Podcast: Lockdown Bookclub – Behind The Thistle (The Scott Johnson Years)

In our latest podcast we continue our look at the book, Behind The Thistle, and focus on Scott Johnson’s time as interim Scotland coach as he kept the seat warm for Vern Cotter
Post Johnson

Scott Johnson’s tenure at the SRU is at an end and already rumours are swirling that he might like to bring some names from Scottish Rugby over to Australia.
Scott Johnson to leave SRU for Wallabies

Scott Johnson will leave his post with the SRU next year to take up a similar role with Rugby Australia, it has been announced today.
Scotland v Samoa: A History

Cameron Black continues our series of articles looking back at the history of matches between Scotland and their World Cup opponents.
Vern’s Six Nations Squad?

Rory runs the rule over the latest Scotland squad, aimed at finally salvaging some pride in the world’s best rugby tournament(TM).
5 Questions The Autumn Tests Will Answer

Cameron Black takes a look at the key questions Vern Cotter must answer by the end of the Autumn Tests…
5 Key Points For Beating France

Cameron Black continues our regular series of articles and turns his attentions to this weeks opponents France…
5 Key Points For Fixing Scottish Rugby

Every man and his dog has expressed a view on how to save Scottish Rugby. Cameron Black examines some of those suggestions more closely…
Coaches Must Take the Blame for Murrayfield Disaster

A complete overhaul of Scottish Rugby needs to start with the dismissal of Johnson and Humphreys, argues Brodie Smithers in the wake of Scotland’s depressing Calcutta Cup showing.
Johnson Springs Front-Row Surprise in Scotland Squad

Jamie Lyall takes a look at the Scotland team announced to face South Africa this weekend. With Grant and Murray unavailable, who gets the nod in the front row?
Where are we now?

Cameron Black takes a look at Scotland’s performances under Scott Johnson to see what progress he’s made
5 Key Points For Beating France

Cameron Black’s regular series of cut out and keep blog-posts ends with a look at this weekends opponents, France.
Johnson Confirms New Scotland Coaches

Scott Johnson has added Dean Ryan and Stevie Scott to his temporary management group for this year’s Six Nations.
Scotland’s Standing Around the World

So Scotland are trying to cultivate more of a global image. The hope must be that popularity soars, but will more players come in from abroad?
Scott Johnson Parts Ways With Ospreys

Goings on at the Ospreys may not concern the Scottish fans, but it perhaps should. Alan Dymock looks at what could result from Scott Johnson’s departure from the Welsh region.