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Clermont coach Cotter is given chance to lead Scots

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:56:12 GMT

VERN COTTER has been offered the chance to lead Scotland’s  rugby team as head coach.

Rugby: Robby Wilson aims to follow Chunk success

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:04:49 GMT

Just as one high-profile prop forward from East Lothian prepares for rugby retirement, so a younger version looms on the horizon.

Rugby: Todd Blackadder wants All Blacks job

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:57:44 GMT

Scotland’s hunt for a new rugby coach led across the channel today after Todd Blackadder ruled himself out saying he really wanted to take charge of the All Blacks one day.

Johnson tips Gilchrist to star on tour

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:17:10 GMT

Scotland rugby coach Scott Johnson is tipping Edinburgh second row Grant Gilchrist to be one of the stars of the upcoming quadrangular tournament in South Africa.

Rugby: Blackadder closing in on Scotland post

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:25:18 GMT

The search for Scotland’s new rugby coach narrowed dramatically today after one of the main contenders ruled himself out.

Rugby: Goldenacre stint is gilt-edged for Lawrie

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:45:01 GMT

Steve Lawrie believes his dramatic call-up to Scottish rugby’s summer tour squad is partly down to spending the past season helping coach  Premiership outfit Heriot’s.

Rugby: Wayne Smith linked with Scotland

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:57:25 GMT

With Aussie Ewen McKenzie ruling himself out as next Scotland rugby coach, focus today switched to New Zealand for Scott Johnson’s successor.

Rugby: Allan Jacobsen is prop who went to the top

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:32:47 GMT

One statistic Allan Jacobsen, who plays his last professional game for Edinburgh Rugby against Dragons at Murrayfield tomorrow, may not wish to be reminded of concerns being the most capped Scotland player (65) never to have scored a try for his country.

Rugby: Lions loss can be a gain for Scotland

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:25:23 GMT

RUGBY legend Scott Hastings has urged the Scots in Warren Gatland’s squad for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia to seize the opportunities that will arise during the ten-match tour that starts with a game against the Barbarians in Hong Kong on June 1 and features three Tests against Australia.

Humphreys appointment hints at deal for Johnson

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:54:59 GMT

Former Wales hooker Jonathan Humphreys has been appointed Scotland forwards coach, in another indication that interim head coach Scott Johnson will be appointed on a permanent basis.

Scotland Six Nations loss could see rule changes

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:49:18 GMT

Scotland’s controversial RBS Six Nations defeat by Wales at Murrayfield this season could become the catalyst for major changes in the way the game is played.