Jacobsen and Lamont reach landmark Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has challenged his team to step up their performance in Saturday’s final EMC Autumn Test against Samoa at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen. Robinson has made one change in personnel from the team that started last week’s victory over world champions South Africa at Murrayfield. Richie...
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Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has today challenged his side to build on their four match unbeaten run and earn the respect of the world’s best side when they face New Zealand in the first EMC Autumn Test at Murrayfield on Saturday. Robinson has made five changes from the Scotland team that started their...
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Scottish Rugby announced today that it has secured a new three year sponsorship deal with Guinness. The brand, part of Diageo Great Britain, joins Scottish Rugby as an official partner and official responsible drinking partner. Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: “We are delighted to welcome Guinness to our family of blue-chip sponsors. ...
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The injured Scotland players Thom Evans and Chris Paterson are continuing today to recover from the injuries they sustained in the RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales last weekend. The pair remain in University Hospital Cardiff and both are described as being in “good spirits” by medical staff. Scotland team doctor James Robson...
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Scotland have made three changes and one further positional switch in their team for Saturday’s Murrayfield meeting with Argentina. Following the 9-8 victory over Australia last weekend, head coach Andy Robinson describes the changes as “subtle”. They see 24-year-old Edinburgh flanker Alan MacDonald introduced for his first cap, alongside the return of Ben Cairns...
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Head coach Any Robinson has named one new cap in the Scotland team to play Fiji in the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test at Murrayfield on Saturday. Alex Grove, the Worcester Warriors outside centre, who celebrates his 22nd birthday on St Andrew’s Day, will make his debut, while Robinson also lists Moray Low,...
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Scarlets head coach Nigel Davies has kept faith with the matchday squad which has brought Heineken Cup success as they prepare to face the Newport Gwent Dragons (Parc y Scarlets, Fri Oct 23, 7.05pm). There will be starts again for try-scoring heroes Daniel Evans (full-back) and skipper Mark Jones (wing) along with British Lions...
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