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1 week ago | 
snnsports.co.uk | Findlay Brown
Falkirk are back in the Scottish Premiership for the first time in 15 years following their title winning Championship season last time out, completing back-to-back promotions from the third tier to the first, but are they ready for their return to the top table?
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1 week ago | 
theoffsideline.com | Findlay Brown
KENNY MURRAY says his Scotland Under-20s side will draw confidence from Friday’s victory over Ireland in their only warm-up match ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy which kicks off at the end of this month – not just because of the progress they have made since their Six Nations campaign, but also because of the scope he sees for further improvement.
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2 weeks ago | 
theoffsideline.com | Findlay Brown
FINDLAY BROWN @ Kingspan StadiumSCOTLAND U20s secured a convincing win in Belfast this afternoon, powering past hosts Ireland at the Kingspan Stadium, timing their remarkable improvement impeccably as they head into the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, kicking off at the end of this month.
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2 weeks ago | 
snnsports.co.uk | Findlay Brown
Dundee presented new manager Steven Pressley to the media today at the club’s training centre in Gardyne. Appointed as Tony Docherty’s replacement 10 days ago following the former Aberdeen assistant’s dismissal, Pressley cut short a holiday celebrating his silver wedding anniversary to begin his new role, demonstrating his commitment from the outset. He was joined by new Technical Manager David Longwell, who was appointed on the same day.
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2 weeks ago | 
snnsports.co.uk | Findlay Brown
New Dundee manager Steven Pressley was introduced to the media today at the club’s training ground in Gardyne, giving the former Dundee United defender his first opportunity to address both the press and a support that has been mixed in its response to his appointment. With the transfer window, and the inevitable merry-go-round of ins and outs, set to begin on Monday, Pressley was asked about his thoughts on the current squad and his plans for recruitment this summer.
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3 weeks ago | 
scottishrugbyblog.co.uk | Findlay Brown
After a dominant performance against the Stormers, Glasgow Warriors flanker Rory Darge said the side’s blend of mental toughness and physicality was key to victory which means they will face Leinster in the semis. Darge scored the opening try for the hosts at Scotsoun in their 36-18 win over the 2022 champions, one in which the performance was of almost level importance to progression to the next round to the back-rower.
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4 weeks ago | 
scottishrugbyblog.co.uk | Findlay Brown
Franco Smith says his side will not get “over-excited” despite delivering another strong performance to beat the Stormers 36-18 and seal progression to the next round, almost a year on from their quarter-final victory over the 2022 champions at Scotsoun. Forced to stand their ground during a gruelling opening few minutes, Glasgow were forced to concede three as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu opened the scoring, Smith praising the character his players showed.
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2 months ago | 
scottishrugbyblog.co.uk | Findlay Brown
As the domestic game braces itself to lose yet another star with Jamie Ritchie swapping the capital for the sunny shores of Perpignan this summer, could this loss actually be the best thing for the national team. Scottish rugby, for all its heart stopping and roller-coaster-like gut wrenching, has more fault lines than the Ring of Fire. Not least the fact that Scotland has only two professional teams, as many as Italy and half the number of the Welsh and Irish.
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2 months ago | 
scottishrugbyblog.co.uk | Findlay Brown
In many ways the most difficult task was never going to be the physical one, despite the presence of a visiting Bulls side with plenty of muscle and then some. No, the reality was that the battle was very much a mental one, for the Glasgow Warriors must wrestle with an existential crisis far bigger than any Bulls second-row.
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2 months ago | 
scottishrugbyblog.co.uk | Findlay Brown
A 43-19 win over Leicester Tigers marked the club’s first knockout win in Europe’s premier competition and set-up a quarter-final clash with Leinster. Both as the home side and slight favourites, the Scotsoun supporters were stunned to see their side 5-0 down after just three minutes. Two penalties in quick successions set the stage for Leicester as double World Cup winner Handre Pollard opted for the corner with Ollie Cracknell delivering the first blow, powering over from close range.
