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Laidlaw boots Scotland to victory over Ireland

Julian Guyer Greig Laidlaw held his nerve as Scotland won back-to-back Six Nations matches for the first time since 2001 after coming from behind to beat Ireland 12-8 at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Lessons from Scotland and Samoa losses give Wallaby hopefuls a short time to make big strides

Paul Cully The tussle between the provinces and the Australian Rugby Union over the player release plans for the British and Irish Lions series should not disguise what it means for Wallabies candidates: the...

Wales expect all the tricks from Scotland's new coach

CARDIFF: Wales lock Ian Evans has said any verbal tricks played by former coach Scott Johnson ahead of next week's Six Nations international at Murrayfield will come as no surprise.

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Scotland recall pair for Wales showdown

Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson on Monday recalled Euan Murray and Alasdair Strokosch to his squad for Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales.

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Scotland stalwart Blair retires from internationals

Scotland's most-capped scrum-half Mike Blair has announced he has retired from international rugby at the age of 31.

Scotland coach Robinson resigns after dismal run

Alasdair Reid at Pittodrie On Saturday evening Andy Robinson had said he would take time to consider his options. It was a measured response to an afternoon of unmeasurable calamity, but even then he must have realised that...

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Scotland crash to historic humiliating defeat

David Kelso Coach Andy Robinson's job is on the line after Scotland plunged to the most humiliating defeat in their history, beaten 15-21 by lowly Tonga.

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Scotland thrash Italy at Murrayfield

David Kelso Scotland rebounded from their drubbing at the hands of England at Twickenham to defeat Italy 34-10 in a Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Johnson defends 'Kilted Kiwi' Scotland call-up

Julian Guyer Interim Scotland coach Scott Johnson insisted on Wednesday there was "no tokenism" about the inclusion of New Zealand-born wing Sean Maitland in his squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship.

Australia beats Scotland to take out sevens Plate

Wellington AUSTRALIA gained some consolation at the world series rugby sevens in Wellington.

Scotland the brave overwhelmed by powerful England

Julian Guyer England started their Six Nations campaign with a 38-18 Calcutta Cup win on Saturday as Scotland's 30-year wait for a Twickenham triumph was extended yet again.

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Ex-Crusader to make Scotland debut against England

Julien Guyer New Zealand-born Sean Maitland was set to join the ranks of Scotland's 'kilted Kiwis' after he was handed a Test debut for the Calcutta Cup Six Nations clash away to England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Boks hold firm for win over Scotland

South Africa survived a second-half surge from Scotland to win 21-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday, making it two wins out of two on their European rugby tour.

New All Black midfield for Scotland Test

George Berry All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has one eye on the future after selecting a new-look midfield partnership for the Test against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Carter makes Scotland pay for defensive lapses

David Kelso Scotland suffered at the hands of New Zealand on Sunday with the hosts competitive for the bulk of an enthralling tussle at Murrayfield, yet paying the price for defensive lapses at crucial moments...

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Back in business: Cooper looms as the perfect 10 against Scotland

Greg Growden QUADE COOPER is adamant that despite seven months on the sidelines and only a game-and-a-half of Super Rugby he is ready to be the Wallabies' chief playmaker against Scotland in Newcastle next week.