Edinburgh and Glasgow show that Scots are on the march in Europe
There used to be a time when Edinburgh and Glasgow’s rugby teams resembled Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn: even the slightest mention of Europe could turn them into gibbering wrecks.
Rugby
Grammar continue winning ways with impressive win over Selkirk
Aberdeen Grammar stretched their unbeaten run to seven games, following an impressive 30-17 win over Selkirk and reduced the gap on the fifth-placed Border side to one point in the process.
Tributes pour in after Highland rugby stalwart died suddenly aged 62
Highland rugby stalwart Alister Wemyss, who had latterly served as a coach for Highland Rugby Club, has died suddenly at the age of 62.
Tributes pour in after Highland rugby stalwart passes suddenly aged 62
Highland rugby stalwart Alister ‘Porky’ Wemyss, who still served as a coach for Highland Rugby Club, has passed suddenly at the age of 62.
Top four in National 1 remains in Aberdeen Grammar’s grasp ahead of Kelso test
The top four in National 1 remains well within Aberdeen Grammar’s grasp.
Caithness skipper Marc Anderson confident departure of head coach will not distract Thurso outfit
Caithness captain Marc Anderson is confident the Greens will not be put off track by the resignation of head coach Tom McGee.
Graeme Crawford targets unbeaten run for Gordonians into 2019
Finishing the year unbeaten in this season would exceed Gordonians’ wildest expectations.
Aberdeen Grammar hit by points deduction after fielding an ineligble player
Aberdeen Grammar have been deducted two points in National 1 after fielding an ineligble player.
Caithness head coach Tom McGee steps down
Tom McGee has stepped down as head coach of National 3 side Caithness due to his increasing work and family commitments.
Matthias Schosser aiming to build on international experience with Germany with Aberdeen Grammar
Matthias Schosser hopes to get over his World Cup disappointment by helping Aberdeen Grammar end the year on a high.
Head of north-east officials calls for action on hostility to referees
The head of the north-east rugby referees organisation has sent a letter to clubs in the region, voicing concern at increasing abuse of whistlers from a “wide cross-section” of people on and off the pitch.
Google helped new Aberdeen Grammar star Jasper Mowatt find his rugby home
Google can take an assist for Aberdeen Grammar’s latest signing Jasper Mowatt.
Scots now ready to mix it with the best
Scotland are already at the level of Ireland and the other leading teams in the Northern Hemisphere, believes Gregor Townsend.
Gordonians and Orkney to field weakened sides after SRU rejects bid for postponement
Gordonians and Orkney will field weakened teams after the SRU rejected their joint appeal to postpone tomorrow’s rescheduled National 3 match at Countesswells.
Scotland make nine changes ahead of Argentina test
The changes include Finn Russell starting in the centre.
Scotland schooled with a sobering lesson by South Africa squad’s streetwise physicality
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. This reality was rubbed home with a vengeance while watching Scotland and Ireland square up to South Africa and New Zealand respectively.
National 3 title-challengers Gordonians use back-to-back postponements to recharge batteries
Gordonians will use a second straight postponement as opportunity to rest their title-challenging squad.
Oscar Baird returns from international duty in Malaysia to bolster Highland ranks
Oscar Baird will return to Highland’s second row for tomorrow’s National 3 match against Preston Lodge fresh from representing Scotland in the Cobra 10s tournament in Malaysia last weekend.
In battle of the hemispheres no one should assume anything about World Cup prospects
It’s the tournament that has traditionally highlighted the domination of the Southern Hemisphere countries over their rivals in Europe.
Daniel Osugo braced for National 3 to up their game against unbeaten Gordonians ahead of Orkney test
Gordonians remain the only unbeaten team in National League Division 3 but winger Daniel Osugo does not believe the rest of the league is raising their game for the title contenders – yet.
Highland want to hold on to National 2 second spot as season reaches half-way mark
Highland head coach Davie Carson aims to mark the halfway stage of the National 2 campaign by remaining second with a victory at Howe of Fife tomorrow.
No excuses for Aberdeen Grammar players if they fall to Dundee defeat
Aberdeen Grammar head coach Ali O’Connor said his players will have no excuses if they do not improve on their “horrific” result against Cartha Queen’s Park.
It’s time for Townsend and Scotland to learn how to win ugly
Gregor Townsend has never been interested in playing the percentages.
Wales 21 Scotland 10: Big Doddie Weir lights up a frustrating afternoon for the Scots
Scottish rugby has made definite strides forward in recent years.
Caithness coach Tom McGee demands response against West of Scotland
Caithness face a stiff examination when they entertain third placed West of Scotland in Tennent’s National League Division 3.
Aberdeen Grammar leap to the defence to end losing run
Re-organising their defence has helped Aberdeen Grammar stop the rot in National 1.
Graeme Crawford looks for Gordonians to keep up away day success ahead of Ardrossan trip
Gordonians back Graeme Crawford is looking for his his side to continue being road warriors as they face the 360-mile round trip to Ardrossan tomorrow.
Scotland release squad for Doddie Weir Cup
Scotland have released their squad ahead of this Saturday's clash against Wales at Cardiff in the Doddie Weir Cup.
Gordonians postpone promotion talk ahead of National 3 Caithness clash
Gordonians head coach Ryan Morrice will postpone any promotion talk until 2019 as the unbeaten league-leaders look to push clear at the top of National 3.
Matthias Schosser misses Aberdeen Grammar game to anchor Germany’s World Cup bid
Matthias Schosser will miss Aberdeen Grammar’s trip to Hamilton tomorrow – as he is trying to secure Germany’s first World Cup place.
Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh’s European showings highlight renaissance in Scottish rugby
There was never any shortage of confidence or class when Gavin Hastings was in his prime for Scotland.
Grammar in need of change in fortunes after fourth defeat in a row
Aberdeen Grammar crashed to a fourth consecutive defeat on National League 1 duty at home to Border side Gala.