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Stuart Hogg playing an inspired part as Scotland revel in a late renaissance

1 decade ago by The Times

The arithmetic changed when the referee’s arm went up. Advantage to Scotland, penalty coming, free ball. Stuart Hogg knew what...

Scotland determined to deliver a happy ending

1 decade ago by The Times

There is a simple difference between Scotland’s overall performance in last year’s RBS Six Nations and how they have gone...

RBS 6 Nations Preview: Ireland v Scotland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby 6 Nations news

Ireland still have third place to aim for in their final RBS 6 Nations game against Scotland, with head coach Joe Schmidt admitting: "If we can get that top-half finish I'd be very happy that we've worked...

France fighting their grand illusion as England pursue grand slam in Paris

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Les Bleus have plumbed new depths in the Six Nations this season and their coach, Guy Novès, is feeling the strain of intense national scrutinyGuy Novès cancelled his customary press conference on Wednesday...

'Joe was good cop to Vern's bad cop'

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Jamie Cudmore discusses life under Vern Cotter and Joe Schmidt, with the coaches set for a reunion when Scotland meet Ireland.

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Scotland

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations final round meeting of Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 5pm).

Eddie Jones must ask England to learn from past grand slam bid chokes

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Ten of England’s squad to face France have been part of failed shots at a clean sweep before and are keen not to finish with another tainted Six Nations titleAfter England had secured the Six Nations...

Irish Rugby TV: 'The Support At Donnybrook Has Been Great' - Kim Flood

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Railway Union's Kim Flood made her debut at full-back for the Ireland Women in last weekend's 14-3 Six Nations win over Italy. She is looking forward to experiencing the partisan crowd at Donnybrook again...

Feek: This Will Be One Of The Toughest Games

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek spoke to Irish Rugby TV on the eve of the final round of the RBS 6 Nations Championship. He is happy that the team are focused but warns that it will be a tough encounter...

Scotland reap benefits of boldness from Vern Cotter’s new order

1 decade ago by The Guardian

There is a justified sense of optimism in Scotland before their Six Nations tie against Ireland in DublinThere was a period early in the second half of Scotland’s victory against France last Sunday when...