The World Rugby Executive Committee this week recommended a revised temporary 2020 international calendar to accommodate a general lack of international rugby this year due to Covid-19.
End of year International Rugby takes shape
Tag: Japan
Japan 28-21 Scotland
Scotland’s World Cup ended with a defiant second half against a brilliant Japan team who came to win, writes Rory Baldwin.
Scotland v Japan, RWC 2019: Match Preview pt II – head to heads
The final head to heads of the 2019 RWC pool stages. Kevin Millar takes a look at whether it’s advantage Scotland or advantage Japan.
Scotland v Japan, RWC 2019: Match Preview pt I
Scotland’s crunch match of RWC 2019 has nearly arrived. Kevin Millar considers some key stats for the opposition and officials.
Podcast: Episode 81 – Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Our podcast returns for an in-depth look at Scotland’s loss to Ireland as well as a details of how to get help if the loss hit you hard
Stash Corner – Gamba’re
Al Kerr is packing for Japan so he has taken a look at a new book aimed at keeping the travelling rugby fan up to speed on the ins and outs of visiting Japan.
Scotland 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool Announced
World Rugby announced a change in the eligibility law today. Oh, and the small matter of the 2019 World Cup pools were drawn.
South Africa 32-34 Japan
Yes, you read the score right. South Africa took on Japan. No one saw this coming, except perhaps Eddie Jones. What a game!
Weir Finds Plenty To Work On
Scottish Rugby Blog caught up with Scotland fly-half Duncan Weir to chat about his two Autumn test cameos so far.
Analysis: Barclay’s Breakdown Influence
Jamie Lyall takes a look at the impact John Barclay had in defence and at the breakdown when he was brought on against Japan in last week’s win, and gives his thoughts on how crucial his role is to any success in Sunday’s Springbok showdown.
News Roundup
Scotland will host Japan in a full cap International at Murrayfield in the Autumn, Best joins up with the Lions at Hartley’s expense and Scotland’s coaching talent will jet round the planet to pick up tips this summer.
Scotland Snooze
A quick post on last night’s bore-fest against Japan.
Free entry, a free programme, minimal queues to grab a beer and a sunny evening. The perfect recipe then to see a strong Scotland side warm up with a convincing victory over a Japan select? Well not really, as despite all the potential it was really a bit boring.
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