But it was not the contest that so many had expected as Scotland – through a combination of unrelenting defence and a determination to stay in the fight – played with massive pride, completing almost three times the number of tackles made by their hosts. Scotland thwarted two Ireland attacks on their goal-line and courtesy […]
The 36-0 scoreline was perhaps glossed through two tries in the final throes, as Scotland gave a solid account of themselves, particularly in going in at half-time seven points adrift. In the early stages. Ireland were awarded a penalty and chose to kick to touch, landing position just shy of the five metre line. The […]
Scotland took the try count by four to three – and had another try ruled out for an off the ball obstruction called by the TMO – but having started the game so strongly, allowed Italy to fightback largely through their own mistakes. And given the opportunity, Italy seized it with relish and made it […]
Dundee-based rugby player, author, illustrator, research scientist, PHD doctorate, wife and, arguably, most importantly Mum; Sally Myles kindly gave up her small window of peace and quiet before she picks up her daughter from school, whilst her 15-month-old son is napping, to chat to us about her exploration into rugby, motherhood in our sport and […]
Stuart Yule is Scottish Rugby’s Head of Physical Performance and as such, leads a team who meticulously endeavour to ensure that as far as preparation goes, everything is in place for teams to deliver the optimum display on the pitch. As Stuart so succinctly puts it: “There’s a science and an art. The principles are […]