Seeing Off Samoa
Scotland have won well on their summer tour, but with more heat and more organised opposition in Samoa should there be tactical changes?
Author Archives: Alan Dymock
Fiji 25 – 37 Scotland
Bodies will be scorched and sore today, but Scotland and Fiji played out an entertaining match. More so than that, though, it is a game that means a lot to the Pacific Islands and their rugby.
Scotland Have Chances to Kill Off This Tour
The selections are yet to be announced, but maybe Scotland will go in for the kill rather than risk results in the hands of young players. Such a move would certainly help Andy Robinson’s cause.
The Key to Beating Australia on Tuesday
With a lot of injuries and a fair few bolters the Aussie squad to play Scotland is one that poses questions. The biggest being: Do Scotland attack the scrum or the lineout?
Premier 1’s Player of the Season
On a sunny day in Dundee Alan Dymock caught up with the newly crowned RBS Premier 1 Player of the Season
Do Scotland Need a 7s Side?
It would be harsh to call full-time 7s in Scotland a failure, as it has only been a year. Yet, would Scotland be better following the Irish model and abandoning 7s? (After the Commonwealth Games, obviously! Don’t panic, Salmond!)
The SRU Create New Post for Paterson, But Spurn Youth
Chris Paterson is supremely popular, but in sending him to learn to be a coach as part of the Macphail Scholarship the SRU are actively avoiding spending money on developing young players.
Lest We Get Carried Away…
Glasgow have done magnificently to make the Rabo playoffs and Edinburgh surprised everyone, but lets not declare a miracle just yet. There is a long way to go before we proclaim these teams two of the best in Europe.
Glasgow Warriors 24 – 3 Connacht
Brodie McGregor was at Firhill as the Warriors won to set up a RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final with Leinster. There may have also been some emotions flying around the old place…
Glasgow Warriors’ Player of the Year Calls For More Work Against Connacht
Glasgow Warriors Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year Chris Fusaro is sure that it is possible to get a more favourable playoff draw if everyone continues to graft for those tries.
Beyond The Obvious, Everyone Is Tight Lipped Before Heineken Semi
It is the week of the Heineken semi. Any exclusives available…from anywhere? No. Alan Dymock takes a peek behind the curtain anyway.
Why the SRU Look to ‘Foreign Aid’
Don’t go off declaring the SRU ignorant of youth before you consider why the two pro sides have brought in players that are not qualified to play for Scotland.
Melrose Rally to Retain RBS Premier Crown
Melrose are the RBS Premier A champions for the second year in a row. Dundee HSFP ran them close and Gala scared a lot of people, but it is all over now (bar Cup Finals day and 7s). Bring on the changes for next term.
A Landmark Year For Both Pro Teams…
Edinburgh and Glasgow have less resources than English and French giants, but you don’t hear them complaining. They now have a chance to improve furrther.
Edinburgh Into Heineken Semi-Finals: Edinburgh 19 – 14 Toulouse
Edinburgh make history with 19-14 victory over the French giants. They fought hard and have booked a place Semi-Finals of the Heineken Cup with a match at the Aviva Stadium to come.
