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Glasgow Warriors

Huw Jones puts frustrations behind him with Glasgow

31 December 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Huw Jones puts frustrations behind him with Glasgow

After worrying he might have to leave the Warriors, centre is now back showing signs of his best form …

Clubland

The Offside Line’s End of Year Awards for 2019

31 December 2019 David Barnes 3

Another roller-coaster year for Scottish Rugby – which took in a disappointing World Cup and a hectic domestic schedule which included the launch of Super6 – comes to an end …

George Fairbairn in action for Kelso at Gala Sevens in 1974.
Clubland

Scotland’s best uncapped team? PC Brown names his line-up

31 December 2019 Peter Brown 1

The man who led Scotland to three victories over England inside the space of a year at the start of the 1970 makes his selection …

Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow have proven they thrive in adversity, says Kenny Murray

30 December 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Glasgow have proven they thrive in adversity, says Kenny Murray

HAVING lost five out of their first nine league games, Glasgow have left themselves little or no room for manoeuvre in the PRO14. As head coach Dave Rennie said after Saturday’s defeat by Edinburgh, they …

Harry Whittaker, seen here in action for Hawick versus Edinburgh Accies, was one of the first names on the team-sheet.
Clubland

Scotland’s best uncapped team? Ian Barnes picks his side

30 December 2019 Ian Barnes 3

A man who is never reticent when it comes to voicing his opinion reckons he has nailed the selection. Do you agree? …

Edinburgh pro Mesulame Kunavula scores for Watsonians against Boroughmuir Bears earlier this month. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
Clubland

Opinion: Colin Renton’s 2020 vision for Scottish rugby

30 December 2019 Colin Renton 12

Regular TOL contrbutor sets out his three big hopes for the next 12 months …

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill knows that nothing is decided in December. Image: © Craig Watson -www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Success breeds new challenges for Richard Cockerill’s Edinburgh

29 December 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Success breeds new challenges for Richard Cockerill’s Edinburgh

Capital outfit are likley to be hit by an unprecedented number of international call-ups during the Six Nations window …

Dave Barrett - seen here in Scotland 'B' action - is selected at full-back.
Clubland

Scotland’s best uncapped team? Alan Lorimer’s choice

29 December 2019 Alan Lorimer 9

Regular contributor Alan Lorimer has his say …

Huw Jones on his way to scoring Glasgow Warriors' fist try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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1872 Cup analysis: new national defence coach Steve Tandy has his work cut out

29 December 2019 Iain Morrison 14

An entertaining contest but neither team had to work particularly hard for the seven tries they shared at Murrayfield …

Richard Cockerill shows his pleasure at the end of Edinburgh's win over Glasgow.
Edinburgh Rugby

1872 Cup: Richard Cockerill rejoices in Edinburgh’s ‘huge character’

28 December 2019 Stuart Bathgate 1

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie rues his team’s unforced errors in Murrayfield defeat …

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