Person: Johnnie Beattie

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Like Wilkinson, Johnny Sexton must tackle his instincts

With renewed focus on concussion, there are contrasting cultures in the northern and southern hemispheres in that the approach here is to seek ‘collisions’ while the emphasis down there is to avoid ‘contact’, writes Brendan O’Brien

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Jim Hamilton a mighty talisman for Scots

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Highland fling is worrying France

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Four Edinburgh players called up to Scotland 6N squad

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Wales cruise past Scotland with ease

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Saint-Andre warns Ireland

Italians lose to last-gasp drop goal against Scotland

Italy 20 Scotland 21

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Beattie: Scots’ dismal start down to players

Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie has rejected the flak aimed at head coach Scott Johnson – insisting the sole responsibility for the Dark Blues’ dismal start to the RBS 6 Nations rests with the players.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2014

Reality check: Scotland the weakest of Six

If Joe Schmidt was anxious in the build-up to his first ever Six Nations encounter as head coach, the close fought nature of the opening two fixtures on Saturday would have done little to ease his nerves in the hours before taking on Scotland.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2014

Hogg return to form delights Johnson

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson claims full-back Stuart Hogg has timed his return to form perfectly as the Dark Blues gear up for their RBS 6 Nations opener.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Four changes for Scotland

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has made four changes to his side for Sunday’s opening RBS 6 Nations match with Ireland.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Friendly Castres suiting Evans to a tee

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Sat, 11 Jan, 2014

Montpellier impress against Cardiff

Montpellier 34 Cardiff Blues 21

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Warriors make five changes for Leinster clash

Glasgow Warriors have today named the side to face Leinster in the RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final at the RDS on Saturday night (kick-off 7.35pm).

Fri, 11 May, 2012

Robinson set to name Scotland's Six Nations squad

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is today set to announce his squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations and supplement experience with an injection of youth.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2012

Stalemate at Murrayfield

Edinburgh 23 Glasgow Warriors 23

Mon, 26 Dec, 2011

Weir kicks Warriors to victory

Aironi 6 Glasgow Warriors 18

Sat, 05 Nov, 2011

Glasgow condemn Blues to third loss in a row

Cardiff Blues 13 Glasgow 34

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

Scotland's Robinson lays down World Cup challenge to players

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has told his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad to now seize a place in his starting XV.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2011

Kellock to captain Scotland

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson today confirmed a 30-man Rugby World Cup squad featuring few surprises and Alastair Kellock as captain.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2011

Ireland denied at the death in lacklustre Murrayfield friendly

Scotland 10 Ireland 6

Sat, 06 Aug, 2011

Rennie not distracted by World Cup

Ross Rennie is focusing on performing well in his first Scotland start this weekend, rather than the prize of a place in the Rugby World Cup squad.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2011

Morrison has Ireland and redemption in his sights

GRAEME MORRISON will return to the Scotland team for Saturday’s EMC Test with Ireland, with Rugby World Cup heartache the driving force for him to perform and secure a place in the squad for this year’s tournament in New Zealand.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2011

Morrison looking for good performance against Ireland

Graeme Morrison will return to the Scotland team for Saturday’s EMC Test with Ireland, with Rugby World Cup heartache the driving force for him to perform and secure a place in the squad for this year’s tournament in New Zealand.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2011

Leinster ease into semi-final spot with Warriors win

Leinster 38 Glasgow Warriors 3

Fri, 06 May, 2011

Weir steers Glasgow to first win in seven games

Glasgow 25 Treviso 17

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011

Four changes for Scots

Scotland have made four changes for this Sunday’s Calcutta Cup clash with England at Twickenham.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2011

O'Gara faces off against Jackson

Ronan O’Gara will line up opposite Ruaridh Jackson as Ireland take on Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations at Murrayfield today.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2011

Lamont ready to provide midfield punch for Scots

Sean Lamont is determined to maintain the highest of standards every time he pulls on a Scotland jersey and is eager to do as instructed and run at Ireland in tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at Murrayfield.

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011

Scotland skipper seeking response

The disappointment of defeat to Wales has lingered in the Scotland camp but captain Alastair Kellock is determined to right the wrongs in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Robinson wary of vengeful Ireland

Andy Robinson knows Scotland’s win over Ireland in last year’s RBS 6 Nations will give their opponents an added incentive at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Scotland make seven changes for Ireland clash

Head coach Andy Robinson has made seven changes to his starting XV for Sunday’s vital RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland at Murrayfield.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2011

Robinson shuffles Scotland pack

Scotland go in search of a first RBS 6 Nations win in Paris on Saturday with captain Alastair Kellock joined by Glasgow team-mate Richie Gray in the second row and Nathan Hines starting at flanker.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2011

Robinson: We can test Les Bleus

Head coach Andy Robinson will aim to mastermind Scotland’s first win in Paris in 12 years after naming a 34-man squad for next week’s pre-RBS 6 Nations Championship training camp.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2011

Robinson calls up uncapped trio

Uncapped trio Jon Welsh, Rob Harley and Jack Cuthbert have been named in the Scotland squad for the RBS 6 Nations Championship, head coach Andy Robinson announced today.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2011

Recalled Hayes can stake Toulon claim

JOHN HAYES will get a chance to stake his claim to the tighthead berth for Munster’s European date with destiny next weekend after a call-up for the province’s Magners League game with Glasgow Warriors in Cork tonight (7.30pm).

Sat, 08 Jan, 2011

Scotland finish yearon a high

Scotland 19 Samoa 16

Mon, 29 Nov, 2010

Fitzgerald returns as Leinster seek early advantage

LUKE FITZGERALD plays his first competitive match in 10 months when Leinster open their Magners League campaign against Glasgow Warriors at Firhill tonight (7.05pm).

Fri, 03 Sep, 2010

Paterson back in Scotland set-up

Scotland’s most-capped player, Chris Paterson, is returning to the national squad for a three-day training camp in St Andrews later this month.

Mon, 02 Aug, 2010

Barclay back for Glasgow

Glasgow openside John Barclay has recovered from a stomach bug to make the starting line-up against Ulster in the Magners League at Firhill this Friday.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2010

Eight internationals return for Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors have been boosted by the return of eight front-line internationalists for tomorrow night's Magner’s League tie against Munster at Thomond Park.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

Ferris: Croker hype affected the players

STEPHEN FERRIS believes the pre-match hype got to Ireland as they attempted to win the Triple Crown in their last game at Croke Park.

Mon, 22 Mar, 2010

Robinson savours Scotland success

Andy Robinson hailed his Scotland side for finally solving the riddle of how to win a rugby match after watching them score a sensational victory in Ireland to avoid the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon.

Sat, 20 Mar, 2010

Old foes cancel each other out at Murrayfield

Scotland 15 England 15

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

Italy condemn Scotland to likely wooden spoon

Italy 16 Scotland 12

Sat, 27 Feb, 2010

Williams ready to 'up the ante'

Wales star Martyn Williams has revealed his relief at being selected for Friday night’s RBS 6 Nations clash against title favourites France.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2010

Double boost for Scotland

Nathan Hines and Alasdair Strokosch today handed Scotland a much-needed fitness boost ahead of next Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game in Italy.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2010

Fairytale comeback for France at Murrayfield

Scotland 9 France 18

Sun, 07 Feb, 2010

Warriors trio named in Scotland squad

Scotland today recalled Dan Parks and named uncapped Glasgow team-mates Ruaridh Jackson and Richie Gray in their squad for the RBS 6 Nations games against France and Wales.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2010

Glasgow have the edge over Dragons

Glasgow 29 Newport Gwent Dragons 25

Fri, 15 Jan, 2010