Wales’ Mike Phillips retires from international rugby
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanWales scrum-half Mike Phillips has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Lewis Moody: Hire Exeter’s Rob Baxter for England
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanLewis Moody expects Eddie Jones to appoint the lieutenants who served him well with Japan when selecting his England coaching team, but believes Exeter’s Rob Baxter must be given a role.
Scotland stars need chance to regain club form - Murray
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGlasgow assistant coach Kenny Murray insists he is not concerned by the form of some star players as the club enter a pivotal phase of the season.
Caledonia Best Extend with SRU
1 decade ago by Running RugbyScottish Rugby has renewed its partnership with Caledonia Best, the Scottish smooth ale from Tennent Caledonian, for a further three years. The deal will see Caledonia Best continue in its role as official...
One final haka for Jonah Lomu at rugby star’s funeral
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThousands of mourners have paid tribute to former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu at the final public memorial for the rugby great who died earlier this month aged 40.
Weekend Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWeekend Round Up After a full weekend of European domestic rugby, we look back at some of the biggest performances and top performers of the weekend. Guiness Pro12 We begin by looking at the Pro12,...
Patience pays off for Solomons' Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh coach Alan Solomons insisted patience was the key after a scintillating second-half performance saw his side pull away from Newport Gwent Dragons to win 32-13 on Friday evening.
Patience pays off for Solomons' Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsEdinburgh coach Alan Solomons insisted patience was the key after a scintillating second-half performance saw his side pull away from Newport Gwent Dragons to win 32-13 on Friday evening.
Money talks as richer leagues prey on the Pro12
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanLast weekend was not a good one for the Guinness Pro12 clubs in the Champions Cup. Of the six clubs competing, five lost their ties while the sixth didn’t play at all. Stade Francais postponed their...
Boroughmuir 19 - 18 Melrose: Muir win thriller
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBoroughmuir snatched a remarkable victory built on guts and perseverance that ended a seven match losing run and offered a glimpse of the character coursing through the Meggetland squad.
