i Joe Cokanasiga LEFT OUT of England squad for Six Nations finale By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:42:33 GMT Eddie Jones claims England want to keep a lid on wing sensation Joe Cokanasiga and unleash him at this year's World Cup. He was speaking after he left him out for Scotland clash. Full Article
i England coach admits he has watched Braveheart ahead of Scotland clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 22:47:56 GMT England were well beaten in the last encounter with the Scots and are bracing themselves to face typically fired-up opponents, desperate to end a disappointing campaign with a win. Full Article
i England coach Eddie Jones scoffs that Scotland never win at Twickenham By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:47:00 GMT Jones, in mischievous mood before Saturday's Six Nations finale, where his side will win the title if they beat Scotland and Ireland win in Wales, declared his squad know what is coming. Full Article
i England vs Scotland RESULT – Six Nations 2019: Ford rescues draw in Calcutta Cup classic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:08:27 GMT Eddie Jones's side looked on course for a comfortable win as they raced into a 31-0 lead, only for Finn Russell to inspire the visitors to an incredible second-half comeback. Relive the action here. Full Article
i England surrender 31-0 lead as Eddie Jones slams his players' mental strength By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:53:37 GMT NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Eddie Jones questioned his players’ bottle after England almost blew the biggest lead in rugby history in the Calcutta Cup. Full Article
i England 38-38 Scotland - PLAYER RATINGS By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 09:07:08 GMT SIMON MILLS AND CALUM CROWE AT TWICKENHAM: Sportsmail runs the rule over the star performers at Twickenham. Full Article
i CLIVE WOODWARD: England can take positives from crazy Scotland draw By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:51:33 GMT SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It was an amazing game of rugby for the crowd. I have been coming to Twickenham as a fan, player, coach and pundit for years and I have never seen anything like it. Full Article
i Flanker Gary Graham admits switching from England to Scotland was a relief By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:12:25 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: Gary Graham might have trained with Eddie Jones’s England but now feels liberated as a fully-fledged Scot. he made his debut against Italy in the Six Nations. Full Article
i Scotland's most capped player Ross Ford announces his retirement By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:04:00 GMT Scotland's most capped player and former British and Irish Lions hooker Ross Ford said he was lucky to have played the game he loves for so long as he announced his retirement from rugby. Full Article
i Rugby news: Duncan Taylor to make return for Scotland after two-year injury absence By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:35:41 GMT Flanker John Barclay will also win his first cap since March last year. The Edinburgh forward has not played for his country since rupturing his Achilles on his final outing for former employers Scarlets. Full Article
i Jim Mallinder lands blow to RFU after leaving to take up role with Scotland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:27:02 GMT The 53-year-old had been working with the Rugby Football Union on youth development, but has now accepted a role north of the border. He had been considered to replace Eddie Jones as coach. Full Article
i Georgia 10-44 Scotland: Finn Russell masterclass helps visitors secure win By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:43:21 GMT Finn Russell stole the limelight as Scotland put on a show in their final World Cup audition with a 44-10 thrashing of Georgia in Tbilisi. Full Article
i Rugby news: Gregor Townsend rings changes for Scotland's World Cup warm-up clash against Georgia By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:16:41 GMT Gregor Townsend has wrapped a number of his key men up in cotton wool after leaving them out of Scotland's World Cup send-off with Georgia at Murrayfield on Friday night. Full Article
i Scotland 36-9 Georgia: Gregor Townsend's side earn third win in four World Cup warm-up games By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:51:09 GMT Scotland did what they do best at Murrayfield on Friday night - score tries. There were six in total for the home fans to enjoy as a spirited, if error-prone, Georgian side were despatched. Full Article
i Scotland Rugby World Cup preview: Anything is possible with Finn Russell in full flow By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:56:51 GMT Safe passage through a group that contains the No 2 ranked side in the world in Ireland and hosts Japan is the minimum expected of Gregor Townsend's men. Anything less would be an abject failure. Full Article
i 'I don't feel any added pressure': Scotland winger Darcy Graham will bring energy and excitement By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:34:58 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN KOBE: Graham has been brought in to inject some pace out wide as Gregor Townsend's side chase a bonus-point victory to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the tournament. Full Article
