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Scottish rugby correspondent @timessport @timesscotland. Opinions own etc.
Scotland
Joined August 2015
The wee man sums up the mood of a nation. Never in doubt, eh? The great Hampden heist in full flow. Glorious (although less so when you've 1,000 words to file on the whistle)
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The wee man sums up the mood of a nation. Never in doubt, eh? The great Hampden heist in full flow. Glorious (although less so when you've 1,000 words to file on the whistle)
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Certainly makes for interesting reading in light of SRU insistence that GT would have no direct involvement with Newcastle, incidentally the only rugby outfit on Red Bull's roster
Exclusive: Understand that Gregor Townsend made a brief visit to Kingston Park yesterday and has begun his Red Bull role by establishing possible recruits - both for summer 2026 and summer 2027 - to revamp Newcastle.
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As per @TimesSport story of Sep 27, Radford will combine Scotland and Northampton duties until the end of the season. Seems to be becoming a bit of a theme!
We are delighted to welcome Lee Radford to the team as Scotland's new defence coach š” Read all about Lee's appointment ā¬ļø #AsOne
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On the whistle thoughts from Celtic Park @TimesSport as Daizen Maeda's 93rd minute header gets the champions out of jail against ambitious, fearless Motherwell
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Celtic 3 Motherwell 2: The versatile Japanese forward did not let up against Jens Berthel Askouās team, netting in stoppage time when the hosts were toiling
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Our @TimesSport take on the Warriors' latest Benetton botch-job
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Benetton 16 Glasgow Warriors 14: Rhyno Smith drop goal completes hostsā fightback and seals a miserable trip to Italy for Franco Smithās side
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Today's front page as Franco Smith insists Glasgow were "the better team the whole night" despite having appeared to stop playing after half an hour. Link to @TimesSport match analysis ā¬ļø
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We'll all be lamenting Glasgow's self-harm, but what a turnaround from Kitty's boys to take full advantage. As Franco Smith has just told us on his post-match call, it must have been a decent half-time team talk!
Benetton's new Scottish head coach on facing Glasgow, how Franco Smith's work provides a template for his own new role and importance of giving people space to do their jobs. It's a big weekend in the MacRae household (split between Melrose and Treviso) with wee Bran turning 7
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Benetton's new Scottish head coach on facing Glasgow, how Franco Smith's work provides a template for his own new role and importance of giving people space to do their jobs. It's a big weekend in the MacRae household (split between Melrose and Treviso) with wee Bran turning 7
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No great surprise - would have been a miserable experience for all concerned (insert own jokes here)
Tonight's Ulster match has been postponed. Forecast storm force winds it is no longer safe to play the match at Hive Stadium, Scottish Gas Murrayfield or any other suitable venue throughout Scotland. Read more šļø https://t.co/buQLzOJwFv
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On the whistle thoughts @TimesSport from rain-lashed Celtic Park as Brendan Rodgers' team draw another blank to prompt more unrest in the stands. The Scottish champions were dealt a rough hand by the officials, but got what they deserved overall
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Celtic 0 Sporting Braga 2: Portuguese side triumph at Celtic Park after a long-range strike from Ricardo Horta and a fortunate deflection from Gabri MartĆnez
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The SRU are fully supportive of Gregor Townsend taking on an advisory role with Red Bull alongside his Scotland duties, but there are some obvious issues in a case that has the hallmarks of wanting to have your cake and eat it. Comment/analysis @TimesSport
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SRU argue head coach working with drinks brandās rugby side will benefit national team but could Townsend have not devoted more time to his country?
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This sounds really cool (certified sad sack speaking here)
To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of @MurrayfieldStad, we've teamed up with @EssentialEdin to showcase the history of the stadium š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æ Grab your family and friends and head down to the St Andrews Square garden to read through the Murrayfield Then and NowĀ exhibition šš¤ #AsOne
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The SRU are fully supportive of Gregor Townsend taking on an advisory role with Red Bull alongside his Scotland duties, but there are some obvious issues in a case that has the hallmarks of wanting to have your cake and eat it. Comment/analysis @TimesSport
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SRU argue head coach working with drinks brandās rugby side will benefit national team but could Townsend have not devoted more time to his country?
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Sam Chalmers hit the headlines at 19 after being given a two-year doping ban. A Scotland age-grade star with ambitions to break into pro rugby, his life was turned upside down. Here's how he rebuilt @TimesSport @CraigWatsonpix @SamChalmers7
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Son of former Scotland star Craig Chalmers has found fulfilment in life after darkness of a two-year doping ban as teenager that ended elite rugby aspirations
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Today's front page as Sean Everitt insists "nothing is broken" at Edinburgh despite some rather depressing first day evidence in Parma. Full match analysis @TimesSport
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Coming up @TimesSport: How @SamChalmers7 rebuilt his life after the shame of a two-year doping ban. Found this a really uplifting one to do, with the usual expert help from @CraigWatsonpix
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News @TimesSport: Lee Radford may stay involved with Northampton even when he finalises a deal to become the new Scotland defence coach. With Saints keen not to lose such a key figure, we understand they are negotiating with SRU for Radford to combine both roles until next summer
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News @TimesSport: Lee Radford may stay involved with Northampton even when he finalises a deal to become the new Scotland defence coach. With Saints keen not to lose such a key figure, we understand they are negotiating with SRU for Radford to combine both roles until next summer
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Confirmed: Dempsey out, Euan Ferrie in to start - he will wear 6, Matt Fagerson will wear 8. Max Williamson onto bench
Only just back from long-term injury, Jack Dempsey has gone down in the warm-up here at Scotstoun. Clearly struggling to move freely - we await news of any team change
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