Although Wales eventually lost the Test series 3-0 to the All Blacks, nobody could claim they did not go down fighting. Wales scored five tries in the first two Tests…
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Summers tours: Home nations report card
By Alex Shaw The home nations’ summer tours wrapped up this past weekend and with teams and fans alike are preparing for a few weeks rest and recuperation, the time…
Summer Tests: Lions XV picked on form
With the summer tours done and dusted thoughts turn to next year’s adventure to New Zealand with the British & Irish Lions. But what would the Lions team look like…
Scotland: Five things we learnt from the tour to Japan
1. Will the real Scotland please stand up Disappointingly, we didn’t see much of an identity from Scotland on this tour. They played with some confidence to win the first…
Summer Test: Japan 16-21 Scotland
Scotland maintained their winning record against Japan with this seventh victory in seven Tests – but it was an error-strewn performance from the visitors at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium. In fact,…
Scotland: Five talking points v Japan
Japan know how they want to play Luckily for Scotland the Brave Blossoms only really clicked once during the first Test, and that was ten minutes in. Scrum-half Kaito Shigeno…
Hotshot: Glasgow Warriors flanker Matt Smith
How did you get into rugby? I started in primary school, gave it up for a year to play football, then started again at high school and have been with…
Hotshot: Edinburgh wing Ben Robbins
When did you first play rugby? Towards the end of primary school, at George Watsons. It was the main sport and I didn’t enjoy it much at first but I…
Hotshots: Glasgow lock Callum Hunter-Hill
When did you first play rugby? At about eight, at my local club North Berwick. I loved it and was a front-row until I shot up in height in my…
U20 World Cup scouting report: Round One
Argentina 24-15 France It doesn’t matter where they’re playing, Argentina always have the loudest and most passionate fans. The country’s national anthem brings tears to the eyes and though the…