2012 Six Nations Rugby: Scotland Searching for Answers After France’s Rally

Ross Rennie’s facial expression in postgame interviews said it all. Man of the match in a hard-fought defeat to France, Rennie simply looked stunned. He wasn’t the only one as the crowd’s collective head hung low. “We put another massive effort in,” the steadfast open-side flanker lamented. “To come away with nothing, I think everyone is probably down.” Despite... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Scotland Loses Strokosch 4-6 Weeks to Broken Hand

As if the loss to Wales on Sunday wasn’t enough, Scotland will now have to continue their Six Nations campaign without Alasdair Strokosch. Scotland’s starting flanker sustained a broken hand in yesterday’s defeat in Millennium Stadium and according to team doctor James Robson will miss four to six weeks. The 29-year-old Strokosch has 24 caps for Scotland and has been an important... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Despite 0-2 Record, Future Looks Promising for Scotland

It may be a little too early to begin discussing Scotland’s potential in future tournaments as the 2012 RBS Six Nations is still going on, but Andy Robinson had to be encouraged by the play of his young players at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday. Even as yesterday’s humbling defeat to Wales ferments in the minds of Robinson’s team, 22-year-old David Denton, 19-year-old Stuart Hogg,... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Second Half Letdown Dooms Scotland Against Wales

The first 40 minutes of Sunday’s RBS Six Nations Rugby in Millennium Stadium match went nearly as well as any Scottish fan could have hoped for. Nearly as well. As the first half of extremely physical rugby drew to a close, Scotland and Wales appeared ready to enter the changing rooms knotted at 3-3. But a late surge by Scotland pushed the Welsh defense to the brink of the white line and offensive... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Time Is Now for Scotland as They Get Set to Face Wales

It must be difficult for Scotland to forget about last weekend’s Calcutta Cup defeat. The 13-6 heartbreaking loss to bitter rival England has been analysed and discussed from virtually every angle over the last seven days and Andy Robinson’s squad must find a way to move on if they hope to triumph over a Welsh side brimming with confidence. Winger Max Evans seems to have an idea of how... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Laidlaw Gets Chance to Prove Himself Versus Wales

It was only a matter of inches. A slightly different bounce or a little more reach—that was all that separated stand-off replacement Greig Laidlaw from becoming a hero for Scotland last weekend against England. In just 23 minutes of play, Laidlaw impressed Scotland coach Andy Robinson enough to earn a spot in the starting XV this weekend against Wales. Although it will be... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Probable Starting XV for Scotand Against Wales

With Dan Parks officially out of the picture, Scotland coach Andy Robinson faces few difficult decisions in his starting XV for this weekend. As Greig Laidlaw prepares to take over the Number 10 from the departed Parks, Robinson must chose between Chris Cusiter and Mike Blair for the scrum-half position.  Cusiter may have turned in Scotland’s best performance against England apart from Man... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Scotland’s Parks Retires from International Competition

Amid significant controversy and consternation, Scotland’s Dan Parks has announced his retirement from international rugby today. Parks’ decision comes after a lackluster performance against rival England, in last weekend’s Calcutta Cup. After the England loss, Parks faced criticism from a wide array of sources who challenged Parks slow pace of play and predictable attack. In his... 

2012 Six Nations Rugby: Wales-Scotland Match Preview

Scotland coach Andy Robinson has a lot to think about this week. After a less-than-sterling performance against England last Saturday at Murrayfield, Robinson’s Scottish side have little time to regroup and prepare for a strong Wales team coming off a second straight significant victory against Ireland. Of the many tactical decisions facing Robinson and attack coach Gregor Townsend, none is more... 

2012 Six Nations: Scotland’s Dan Parks Has Difficult Road Ahead

It has been a tough few matches for Scotland fly-half Dan Parks. After he missed a makable drop-goal against Argentina in this past year’s Rugby World Cup that would’ve helped put Scotland in a better chance to advance, many felt Parks would be crucial in last night’s Calcutta Cup against bitter-rival England. Parks’ night opened strongly for Scotland, as his two penalties paced... 

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