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‘You’ve just got to be honest with yourself’: Luke Crosbie on dealing with concussion

17 September 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on ‘You’ve just got to be honest with yourself’: Luke Crosbie on dealing with concussion

IF there is one good thing to come out of David Denton’s enforced retirement, it is surely the greater awareness of concussion and related health issues that it has brought about. It is probably fair …

David Denton won his 40th cap for Scotland against Canada.
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David Denton retires at 29 on medical grounds

16 September 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on David Denton retires at 29 on medical grounds

DAVID Denton has retired from rugby aged just 29 as a result of a concussion sustained while playing nearly a year ago. Capped 42 times by Scotland, the Leicester Tigers back-row forward had known for …

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Darcy Graham graduates to full Scotland squad – can debut be long delayed?

29 October 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Darcy Graham graduates to full Scotland squad – can debut be long delayed?

Winger has an x-factor and assistant coach Mike Blair says he has trained himself right into contention …

David Denton won his 40th cap for Scotland against Canada.
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Scotland tour: born-again Denton determined to end his try drought

11 June 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Scotland tour: born-again Denton determined to end his try drought

PLAYERS disappear from squads in stages. At first you know a certain name has been omitted because of injury. Then, when the absence continues, you just presume he is still injured. Finally, you don’t even …

Gregor Townsend team announcement v England
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6N: Same again for Scots as Townsend sings Russell’s praises

21 February 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on 6N: Same again for Scots as Townsend sings Russell’s praises

GREGOR TOWNSEND has stuck with the same starting fifteen as defeated France last time out for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash against England at BT Murrayfield. There are three changes on the bench, with tight-head prop …

David Denton training with the Scotland squad at Oriam.
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6N: David Denton rejoices in return to form and favour with Scotland

19 February 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on 6N: David Denton rejoices in return to form and favour with Scotland

SUDDENLY, everything is going right for David Denton. The last two years have been a frustrating time for the No 8 because of injuries, but the last month has seen one thing after the other …

Greig Laidlaw salutes the Scotland suppporters at the end of the game. Image: ©Fotosport/David Gibson.
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6N: stand-in stand-off Laidlaw insists forwards made his life easy

11 February 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on 6N: stand-in stand-off Laidlaw insists forwards made his life easy

STARRING performances and cameo roles are usually two different things, but Greig Laidlaw managed to play both parts against France with characteristic aplomb. As if 22 points with the boot were not enough from the …

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6 NATIONS: DENTON AND GRAY TO MISS IRELAND TEST

15 March 2016 David Barnes Comments Off on 6 NATIONS: DENTON AND GRAY TO MISS IRELAND TEST

Scotland forwards David Denton and Jonny Gray have been ruled out of this Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland in Dublin through injury. A scan at Spire Murrayfield Hospital on Monday confirmed the clinical …

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