Mako Vunipola happy to accept Jones' weight warning
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsProp Mako Vunipola was warned to watch his weight by England head coach Eddie Jones but insists it was all done in good spirits.
Ireland star O'Mahony makes injury return
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsPeter O'Mahony handed Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt a major boost ahead of the autumn internationals by making his return from injury after almost a year on the sidelines.
Connacht's orchestra park the bum notes to find the right tune at last
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWe were reminded on Friday night of the curious relationship that existed between Ireland and Scotland through the tail end of the 1980s and all of the '90s. It verged on the bizarre - GUBU even - but...
Duncan Hodge must give Edinburgh an identity
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIt was last season’s final round of regular matches and I was in the Murrayfield press box where Edinburgh Rugby were crushing the Cardiff Blues into the turf. The capital club had scored three first-half...
Tim Visser on singular form for Quins
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWith the good ship Edinburgh Rugby listing badly, at least one player must be patting himself on the back that he quit when he had the chance. Tim Visser once personified Edinburgh’s attacking philosophy...
Boroughmuir 24 - 11 Ayr: Muir too slick for slack seasiders
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanAyr may have been league leaders before this match kicked off but little good it did them yesterday afternoon at Meggetland where they lost their first match of the season. The home team gave their illustrious...
Lozowski responds to England call-up with star showing
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsSaracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes Alex Lozowski has only just scratched the surface of his potential after the 23-year-old celebrated his England recognition by scoring a try-double against...
Comment: Allan Massie on rugby’s increased aping of football
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanInexorably, year by year, even month by month, professional rugby is getting more and more like the top level of professional football. Players’ salaries are not yet on the ridiculous astronomical...
Connacht 28-15 Edinburgh: Duncan Hodge makes losing start
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe Duncan Hodge era got off to a losing start as Edinburgh tasted a heavy defeat at the hands of champions Connacht in Galway last night .
Playing for Wales still driving Jenkins on
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsGethin Jenkins admits the prospect of playing for Wales is keeping him going after signing a new contract at Cardiff Blues, despite his 36th birthday being just around the corner.
