Person: Scots

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

rugby

Stander: I wanted to flip the table and dance on it

CJ Stander has waited a long time to win his first senior title as a professional rugby player, but he’s waiting another week to celebrate it properly.

rugby

Italy shock Scots who look favourites for wooden spoon

soccer

Ireland edged in battle of Celtic Park

Scotland deserves right to independence

rugby

Johnson wary of wounded Scots

rugby

Scots next on Bowe’s mind

Scots are ready for Italy, says McLeish

Scotland manager Alex McLeish issued a battle cry ahead of tomorrow's make-or-break Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy and declared: "We won't bottle it."

Fri, 16 Nov, 2007

Reality check for Scots

Ukraine 2 Scotland 0

Wed, 11 Oct, 2006

Scots on the rocks for parting shot

EXACTLY 128 years ago, Ireland and England played the first international rugby match at Lansdowne Road.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2006

British anthem at Croke Park unacceptable to Irish sensibilities

THE GAA is to be congratulated for its generosity in making Croke Park available for international rugby and soccer matches in 2007 and 2008 during the rebuilding of Lansdowne Road.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2006

Alcohol abuse - Drinking ourselves to death

INTERNATIONAL reports on alcohol abuse invariably turn the spotlight on Ireland and, according to the latest survey, Irish people are drinking themselves to death.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2006

Weight of expectation lies heavy on Welsh shoulders

IF Wales can cope with the almost intolerable pressure facing them in today’s crunch game at the Millennium Stadium, the chances are they will achieve their burning ambition by completing the Grand Slam and the Triple Crown.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

Proud Scots are no pushover

IT WASN’T just the tournament favourites Ireland who got a wake-up call on the first weekend of the RBS Six Nations Championship.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2005

Rivals consider second Scotland-England clash

Talks have begun over the feasibility of England and Scotland meeting twice a year in separate RBS 6 Nations and Calcutta Cup matches.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2004

Weekend should liven up damp squib

IT’S been a bit of an anti-climax. One week into Rugby World Cup 2003 and we’re still waiting for it to take off.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003