FIXING SCOTTISH RUGBY Fixing Scottish rugby: Planned Scottish Rugby cuts are just the first austerity step
Scottish Rugby has announced a 'financial reset' programme as it aims to reduce costs en route to becoming a £100m business.
Success of Walkerburn RFC's centenary sevens fuels closure-threatened club
A few weeks ago, Walkerburn RFC was on the brink of closure, but there may be a future for the club after its 100th sevens yesterday. Alasdair Reid reports
An all-too familiar tale as Shogun Rugby claim Melrose Sevens title
Shogun Rugby triumphed in a battle of two invitational sides in an all-too predictable finale to this year's Melrose Sevens, as Alasdair Reid reports.
Matty Douglas lauds 'outstanding' Hawick as second half blitz secures final spot
Hawick head coach Matty Douglas praised his side for their second half blitz of Kelso that earned them a place in the Premiership play-off final.
Hawick edge Borders derby to earn Premiership final spot
Hawick took their place in the Scottish Premiership final with a second-half show of strength that saw them see off the challenge of a plucky Kelso outfit.
Scotland's finest hour: Looking back at the 1986 Calcutta Cup demolition
Scotland's demolition of England in the 1986 Five Nations was not just measured in the record 33-6 victory, as Alasdair Reid recalls.
5 France hard men that show it's not all about flair
There is more than a convenient alliteration in the expression ‘French flair’. For as long as rugby has been played, the French have played it with levels of élan and joie de vivre that no other nation has been able to match. A golden thread of scintillating back play runs through the history of the sport in France, populated by such legendary players as Jo Maso, Pierre Villepreux, Pierre Berbizier, Serge Blanco, Patrice Lagisquet and Thomas Castaignede – right up to Antoine Dupont, the genius scrum half of today.
