honestly united Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 8 hours ago, Stevieda said: Looks like a great appointment. Any idea why it’s a consultant role rather than head of performance? Seems significant as he will not have full remit and responsibility. Normally a consultant just gives a view then the other directors cherry pick phrases from a report that support what they already want to do. Not that I dont have faith in the directors of Scottish rugby… Why has he left Ireland? Looking at what they have done over the past 10 years you’d have to assume he’s been incredibly successful. From what I can gather he's also employed by the Australian RFU, so is not 100% full time in the role for Scotland, however any input that can improve our age group and general player development has to be welcomed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 South Africa and NZ knocking the absolute shite out of each other. SA crowd in full ST Mirren mode at any decision that goes against them 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 SA see it out. There will be some really sore bodies tomorrow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 6 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: SA crowd in full ST Mirren mode at any decision that goes against them was that before or after the knock on try they got 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 2 hours ago, ajwffc said: was that before or after the knock on try they got During 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Australia beat Argentina. Always nice to see a diddy team get an upset win! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) Oh noes. England can’t play their trademark blitz defence anymore as Felix Jones has quit after only seven months. Edited September 4 by Savage Henry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 NZ fail to take advantage of a South African yellow card. As soon as it goes back to 15 a side, NZ get a guy binned and SA score. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 And the Boks beat the All Blacks again. First time since 1949 that they have beaten them 4 times in a row 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Australia absolutely destroyed by Argentina. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 26 minutes ago, Swarley said: Australia absolutely destroyed by Argentina. I've only seen the highlights, I might watch the whole thing from 30 minutes tomorrow. Australia led 20-3 at that point; in the next 50 minutes they shipped 64 points. Argentina scored 50 points in the final 33 minutes. Australia's next 6 games are New Zealand at home and then away to New Zealand, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, GordonS said: I've only seen the highlights, I might watch the whole thing from 30 minutes tomorrow. Australia led 20-3 at that point; in the next 50 minutes they shipped 64 points. Argentina scored 50 points in the final 33 minutes. Australia's next 6 games are New Zealand at home and then away to New Zealand, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. I'd comfortably say that'll be 6 defeats for the Wallabies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAD Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 16 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: And the Boks beat the All Blacks again. First time since 1949 that they have beaten them 4 times in a row Some spectacular foot shooting from the Kiwis as well, a level Scotland would have been proud of, from missing penalties in front of the post, to an absolutely mental yellow card for taking out Kolbe for pretty much no reason, to giving away some of the most pointlessly obvious penalties you'll ever see with no hope of gaining any advantage. Hope the likes of Turner and Gilchrist weren't taking notes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 10 hours ago, GordonS said: I've only seen the highlights, I might watch the whole thing from 30 minutes tomorrow. Australia led 20-3 at that point; in the next 50 minutes they shipped 64 points. Argentina scored 50 points in the final 33 minutes. Australia's next 6 games are New Zealand at home and then away to New Zealand, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Guess which one they’ll replace the entire squad for and pull out a win? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 4 hours ago, Savage Henry said: Guess which one they’ll replace the entire squad for and pull out a win? Hopefully Wales 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 48 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: Hopefully Wales ^^^ This. As much as is wrong with Scotland, two years ago Glasgow-Edinburgh selection should have beaten an Australia that was better than their current side. It's hard to see them beating anyone but Wales, and they don't look like favourites in that one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted Tuesday at 10:43 Share Posted Tuesday at 10:43 (edited) On 03/07/2024 at 20:59, HibeeJibee said: Arrested... Charged... ... again: Stuart Hogg arrested again for breach of bail, return hangs in the balance : Planet Rugby Former Scotland captain and full-back Stuart Hogg has been arrested for a second time this year and will appear in court today. The 32-year-old was apprehended and charged at a property in Hawick for allegedly breaching his bail conditions and is due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court today. This comes after Hogg was arrested in February after a Scotland Six Nations match at his estranged wife’s house for allegedly engaging in the course of conduct which caused fear and alarm. He appeared in court in May, where he denied abusing and stalking his wife Gillian, and was charged under section one of the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act, which alleges he engaged in a course of behaviour which was “abusive”. Hogg is set to stand trial on July 30 after he was granted bail, but Police Scotland confirmed today that he has been arrested for allegedly breaching his bail conditions. “Around 2 pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, officers attended at an address in Hawick and a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a breach of bail,” A Police Scotland spokesperson said. “He is due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, July 3.” The Scottish full-back announced his retirement from rugby ahead of last year’s Rugby World Cup in France but has since made a U-turn on his decision. He has signed a two-year deal, with an option of a third, at French Top 14 club Montpellier ahead of next season after reportedly fielding offers from Premiership outfit Newcastle Falcons and Japanese clubs. That deal could hang in the balance depending on the outcome of his trial. It is reported that he will take a massive pay cut from his most recent rugby contract with Exeter Chiefs, where he was believed to be earning a salary of around £580,000 a season. Reports in France suggest that he will be taking home around £350,000. Montpellier’s president, Mohed Altrad, confirmed that Hogg had signed a deal with this season’s Top 14 strugglers, who narrowly avoided relegation, but he was not listed among the club’s new signings ahead of the 2024/25 season. On 03/07/2024 at 21:03, Mark Connolly said: Guilty plea https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/former-scotland-international-stuart-hogg-29469824 Hogg returned to UK yesterday for his domestic violence trial later this week... Just been lifted for stalking and breaching bail (yet again): Stuart Hogg arrested over alleged stalking - BBC News Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been arrested over alleged stalking and a breach of bail conditions. The 32-year-old, who currently plays for French team Montpellier, was due to appear at a court in the Borders this week to stand trial over domestic abuse charges. Police Scotland said: "A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with stalking offences and breach of bail conditions." They added that he was due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court and a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Simultaneously getting lauded for Montpellier debut on Saturday: Stuart Hogg praised as former Scotland captain scores for Montpellier on return to rugby (scotsman.com) Stuart Hogg tipped for Scotland recall after scoring on his debut for Montpellier - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck Disturbing. Bizarre. Edited Tuesday at 10:44 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted Tuesday at 11:49 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:49 1 hour ago, HibeeJibee said: Hogg returned to UK yesterday for his domestic violence trial later this week... Just been lifted for stalking and breaching bail (yet again): Stuart Hogg arrested over alleged stalking - BBC News Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been arrested over alleged stalking and a breach of bail conditions. The 32-year-old, who currently plays for French team Montpellier, was due to appear at a court in the Borders this week to stand trial over domestic abuse charges. Police Scotland said: "A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with stalking offences and breach of bail conditions." They added that he was due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court and a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Simultaneously getting lauded for Montpellier debut on Saturday: Stuart Hogg praised as former Scotland captain scores for Montpellier on return to rugby (scotsman.com) Stuart Hogg tipped for Scotland recall after scoring on his debut for Montpellier - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck Disturbing. Bizarre. There at least two forward passes in that try. And his hair transplant hasn’t taken. Next to no chance of a Scotland recall, though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted Tuesday at 17:55 Share Posted Tuesday at 17:55 Hogg should be nowhere near our squad. The fact we are well covered in his position anyway is irrelevant. Boys a wrong un. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted Tuesday at 18:18 Share Posted Tuesday at 18:18 It's hard to imagine that someone like him will get a jury in the Borders who aren't aware of the story 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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