i Three experienced Scots AXED for do or die clash against Samoa in Rugby World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:23:37 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN KOBE: Japan's sensational 19-12 victory over Ireland yesterday has forced the Scots to go chasing a bonus-point victory over Samoa in Kobe tomorrow. Full Article
i Scotland vs Samoa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Live score and updates in Japan By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:31:36 GMT Scotland face a do-or-die scenario in just their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup. You can follow all the action from the Kobe Misaki Stadium as it happens HERE. Kick-off 11.15am. Full Article
i Scotland 34-0 Samoa: Gregor Townsend's men collect bonus point victory in do-or-die World Cup clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:23:47 GMT ROB ROBERTSON AT THE KOBE MISAKI STADIUM: Needing a bonus point win to keep their World Cup campaign alive, it took them until five minutes from time before they got that vital fourth try. Full Article
i Sean Maitland breathes sigh of relief as Scotland secure bonus-point win over Samoa By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:00:15 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN KOBE: Sean Maitland feared he had blown his big chance to grab Scotland the bonus point win needed to keep their World Cup dream alive. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup 2019: Knockout stage predictions, home nations performances and more By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:23:41 GMT With 20 pool games played and 20 more to go, the 2019 Rugby World Cup has already delivered its fair share of shocks, upsets, brilliance and farce. Sportsmail answers 10 key questions. Full Article
i SCRUM'S THE WORD: Sergio Parisse goes interstellar By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 22:53:18 GMT RUGBY WORLD CUP DIARY: The World Cup has gone interstellar, with the help of Sergio Parisse. The legendary Italian No 8 has exchanged messages with astronaut Luca Parmitano. Full Article
i Scotland vs Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Result By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:21:48 GMT Scotland play Russia in their penultimate Pool A match requiring a bonus-point victory to keep their hopes of making the quarter-finals alive. Full Article
i Scotland 61-0 Russia: Adam Hastings shines as Gregor Townsend's men secure bonus point By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:10:27 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN SHIZUOKA STADIUM ECOPA:Scotland scrum-half George Horne scored a hat-trick as his side easily secured the bonus point win they needed against Russia. Full Article
i Scots would be 'furious' if do-or-die World Cup clash with Japan is cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:07:52 GMT SRU chiefs would be 'furious' if Scotland's crucial World Cup clash with Japan falls foul of Typhoon Hagibis and remain confident the game will be played even if it is delayed by 24 hours. Full Article
i World Cup permutations: Scotland facing early exit if Japan clash is called off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:44:28 GMT With the news that two World Cup pool matches have been called off, and another under review, there is some confusion over who will finish where. Sportsmail takes a look at the pool permutations... Full Article
i Rugby World Cup: Scotland are the Tier One nation the World Cup can do without, and that hurts By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:37:38 GMT COMMENT BY JOHN GREECHAN: This utter farce accurately reflects not merely a shambolic lack of leadership in World Rugby, but Scotland's continued status as an international irrelevance. Full Article
i World Cup storm Q&A: Just how bad is Super-Typhoon Hagibis? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:55:24 GMT With World Cup organisers taking the unprecedented decision to cancel two World Cup matches, Sportsmail answers the key questions on the storm that has rocked the tournament. Full Article
i SRU poised to fight back if Rugby World Cup clash is called off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:47:46 GMT SRU chiefs remain on a collision course with World Rugby after the decision on whether Sunday's make-or-break game with Japan goes ahead was delayed until the morning of the match. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup 2019: Eddie Jones has little sympathy for Scotland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:12:40 GMT The Scots will miss out on the quarter-finals if their match against hosts Japan in Yokohama on Sunday suffers the same fate as England's clash with France and is cancelled. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:57:57 GMT Sunday's clash, which is effectively a play-off match for a quarter-final place, may still be called off by World Rugby in the aftermath of Super-Typhoon Hagibis, which is set to hit on Saturday. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 20:53:05 GMT NIK SIMON IN TOYOTA: The Rugby World Cup's credibility was called into question as feelings grew that rich nations have received favourable treatment as Scotland vent their frustrations. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup 2019: Rugby chiefs braced for legal action over cancelled World Cup matches By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 22:56:56 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND NIK SIMON: World Rugby are facing possible legal action whatever decision they make regarding Scotland's scheduled Pool A clash with Japan on Sunday. Full Article
