Scots run in four tries to defeat Italy

Scotland 34 Italy 10

Scots run in four tries to defeat Italy
Sat, 09 Feb, 2013 - 15:42

Scotland 34 Italy 10

Stuart Hogg’s 90-metre sprint was the highlight of a four-try display from Scotland as they kick-started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a convincing victory over Italy at Murrayfield.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

185 years of the Irish Examiner

185th
Anniversary Offer

Six months of digital access for €18.50

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Craig Casey 22/9/2026 'His energy is probably unmatched': Jared Payne hails Craig Casey's impact on Munster group
Leinster v Toulouse - Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final Jack Willis open to playing for Ireland but move remains unlikely
Craig Casey 29/9/2026 Munster boosted by Ireland duo but four ruled out after Glasgow defeat
CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: ScotlandPlace: MurrayfieldPlace: LondonPlace: TwickenhamPlace: EdinburghPerson: Stuart HoggPerson: HoggPerson: Tim VisserPerson: Matt ScottPerson: Sean LamontPerson: Greig LaidlawPerson: Alessandro ZanniPerson: Scott JohnsonPerson: Ross FordPerson: Robert HarleyPerson: Dougie HallPerson: Alasdair StrokoschPerson: LaidlawPerson: VisserPerson: Luciano OrqueraPerson: Richie GrayPerson: Leonardo GhiraldiniPerson: Ruaridh JacksonPerson: Jaco PeyperPerson: ItaliansPerson: Giovanbattista VendittiPerson: Ryan GrantPerson: ScottPerson: Tobias BotesPerson: JacksonPerson: OrqueraPerson: Sean MaitlandPerson: Andrea MasiPerson: Tommaso BenvenutiEvent: RBS 6 NationsOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: Scots
<p>Ireland isn’t blessed with massive men but  Conor O’Tighearnaigh stands 6' 7" and he feels like he is ready to use it more to his advantage. Pic: ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Christiaan Kotze</p>

Leinster's Conor O’Tighearnaigh pursuing medicine and rugby dreams

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited