Talented new Scots in Sevens brigade
Wed, 19 Nov 2008
Scotland Sevens coach Stephen Gemmell has included a blend of experience and youth in his squad to compete at the first two legs of the IRB Sevens World Series in Dubai and George, South Africa.
Hadden does some 'honest talking'
Wed, 19 Nov 2008
Scotland coach Frank Hadden has admitted last weekend's defeat against South Africa hurt more than most but he hopes the lessons of that loss will help his side become "the team we think we can be."
Taylor returns for Scots
Tue, 18 Nov 2008
Stade Francais star Simon Taylor has returned to the Scotland team as one of five changes made by Scotland boss Frank Hadden for this Saturday's November Test series clash with Canada.
High regard for Scots' forwards coach
Tue, 18 Nov 2008
Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has paid tribute to new forwards coach Mike Brewer and the influence he has had on the Scotland pack since joining the coaching staff.
Lineen lays into the boo-boys
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
Scotland assistant coach Sean Lineen has come to the defence of Dan Parks, after the Australia-born flyhalf endured his latest dose of verbal abuse from fans at Murrayfield.
Taylor back in Scotland mix
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
No 8 Simon Taylor returned to Scotland training on Monday as preparations began in earnest for Saturday’s international against Canada in Aberdeen.
'Hard to explain how gutted we are'
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
Scotland’s heartbreaking 14-10 defeat to the Springboks on Saturday meant more than just another loss - now, out of the top eigth in the world rankings, the Scots have set themselves an almighty World Cup challenge in three years time.
Scotland's walking wounded
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
Scotland fullback Chris Paterson will require further assessment of his facial injury before he can be considered for selection for Saturday’s international against Canada in Aberdeen.
Global Results - 16 November 2008
Mon, 17 Nov 2008
There were Tests from Nagoya to Madrid with hundreds of thousands of people to watch them at the grounds and millions on television.
Boks fear big England backlash
Sun, 16 Nov 2008
South African coach Peter de Villiers warned his side to gear up for a fierce England backlash, after watching the Springboks struggle to get the better of a spirited Scotland outfit 14-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Structure 'sealed the deal' for Boks
Sat, 15 Nov 2008
South African blindside flank Juan Smith said that once the Boks had "returned to their structure" they were able to secure the win against a resolute Scottish team in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Scot v SA: Springbok player ratings
Sat, 15 Nov 2008
South Africa stayed on course to complete their year-end tour unbeaten when they recorded a fortuitous 14-10 win over a determined Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday.
Scot v SA: Scottish player ratings
Sat, 15 Nov 2008
South Africa stayed on course to complete their year-end tour unbeaten when they recorded a fortuitous 14-10 win over a determined Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday.
Streaky Boks stay on course
Sat, 15 Nov 2008
South Africa stayed on course to complete their year-end tour unbeaten when they recorded a fortuitous 14-10 win over a determined Scotland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, on Saturday.
Structure 'sealed the deal' for Boks
We will be ready says Hadden
Fri, 14 Nov 2008
Frank Hadden has promised South Africa a bruising afternoon as his Scotland side go in search of the upset win over the world champions that they need to avoid a tough draw for the next World Cup.
Georgia pick for Glasgow
Fri, 14 Nov 2008
Georgia play the first of their two matches against Scotland A at Firhill in Glasgow on Friday evening.
History: Scotland's Biggest Win
Fri, 14 Nov 2008
This was the day of Scotland's biggest win over a woeful group of Springboks who went to Europe to play three matches which were three disasters as they went from bad to worse.
Preview: Scotland v South Africa
Fri, 14 Nov 2008
Scotland have lost more Tests than they have won and a lot more than they have won against South Africa.
Paul Dobson previews the Scots versus Bok showdown.
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History: More records at Murrayfield
Thu, 13 Nov 2008
It was better/worse than Murrayfield 1951 - better for the Springboks, worse for the Scots. It was to date the highest score recorded against Scotland - surpassed by one point by New Zealand in 2000 - and still is Scotland's biggest hiding.
Scotland A play Georgia on Friday
Thu, 13 Nov 2008
Scotland A play Georgia, a World Cup side, at Firhill in Glasgow on Friday evening.
