure that silenced critics and left Eddie Jones’s team floundering“Super fly guy” read the headline in the local...
Scotland secure Calcutta Cup glory after stunning Six Nations champions England
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyScotland registered their first victory over England in a decade to reignite their NatWest 6 Nations title aspirations and leave the champions nursing a conclusive 25-13 defeat.
John Barclay plays down Scotland’s tunnel scuffle with England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Captain says clash between Farrell and Wilson has been ‘built up’• Eddie Jones: ‘We were not there in the first half and that is my fault’John Barclay played down reports of a scuffle in...
Scotland 25-13 England: how the players rated in the Six Nations
8 years ago by The GuardianFinn Russell produced a brilliant performance under scrutiny, while Joe Launchbury was one of England’s few bright sparksStuart Hogg 6 The full-back did not have the chance to make too many counterattacks...
Six Nations Round 3: Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCian Healy Very solid at scrum time. Carried dynamically throughout, consistently getting over the gain line and stealing vital yards for Ireland. He also got through an impressive amount of work...
Player Ratings - Scotland vs England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland 1. Gordon Reid – 6/10 Pretty quiet afternoon for the Scottish loosehead. Held his own at scrum time but failed to make any real impression with ball in hand. 2. Stuart...
Scotland claim first victory over England since 2008 in epic match
8 years ago by Rugby DumpScotland produced a sensational performance in front of a packed BT Murrayfeld to beat England 25-13 and reclaim the Calcutta Cup for the first time since 2008. Two tries from Huw Jones and another from...
Finn Russell masterminds historic Scotland victory over England
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scotland 25-13 England• Two tries from centre Huw Jones set tone at MurrayfieldTwo years ago Scotland started against England here, following a rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland, like a deflated...
Scotland v England Talking Points from BT Murrayfield
8 years ago by Rugby WorldUp for the cup: Scotland skipper John Barclay lifts the Calcutta CupScotland v England Talking Points from BT Murrayfield Scotland defeated England at a buzzing BT Murrayfield to claim the Calcutta …Continue...
Joe Schmidt calms fears on injured trio after Ireland victory over Wales
8 years ago by The Guardian• Coach hopeful Sexton, Murray, Earls will be fit for Scotland clash • Ringrose and O’Brien could also be ready to return in a fortnightEarly concerns were that Ireland’s victory might have come...
