Scottish Rugby News | Herald Scotland http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby Scottish Rugby News | Herald Scotland Copyright 2012 Herald & Times Group all rights reserved 2012-02-10T07:40:01Z Glasgow Warriors 19 Scarlets 9: Hard work overcomes familiar flaws http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/glasgow-warriors-19-scarlets-9-hard-work-overcomes-familiar-flaws.16718605 A Warriors team assembled at just 48 hours' notice battled hard at Firhill last night for what could prove to be a crucial victory in their bid to reach the RaboDirect Pro12 play-offs. Scotland captain Ross Ford eager to put a lid on the Welsh http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/scotland-captain-ross-ford-eager-to-put-a-lid-on-the-welsh.16718022 Player power has held sway in helping bring about a change of policy for Scotland's trip to Cardiff this weekend as the visitors have asked for the Millennium Stadium roof to be closed. Musings on the 'if'' word (with apologies to Rudyard Kipling) http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/musings-on-the-if-word-with-apologies-to-rudyard-kipling.16718349 If David Kipling Denton can continue to keep his head when all about him are losing theirs. The pressure and privilege of playing at the highest level http://www.heraldscotland.com/rugby/rugby-bloggers/the-pressure-and-privilege-of-playing-at-the-highest-level.2012023774 This blog has become a welcome bit of mental stimulation for me and I hope you’re all enjoying reading it as much as I am writing it. Andy Robinson taking a calculated risk with Laidlaw http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/andy-robinson-taking-a-calculated-risk-with-laidlaw.16706590 So it was all Dan Parks' fault then as Scotland lost to England at Murrayfield on Saturday? Interview: Teenager ready to go the whole Hogg with Scotland . . . http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/interview-teenager-ready-to-go-the-whole-hogg-with-scotland.16706661 Isaac Newton might have been helped by standing on the shoulders of giants, but we should maybe be wary of using the phrase in relation to the rise of Stuart Hogg. Greig Laidlaw calls for composure to cure trying time for Scotland http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/greig-laidlaw-calls-for-composure-to-cure-trying-time-for-scotland.16709865 As he prepares to take the tiller for Sunday's trip to Wales, Greig Laidlaw has told his Scotland team-mates to calm down when the try line looms. Brotherly pride will overcome difficult day . . . http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/brotherly-pride-will-overcome-difficult-day.16709703 Max Evans is confident he will be able to cope with the emotions of returning to the ground where his brother Thom almost lost his life two years ago. Scotland line-up for Wales clash revealed http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/scotland-line-up-for-wales-clash-revealed.1328711119 Scotland have made two enforced changes for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff, with Greig Laidlaw set to make his first Test start. Dan Parks: 'now is the right time to retire from Test rugby' http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/dan-parks-now-is-the-right-time-to-retire-from-test-rugby.16697930 One of Scotland's most controversial international careers ended yesterday when Dan Parks announced his retirement from Test rugby. More often than not a controversial selection, it is too easy to ignore the significant contribution Dan Parks made to Scotland's cause http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/more-often-than-not-a-controversial-selection-it-is-too-easy-to-ignore-the-significant-contribution-dan-parks-made-t Dan Parks' Test career divided opinion from the outset, the flyhalf's inclusion in the squad for the first match of Matt Williams' brief reign as Scotland coach being viewed in some quarters as undermining the most popular player in the country. Lineen: our loss will be Scotland's gain http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/lineen-our-loss-will-be-scotlands-gain.16698092 Dan Parks' decision to quit Test rugby went some way towards clarifying matters but Scotland's management still have major decisions to make at half-back ahead of today's official team announcement. Dan Parks quits international rugby http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/dan-parks-quits-international-rugby.1328635977 Scotland fly-half Dan Parks today announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect, five days before the RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales. Scotland's old brigade are calling for young reinforcements http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/scotlands-old-brigade-are-calling-for-young-reinforcements.16687484 There was no disguising the sense of deflation among three of Scotland's proudest rugby warriors yesterday, as they gazed back at the Six Nations defeat to England and looked forward to this weekend's clash with the Welsh at the Millennium Stadium. Club rugby: It's not all doom and gloom on the international front. