Wales demolish Scotland but coach Gatland stays grounded
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWales kicked the Six Nations into gear with an impressive 34-7 bonus point win over Scotland, silencing their doubters at a packed Principality Stadium. Warren Gatland refuses to dwell though, so is already...
Wales 34-7 Scotland: how the players rated in the Six Nations game
8 years ago by The GuardianAaron Shingler was the man of the match for Wales, a massive physical presence in a dominant back row. For Scotland there were few stars in a disappointing displayLeigh Halfpenny 6/10 The full-back had...
Scotland’s gamble of starting with Ali Price against proves costly error | Andy Bull
8 years ago by The GuardianGregor Townsend left Greig Laidlaw on the bench, preferring the young Glasgow scrum-half, and by the time the steady old hand got on Scotland were 20-0 downOptimism does not come easy to the Scottish,...
Six Nations bonus points explained
8 years ago by Rugby WorldSix Nations bonus points – we explain how the bonus-point system works in the championshipFab fourth: Steff Evans scored Wales' bonus-point try against Scotland. Photo: Getty ImagesSix Nations bonus...
Player Ratings - Wales vs Scotland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Rob Evans – 6/10 Quiet game from the prop as he kept his head down and did the dirty work which allowed men outside him to run Scotland ragged. Ken Owens – 6/10 Lineout...
Wales 34-7 Scotland Is Six Nations the new Super Rugby?
8 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Six Nations kicked off with an entertaining game in Cardiff as Wales beat Scotland 34-7 – we analyse whether the northern hemisphere is now replicating the southOver time: Gareth Davies scores the...
Wales begin Six Nations with thumping victory over Scotland
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales have beaten Scotland 34-7 in their NatWest Six Nations match in Cardiff.
Wales and Leigh Halfpenny rip apart Scotland’s Six Nations ambitions
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wales 34-7 Scotland• Full-back Halfpenny scores two tries and 14 points with the bootScotland flew high in the autumn but took a fall here. Their pre-tournament optimism was shredded by a team that...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTrio re-sign with Munster Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Sammy Arnold, Darren O’Shea, Conor Oliver and Dan Goggin have signed two-year contracts that will see them remain...
Milestone for Warren Gatland but Wales need a Six Nations reboot
8 years ago by The GuardianWales coach reaches 98 Tests in charge facing his most demanding time since he arrived in Cardiff at the end of 2007 and must tackle resurgent Scotland first upWarren Gatland will on Saturday equal Bernard...
