Scotland comments on Ireland come back to bite them in new Netflix documentary
“We’re due these f***ers one!” The new Netflix rugby documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact, is out now. The sneaky stars of the show are Finn Russell and Scotland. The Scots last won the Five Nations in 1999 but have yet to claim the big prize since Italy joined, making it the Six Nations. Up until […]
2 years ago
Laura Woods, Ally McCoist and Stuart Hogg get new gigs as BT Sport rebranded and revamped
The channel officially launches after rebranding from BT Sport Laura Woods has been confirmed as the lead presenter for TNT Sports’ coverage of the Champions League. The channel, which has rebranded from BT Sport, officially launched today (July 18) confirmed Woods would be leading their coverage alongside Lynsey Hipgrave, who will present on Premier League […]
2 years ago
Premiership stars dish dirt on teammates and select strongest rugby players
“He’s a real gym monkey and he’ll want me to say him!” We asked a host of Gallagher Premiership stars to name the strongest rugby players in their squad, and there were plenty of candidates suggested. After weeks stacked upon weeks of the pre-season grind, the best clubs in Europe are returning to action. The […]
3 years ago
Stuart Hogg picks Ireland star as strongest teammate in the gym
“I’ve thrown myself under the bus, here!” It was Gallagher Premiership launch day, down at Twickenham Stadium, on Thursday morning and Stuart Hogg was in flying form, even if Henry Slade had given us a few pre-loaded questions. The Scotland and Lions fullback underwent some knee surgery, earlier this summer, and has trimmed down from […]
3 years ago
Where do Stuart Hogg and Scotland get off?
“I won’t miss this.” So groused Stuart Hogg as he wrapped up another underwhelming Six Nations campaign with his final press commitment. One wondered whether the fullback was referring to the Scotland captaincy or the championship itself. The 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa was the launchpad, we were told. Buoyed by a record inclusion […]
4 years ago
Stuart Hogg fires back at Scottish reporters in spiky post-match press conference
“We gave away a wee bit too many penalties.” Stuart Hogg was still coming to terms with his side’s 26-5 defeat to Ireland at Aviva Stadium, this evening. The last thing he needed was a reminder of a chance he blew, or of that drinking session in Edinburgh, last Sunday. The Scotland captain was one […]
4 years ago