i World Rugby to make decision on Scotland's showdown with Japan 'as soon as practically possible' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 08:52:01 GMT World Rugby says it aims to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup: Japan players mimic front-crawl and wade through water in captain's run By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:12:00 GMT The captain's run for Japan had an altogether more aquatic feel on Saturday morning as the players waded through a flooded tunnel out onto the pitch. Full Article
i Scotland's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan to go with fans also able to attend By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 09:03:21 GMT NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: World Rugby have given the green light for Japan's game with Scotland to go ahead - with supporters also being allowed to attend the crunch clash. Full Article
i Japan v Scotland LIVE: Score and updates as Brave Blossoms aim to secure quarter-final spot By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:05:47 GMT Scotland suffered a devastating Rugby World Cup elimination at the hands of Japan, who made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. Full Article
i Scotland coach Gregor Townsend insists they will bounce back after World Cup heartache By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:19:54 GMT Gregor Townsend insists Scotland can recover from their World Cup heartache - but knows they must learn from the mistakes that cost them in Japan. Full Article
i Michael Leitch dedicates historic Rugby World Cup victory over Scotland to Typhoon Hagibis victims By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:27:12 GMT Japan captain Michael Leitch dedicated the team's 28-21 victory over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday to those affected by the typhoon which nearly cancelled the match. Full Article
i Japan 28-21 Scotland: Host nation seal quarter final spot with victory to send Scotland home By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:48:12 GMT ROB ROBERTSON IN YOKOHAMA: Japan took a stunning 28-21 victory in Yokahama. The result means that the host nation will now face South Africa in the quarter finals. Full Article
i Japan provided stunning respite with huge win: Sportsmail's pool stage verdict from Rugby World Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:37:15 GMT CHRIS FOY IN JAPAN: The World Cup quarter-final line-up has now been finalised after hosts Japan booked their place in the knockout stages with a barnstorming victory over Scotland on Sunday. Full Article
i "I'll go away and think': Greig Laidlaw considers Scotland RETIREMENT after World Cup exit to Japan By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:59:32 GMT Greig Laidlaw has admitted he has a decision to make over whether to prolong his Scotland career. The scrum-half's last World Cup ended in agonising defeat to Japan on Sunday. Full Article
i Scotland 'querying' World Rugby disciplinary charges By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:33:19 GMT The governing body has confirmed it will convene a hearing of its independent disputes committee, in light of comments made by SRU chief executive Mark Dodson's last week. Full Article
i Rugby World Cup news: England's clash with France under threat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:38:02 GMT CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: England's match against France is in danger of being cancelled, as Typhoon Hagibis has changed course and is now due to tear through Tokyo and Yokohama. Full Article
i SRU pays £70,000 'donation' to World Rugby over comments surrounding possible postponement Japan tie By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:24:51 GMT The SRU was reprimanded following comments made by chief executive Mark Dodson during the World Cup in reference to a match against Japan potentially being cancelled. Full Article
i Racing 92 30-10 Saracens: Under-fire Sarries begin Champions Cup with battering in France By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 23:22:16 GMT Saracens' case for their defence fell at La Defense as the besieged Barnet bashers were battered by Racing 92. The reigning Champions Cup holders took their biggest continental loss in two years. Full Article
i Stuart Hogg believes Sonny Bill Williams did not care enough about New Zealand's loss to England By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:38:21 GMT Hogg said he would be 'very annoyed' if one of his Scotland team-mates was so quick to move on from their own exit at this year's showpiece in Japan. Full Article
i Stuart Hogg reveals frustration at Saracens salary cap controversy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:38:49 GMT Stuart Hogg admits that if his Exeter Chiefs side win the Premiership, people will believe they triumphed only because of Saracens' hefty points deduction for breaching the salary cap. Full Article
i Stuart Hogg is desperate for Exeter Chiefs to solve European puzzle in Champions Cup By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:47:02 GMT Exeter Chiefs are desperate for their 'normal' squad to solve the European puzzle this year, having added Border piece Stuart Hogg. The 27-year-old Hawick-born full-back faces his old club. Full Article
i Sale 20-22 Exeter: Stuart Hogg creates one try and scores another before going off injured By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 19:45:30 GMT CHRIS FOY AT THE AJ BELL STADIUM: Exeter extended their lead at the top of Pool Two of the Heineken Champions Cup with a close-fought 22-20 victory over Sale courtesy of Stuart Hogg (middle). Full Article