scotland

Solid Cipriani celebrates winning return to Wasps

1 decade ago by The Scotsman

Danny Cipriani’s Wasps return ended in victorious fashion at the Ricoh Arena yesterday after Exeter – Aviva Premiership runners-up last season – lost a healthy lead 
to suffer a...

Chris Ashton targets an England recall

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Chris Ashton insists the chance of playing for England again continues to provide a powerful motivation.

Recharged Kearney ready to put injuries behind him

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Injury may have railroaded Rob Kearney last year but the Ireland full-back believes his absence from the summer tour to South Africa was a blessing in disguise.

Halfpenny has Lions tour in his sights

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Leigh Halfpenny will be able to take part in the full tour of New Zealand with the British & Irish Lions - if selected - after securing an agreement from his club Toulon.

Kruis and Itoje aiming to join world's best

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Everything seems to come easy for Maro Itoje and George Kruis, who have established themselves as England's first choice pairing in the second row.

Gregor Townsend talks coaching methods ahead of Scotland role

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

In June next year former Scotland and British and Irish Lions flyhalf Gregor Townsend will take on arguably his most demanding position in rugby yet, as he will take the helm of the national team. He...

"Find Us A Freak Cheap." Longstaff On Recruitment And Welfare

1 decade ago by Running Rugby

Established rugby union player agent, Shaun Longstaff was interviewed by BBC Scotland in an article published yesterday in which he discusses modern recruitment practises of elite clubs and the inherent...

'Rugby players in danger of being part of an experimental generation'

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Searching for 'freaks', pre-meditated violence, 'bullet-proof' players & the dangers of modern rugby - ex- Scotland wing reveals all.

Tolofua relishing prospect of Saracens move

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France hooker Christopher Tolofua is convinced playing for Saracens will help take his game to the next level after joining the English club on a two-year deal from the beginning of next season.

Marmion keen to challenge Murray for Ireland shirt

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Kieran Marmion is adamant he needs to step up his game if he is challenge Conor Murray for the Ireland scrum-half jersey this season.