Features
That was the month that was: February 2023
Colin Renton reports on Scots on the move, a promoted position for Hollie Davidson and Rob Harley braving the elements in France …
vern cotter
Features
Scotland v Fiji preview: Vern Cotter on the hunt for happy Murrayfield return
Coaching psychodrama is background noise in Pacific Islanders’ quest to cause a major upset …
Features
Scotland v Fiji: Not-So-Stern Vern Cotter embraces return to old stomping ground
He’s glad to be back and glad his team don’t have to face Finn Russell on Saturday …
International
Blair Cowan poised to end four years of Test exile
WHEN the Scotland and Georgia squads line up before kick-off at Murrayfield on Friday, do not be surprised if the broadest smile on show belongs to Blair Cowan. Not only will the London Irish openside, …
International
Vern Cotter to leave Montpellier with immediate effect
New Zealander released four months early, while Scots Nathan Hines and Richie Gray remain at the club for the time being in specialist coaching roles …
Features
Opinion: Gregor Townsend should look across the Irish Sea for lessons in man-management
Scotland head coach must resist his instinct to control and allow the team to flourish in their own right during pivotal Six Nations campaign …
Features
That was the month that was: October 2019
Colin Renton’s unique take on the news stories from around the world of rugby during September 2019 which you maybe didn’t see anywhere else …
International
France v Scotland: Stuart McInally determined to lead from the front
Hooker was fringe player when injury ruled him out of the 2015 World Cup, but he is now a key man and favourite to captain the squad in Japan …
International
Warren Gatland to coach Chiefs in New Zealand before and after Lions tour
Four year deal with Super Rugby franchise includes a 12-month break from August 2020 to focus on 2021 Lions tour to South Africa …
International
Big in Japan: John Barclay won’t look back in anger at wilderness years
Flanker was shunned by Scotland for three years but kept his faith, and is now looking forward to a third World Cup campaign …