DTH van der Merwe ready to face Glasgow Warriors
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanDespite their league heroics last season Glasgow still resemble the Rock of Gibraltar, a European monkey squatting defiantly on their backs. If they are to mix it with the big boys Glasgow need to make...
Edinburgh must be wary of young London Irish
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWHEN Edinburgh Rugby last made a bid for European glory back in 2011-12, that campaign was kick started with a win in Reading and Alan Solomons’ side faces London Irish again next week as they attempt...
3 things on Alan Solomons’ Edinburgh to-do-list
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe coach has made improvements to Edinburgh in his time in charge, but the job is not yet complete
Harlequins’ Tim Visser and Danny Care steal show against London Irish
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Harlequins 38-7 London Irish• Eddie Jones, England’s new coach, sees Quins dominateHe is finally here. Eddie Jones’s visa issues have cleared up. It should come as no surprise that he chose to...
Wales head to Cape with no fear
1 decade ago by Wales Rugby Team newsWales may leave Dubai empty handed after bowing out to Scotland in the Bowl of the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens but team manager Steffan Thomas believes there are plenty of positives to look back...
Joubert makes comeback following World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auI have been wondering where Craig Joubert had gone since the 2015 Rugby World Cup controversy that saw him run from the field after the quarter-final between the Wallabies and Scotland. Well, I found him....
Dusautoir announces international retirement
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance captain Thierry Dusautoir has announced his retirement from international rugby after nearly a decade playing for les Bleus.
Glasgow ready to battle elements in Leinster clash
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGlasgow coach Gregor Townsend is braced for the weather to play a key role in today’s crunch clash with Leinster but is excited about facing a side he always relishes watching his team test themselves...
Duncan Smith: Solomons vision blurred by expiring deals
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanDuring Thursday’s press conference to announce the Edinburgh team which played Ulster last night, coach Alan Solomons was asked about the fact his contract was up at the end of the season and whether...
Ulster 14 - 7 Edinburgh: Visitors pay for poor start
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThere was no second win of the season for Edinburgh over Ulster as early tries put Les Kiss’ side on the road to victory.
