GREEK THEATRE is fabled for its two set genres of play, the tragedy and comedy. In sport, as in life, though, there can be both elements coming together in a beautifully sweet moment during an incredibly sad time. In Scotland the hope could well be that the super serious and the chortle inducing come together in their rugby structure.
As the youngest member of the British and Irish Lions squad, Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has taken on the traditional role of looking after the tour mascot. There’s one problem though: he’s allergic to it.
Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds.
Samoan international James So’oialo will join the Connacht Rugby squad this summer. So’oialo, who played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, was recently named in the Samoan squad for the upcoming tour to South Africa, where they will face Scotland, Italy and the Golden Lions.
Samoan international James So’oialo will join the Connacht squad this summer. So’oialo, who played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, was recently named in the Samoan squad for their upcoming tour to South Africa where they will face Scotland, Italy and the Golden Lions.
Nathan Hines, the Clermont Auvergne lock, has backed New Zealander Vern Cotter for the role of Scotland coach.
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O’Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
Clermont Auvergne boss Vern Cotter is reportedly considering an offer to become Scotland’s new coach
Scotland and London Irish centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire after suffering a neck injury in August 2012.
QuoteScotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby following the neck break he suffered last summer. The 27-year-old London Irish star sustained the injury while playing in a pre-season match in August. Despite extensive rehabilitation, he has been advised on medical grounds to retire with immediate effect
Scotland international Joe Ansbro has announced his retirement from rugby.
Former Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire having failed to overcome a neck injury.
Scotland international Joe Ansbro has announced his retirement from rugby.
Scotland centre Joe Ansbro is forced to retire from rugby following the neck break he suffered last summer.
London Irish and Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has announced his retirement from rugby after he failed to recover from a serious neck injury he sustained back in August.
London Irish centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a neck injury in August 2012.
Scotland team manager Gav Scott has promised his country’s RaboDirect PRO12 stars they will not be pushed to breaking point ahead of their summer tour.
England centre Manu Tuilagi, Wales prop Adam Jones and Scotland lock Richie Gray give Lions’ official outfitters biggest challenges.
A group of friends from Cardiff embarked on a challenge of a lifetime, by climbing the three highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland.
Todd Blackadder denied speculation linking him to the vacant Scotland job, saying his ultimate goal is to coach the All Blacks.