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Monday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Combrinck sidelined for Rugby Championship   South Africa winger Ruan Combrinck is set to miss the rest of the 2016 Rugby Championship after suffering a leg injury during a 26-24 weekend loss...

Gregor Townsend remains confident Pro12 can keep up with the rich boys

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Glasgow coach optimistic about future of Scottish rugby• ‘It is the best player pool I have known,’ says TownsendAs Guinness Pro12 organisers look at ways of boosting income to help sides grapple...

Laidlaw backs Cotter to fight for success in final year

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Greig Laidlaw believes Vern Cotter will be desperate to leave his Scotland post on a high after the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.

Laidlaw backs Cotter to fight for success in final year

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Greig Laidlaw believes Vern Cotter will be desperate to leave his Scotland post on a high after the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.

Should Great Britain play in the World Series?

1 decade ago by Scrum Queens News

Speaking to BBC Wales Gosper said: "If they really are taking the Olympics seriously, it would be normal that they look at it. And we would welcome either alternative [playing as separate nations or combining...

Trimble: Ireland already have All Blacks in the crosshairs

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Andrew Trimble may have just been appointed Ulster's new skipper for their domestic campaign, but the Ireland star admits his thoughts are already turning towards taking down the All Blacks in the autumn.

Townsend and Cotter 'have same goals' for Scotland

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland head coach in waiting Gregor Townsend says he and incumbent Vern Cotter have "the same goals" this term.

Scots news roundup

1 decade ago by Scrum Queens News

East retain Donna Kennedy Trophy at the end of a big weekend for Scottish Women's Rugby (Photo: SRU) Yesterday, Scotland launched a new Performance Development Programme which will replace the U20 programme. The...

Gatland to pip Schmidt for Lions job

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Warren Gatland will be unveiled next month as the head coach for the 2017 Lions summer tour to New Zealand, beating a late charge from Scotland coach Vern Cotter.

Friday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Lam confirmed as Bristol Rugby captain   Bristol have confirmed Jack Lam as the 2016/17 first team captain.   “Jack assumes an important role within the squad – it’s...