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/club-rugby-its-not-all-doom-and-gloom-on-the-international-front.16687579 Last night, even as the post-mortems were continuing elsewhere into the Calcutta Cup reverse, Ian Rankin, Ally Donaldson and Fergus Pringle were working flat out at Myreside, as they build up to Scotland's club international matches with France and Ireland over the next five weeks. Players 'unsettled' by Andy Robinson's team changes, says Scotland lock Jim Hamilton http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/players-unsettled-by-andy-robinsons-team-changes-says-scotland-lock-jim-hamilton.16677689 JIM HAMILTON, one of the senior members of the Scotland squad, has called on the management to stop unsettling the team by repeatedly changing the line-up after Saturday's Calcutta Cup defeat by England. Ifs and buts don't win rugby matches, as Scotland learned to their cost against England http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/ifs-and-buts-dont-win-rugby-matches-as-scotland-learned-to-their-cost-against-england.16677820 Scotland could have thrashed England if Jim Hamilton's early break had created the try they desperately needed at Murrayfield on Saturday. Wales' last-gasp win sets up intriguing meeting with Scotland http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/wales-last-gasp-win-sets-up-intriguing-meeting-with-scotland.16677697 When you ticked off the litany of travails which surrounded Wales before and during their momentous 23-21 victory yesterday over Ireland in Dublin, it offered scant consolation for Scotland who have to confront the principality's finest at the Millennium Stadium next Sunday. Scotland 6 England 13: Same old story as familiar failings return to haunt Robinson's men http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/scotland-6-england-13-same-old-story-as-familiar-failings-return-to-haunt-robinsons-men.16670843 Been there, did that, didn't get the T-shirt. Scots got what they deserved http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/scots-got-what-they-deserved.16670865 It is the oldest truth in rugby that you won't win matches if you don't take your chances. Robinson vows whole team will work to fix shortcomings http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/robinson-vows-whole-team-will-work-to-fix-shortcomings.16670876 As his players admitted their inability to score tries is reaching crisis proportions, Scotland's head coach Andy Robinson conceded pressure is building on him and his management team following last night's Calcutta Cup defeat to England. Opening the campaign on a high is vital to both of the coaches contesting the Calcutta Cup http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/opening-the-campaign-on-a-high-is-vital-to-both-of-the-coaches-contesting-the-calcutta-cup.16666193 Careers as well as the Calcutta Cup may be on the line at Murrayfield today as the 2012 RBS 6 Nations championship kicks off with the oldest and grandest fixture of all. Deep freeze puts Wales in Pole position http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/deep-freeze-puts-wales-in-pole-position.16666253 Gdansk, the Baltic port where the Solidarity free trade union emerged in 1980 under Lech Walesa, is an unusual place to begin an RBS 6 Nations campaign. Earls replaced by McFadden at No.13 http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/earls-replaced-by-mcfadden-at-no13-x.16666264 Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's match with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls, pictured, was withdrawn for personal reasons. Scotland A 35 England Saxons 0 http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/scotland-a-35-england-saxons-0-x.16666411 A stunning result, and a performance to stir the blood on the opening weekend of the RBS 6 Nations Championship. 'Occasion can help us avoid another stuttering start' http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/occasion-can-help-us-avoid-another-stuttering-start.16666226 The unusual situation of facing England at Murrayfield in the opening match of the RBS 6 Nations championship could be just what Scotland need to get over their first-day jitters, according to one of the team's most experienced campaigners. Strokosch: Robinson desperate to put one over England http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/strokosch-robinson-desperate-to-put-one-over-england.16655389 Al Strokosch, one of Scotland's most senior players, has claimed that no-one in the national team can match the level of "hate" towards Saturday's opposition that is felt by their English coach, Andy Robinson. Exclusive interview. Part III. Andy Nicol and Chris Paterson discuss winning starts and how this year's championship may develop http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/exclusive-interview-part-iii-andy-nicol-and-chris-paterson-discuss-winning-starts-and-how-this-years-championship-ma As the RBS 6 Nations Championship roadshow got underway at the prop forward production line that is Hillfoots RFC, Herald Sport's Kevin Ferrie took the chance to quiz former Scotland captains and now RBS ambassadors Chris Paterson and Andy Nicol on their thoughts on this season's championship. SRU president demands win against Auld Enemy tomorrow http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/sru-president-demands-win-against-auld-enemy-tomorrow.16655492 Ian McLauchlan, the president of the Scottish Rugby Union, has warned the Scotland head coach Andy Robinson and his players that they must start winning matches when the RBS 6 Nations gets under way against England at Murrayfield tomorrow. Exclusive interview: Kelly says his heroes have what it takes to triumph . . . http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/exclusive-interview-kelly-says-his-heroes-have-what-it-takes-to-triumph.16658774 Talk about the ups and downs of sport.