Scotland Rugby

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  • Saturday, 9. February, 2013
    Four-try Scots surge past Italy

    Four-try Scots surge past Italy

    Stuart Hogg's 90-metre sprint was the highlight for Scotland as they kick-started their 6 Nations campaign with a 34-10 home win over Italy.

  • Friday, 8. February, 2013
    Parisse: Italy are underdogs

    Parisse: Italy are underdogs

    Sergio Parisse has rubbished claims that Italy are hot favourites to defeat Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Friday, 8. February, 2013
    Ryan urges Scotland reaction

    Ryan urges Scotland reaction

    Scotland forwards coach Dean Ryan is hoping his side have learned lessons ahead of their clash with Italy.

  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    Pyrgos eyeing starting spot

    Pyrgos eyeing starting spot

    Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos insists he is ready to step out of the shadows and compete to become the long-term heir to Mike Blair.

  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    Hope for Strokosch return

    Hope for Strokosch return

    Scotland's Alasdair Strokosch could still play some part in the RBS 6 Nations despite confirmation he suffered a fractured bone near his eye.

  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    Laidlaw: Time to repay fans

    Laidlaw: Time to repay fans

    Scrum-half Greig Laidlaw insists it is time Scotland repaid their long-suffering fans with a Six Nations win.

  • Wednesday, 6. February, 2013
    Laidlaw wants to stay at No.9

    Laidlaw wants to stay at No.9

    Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw is hoping his days of filling in at stand-off are over after he was handed the number nine jersey.

  • Wednesday, 6. February, 2013
    Ford warns of Italy pack attack

    Ford warns of Italy pack attack

    Scotland's browbeaten pack must prepare themselves for another test of their physicality and commitment, in-coming hooker Ross Ford has warned.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Harley to learn from team-mates

    Harley to learn from team-mates

    Scotland forward Rob Harley has pointed to Kelly Brown and Johnnie Beattie as shining examples of the type of player he hopes to become.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Hall and Strokosch ruled out

    Hall and Strokosch ruled out

    Scotland's interim head coach Scott Johnson has been forced to make two changes to his side for this weekend's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Maitland eyes win over Italy

    Maitland eyes win over Italy

    Sean Maitland insists Scotland must prevail in this weekend's clash with Italy if they have any hope of resurrecting their 6 Nations campaign.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Hogg happy to stay at 15

    Hogg happy to stay at 15

    Scotland's Stuart Hogg insists he would be happy to remain in the No 15 shirt amid calls to push him into midfield.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Maitland aims to build on debut try

    Maitland aims to build on debut try

    Sean Maitland is determined to make an impression at Murrayfield next Saturday following his Scotland debut.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Maitland positive after defeat

    Maitland positive after defeat

    Sean Maitland is eager to improve on his bright start for Scotland in the remainder of the Six Nations.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Strokosch blow for Scotland

    Strokosch blow for Scotland

    Scotland flanker Alasdair Strokosch has suffered a fractured eye socket and will see a specialist to determine whether his Six Nations is over.