Darge given first Scotland start against France
Rory Darge will make his first start for Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Grand Slam-chasing France at Murrayfield.
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Hogg: We're disappointed
Stuart Hogg gave credit to Wales' tactics but lamented a sub-par Scotland performance after a disappointing 20-17 Guinness Six Nations defeat in Cardiff. Darcy Graham's first-half try and three Finn Russell penalties ensured the visitors kept pace with the defending champions, with the score 14-14 at half-time. Ad/> The two teams exchanged second-half penalties before Dan Biggar landed a drop goal 12 minutes from time while Russell was in the sin-bin to nudge Wales to a crucial victory.
George at the double as England down Italy in Rome
Finn Russell's late penalty had dealt England a third successive Guinness Six Nations Round 1 defeat, but Eddie Jones' men ran in three first-half tries in the Italian capital to ensure Kieran Crowley's first home Championship game in charge ended in defeat. George's double followed Marcus Smith's opener, while Elliot Daly added the bonus-point score early in the second half. Kyle Sinckler added a fifth late on as England boosted their points difference in a bid to get back into Championship contention.
Hogg: We're dissappointed
Stuart Hogg gave credit to Wales' tactics but lamented a sub-par Scotland performance after a disappointing 20-17 Guinness Six Nations defeat in Cardiff.Darcy Graham's first-half try and three Finn Russell penalties ensured the visitors kept pace with the defending champions, with the score 14-14 at half-time.The two teams exchanged second-half penalties before Dan Biggar landed a drop goal 12 minutes from time while Russell was in the sin-bin to nudge Wales to a crucial victory.Scotland, who started their Championship campaign with a Calcutta Cup success against England, were talked up as potential title contenders after Round 1.Hogg says the hype did not affect his team and was quick to praise Wales, who were excellent in defence and prayed on Scotland's errors. But the captain was left frustrated by the scrappy performance and says it fell short of expectations.«We are bitterly disappointed,» he said.«The stuff we are in control with like being on the front foot, we did well and we are really dangerous but we weren't allowed to do much of that.
Wales edge past Scotland to open championship account
Wales got their Guinness Six Nations campaign back on track with a nailbiting 20-17 win over Scotland at Principality Stadium.Darcy Graham scored for Scotland early in the first half, before Tomas Francis cross for Wales just before half-time, with the sides heading into the second half level.
Charlie Savala signs new Edinburgh deal and explains his admiration for Finn Russell
Edinburgh Rugby have high hopes for their 21-year-old Australian stand-off Charlie Savala.
England flyhalf Smith glad of Biggar backing on Lions tour
England flyhalf Marcus Smith says he learned valuable lessons from Dan Biggar during last year's British and Irish Lions tour as he prepares to go head to head with the Wales stand-off in the Six Nations.
Marcus Smith recalls Dan Biggar’s Lions welcome ahead of Six Nations showdown
Marcus Smith recalls being welcomed on to last year’s Lions tour of South Africa by being beaten at cards by Dan Biggar as he turns his attention towards facing the Wales fly-half at Twickenham.