Date of birth: 5 October, 1996. Country: ScotlandOn the charge: Matt Smith taking the ball up for Scotland U20 v Wales. (Photo: Inpho)How did you get into rugby? I started in primary school, gave it up for a year to play football, …Continue reading »
History repeated itself as the Scots succumbed to a late score from the Wallabies, but Rory Baldwin saw lots of positives for Vern Cotter's menNot again: Greig Laidlaw (left) looks on as Australia celebrate their narrow win at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)1. This was the same – but different Yes, it was another one-point loss to the Wallabies put to bed …Continue reading »
England made it 11 Test wins in a row by beating the Springboks, Wales got back on the horse after last weekend's loss, Scotland were pipped at the post and Ireland beat Canada. Who played a starring role and who fluffed their lines?Ben and gone: Youngs wrong-foots Springbok No 7 du Toit. (Photo: Getty Images)The Saints Ben Youngs and Co Joe Launchbury won the Man of the Match award but Ben Youngs made the …Continue reading »
The first round of the Champions Cup brought showcased talent from all over Europe. Here are seven players who caught the eyeSlotting back in: In his first game of this season, Owen Farrell played heroicallyChampions Cup rugby was back with a bang this past weekend and though it was tinged with huge sorrow at …Continue reading »
A fine win for Glasgow Warriors over their Premiership opponents was defined as they scored two tries while reduced to 14 men.
Italian stallion: Leonard Sarto on the gallop for Glasgow WarriorsOn-field action was comprehensively overshadowed by the gut-wrenching loss of Anthony Foley, but an entertaining opening round of European Champions …Continue reading »
