Scottish rugby needs to wake up after World Cup flop and recognise it is on a slippery slope
It wasn’t so long ago that Scotland used to prove small is beautiful in rugby terms.
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There is no case for the defence after Scotland’s World Cup campaign failure
There was no shortage of evidence of what Scotland could expect when they tackled Japan in their make-or-break World Cup encounter in Yokohama on Sunday.
Scots will not accept being collateral damage
Scotland’s hopes of forcing World Rugby to play their pivotal World Cup game against Japan tomorrow appear to be floundering despite Scottish Rugby CEO Mark Dodson claiming “in the court of public opinion, we’ve already won” in the case to have the game not cancelled.
Scotland great Rutherford questions slowness of World Cup authorities to respond to typhoon concerns
Scotland legend, John Rutherford, has backed the decision by Rugby World Cup officials to cancel games, with a typhoon poised to wreak havoc to parts of Japan this weekend.
As Scotland face being eliminated from the Rugby World Cup by a typhoon, here are three of our nation’s unluckiest exits
If a Japanese typhoon punctures our national rugby team's World Cup chances, it will surely go down as one of the most Scottish of our eliminations from international tournaments.
Typhoons or not, World Cup schedule is exposing gulf between rugby haves and have-nots
It’s sometimes said you can prove anything with figures, but the Rugby World Cup has served up a string of statistics which demonstrate some alarming trends in the sport.
Tom Aplin keen to keep Aberdeen Grammar kicking duties after Premiership team of the week nomination
Tom Aplin's form with the boot makes him the hot hand at Aberdeen Grammar just now.
Ritchie’s joy as Scotland get back on song at last
Jamie Ritchie might have been many people’s man of the match for Scotland in the sweatbox against Samoa, but at least it meant he got off with having to sing for his award in the dressing room afterwards.
Scots did what had to be done, but we shouldn’t get carried away with beating Samoa
Scottish sporting fans tend to leap from one emotion to another.
Aberdeen Grammar’s Doug Russell urges side to keep showing attacking intent
Doug Russell wants Aberdeen Grammar to stay true to their attacking intent and maintain their promising start to the season.
Gordonians continue search for first win after promotion to National Two
The search for a first win of the season continues for Gordonians tomorrow when they make the trip to Whitecraigs.
Aberdeen Grammar get back on track with Selkirk victory
Aberdeen Grammar surged back to form in the Premiership after their disappointing defeat to Glasgow Hawks by thrashing Selkirk 44-24.
Highland RFC up to second after fightback triumph
Highland, not content with gaining promotion from National League 2 last season, look set on making another promotion push to the Premiership after a 34-18 success against Gala.
All you need to know about the 2019 Rugby World Cup
The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off this morning and the battle to win the Webb Ellis Cup is wide open.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge as Scotland take on Ireland in the Rugby World Cup
Scotland kick-off their World Cup campaign against a familiar Irish side on Sunday.
Neil Drysdale: Terrier-like aggression could be key in Scotland’s World Cup opener against Ireland
It was one of the most controversial incidents of the 1991 World Cup: the high shoulder tackle on Irish full-back Jim Staples by Scotland flanker Finlay Calder in the group decider at Murrayfield.
GALLERY: Highland blow Biggar away in storming finish
Highland extracted full and ample revenge on Biggar, the side who had beaten them twice last season when the two were promoted from National League 2, despite having to play in a gale force wind sweeping down the glen throughout.
Hawks too hot for Aberdeen Grammar to handle
Aberdeen Grammar were brought down to earth with a bump by Glasgow Hawks at Balgray, despite winger Nathan Brown scoring a hat-trick of tries.
A different ball game for Aberdeen Grammar winger Nathan Brown
Aberdeen Grammar winger Nathan Brown is pleased his decision to choose rugby over football is paying off.
Highland’s Carson lauds epic fightback as ‘some feat’
Highland staged the most remarkable comeback ever seen by head coach Dave Carson to get their National 1 campaign off to a winning start.
‘A lot to work on’ as Gordonians come up short
Gordonians made a poor start to life in National League 2, losing 18-10 at Countesswells to Border side Peebles.
Aberdeen Grammar’s O’Connor hailing ‘Great day all round’
Aberdeen Grammar returned to the Premiership after an absence of five years with a four-try flourish to get their campaign off to the best of starts against Edinburgh Accies.
Ross Anderson targets regular Aberdeen Grammar role after scoring start to the season
Ross Anderson hopes to become a regular for Aberdeen Grammar after his scoring start to the season.
Highland ready for step up as National 1 campaign gets underway
Highland head coach Davie Carson has warned his side to be braced for the step up as they begin their National 1 campaign away to Cartha Queen’s Park tomorrow.
Gordonians skipper Danny Osugo ready for daunting prospect of life in National 2
New Gordonians captain Danny Osugo believes the daunting challenge of playing in National 2 is both exciting and terrifying as the National 3 champions get their league campaign under way tomorrow.
Carson keen to embrace National 1 step up
Highland head coach Davie Carson has warned his side to be braced for the step up as they begin their National 1 campaign away to Cartha Queen’s Park tomorrow.
New head coach Sutherland eager to meet Caithness challenges
New Caithness head coach George Sutherland is determined to overcome the geographical challenges that await the Thurso outfit, who begin their National 3 campaign at home to Ardrossan Academicals tomorrow.
Gregor Townsend names 31-man Scotland squad for Rugby World Cup
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Rugby and golf pursuits suit Aberdeen Grammar forward Ben Inglis down to a tee
Ben Inglis has got juggling golf and rugby down to a tee.
Morrice gears up for new challenge, but realises life will be tougher this year
Gordonians were on the sunny side of the street last season while they blazed to title success and promotion.
Heavy French defeat sparks questions over Scotland’s defensive capabilities
If you believe the old showbusiness adage about a bad dress rehearsal paving the way to a successful performance, then Scotland's rugby stars can look forward to a fantastic World Cup.
Former Scotland star John Jeffrey is elected to key role on Six Nations Council
He was one of the stalwarts of the 1990 Grand Slam triumph and was the proudest of Lions on his forays abroad.