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Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed

Gregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in Pool B can help his team in their quest to progress. After ...

25 Sept 2023 at 10:06

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Tullamore Lions Club donates €2,000 towards disaster relief in Tonga

On the 15th of January last, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano erupted in a blast 600 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. It prompted a tsunami. Local journalist, Marian Kupu, described, in the International ...

04 Mar 2022 at 16:00

Sport

Wounded Scotland urged to get ‘heads straight’ for Tonga clash

John Dalziel has no doubt about Scotland’s ability to bounce back from their opening-weekend setback against South Africa and set up a potential qualification decider with Ireland in Paris. The Scots suffered a demoralising start to their ...

13 Sept 2023 at 16:14

Sport

Rory Sutherland hopes strong show against Tonga helps him find a fresh challenge

Rory Sutherland is hoping his surprise recall to the Scotland starting XV for Sunday’s must-win World Cup showdown with Tonga can help him in his “stressful” search for a new club. The 31-year-old prop is in the unusual position of being ...

22 Sept 2023 at 13:05

Sport

Elliott Whitehead ends international career with try as England whitewash Tonga

England scored two tries in each half to complete a series whitewash over Tonga with a convincing 26-4 win at the AMT Headingley Stadium. The hosts started the game in the same dominant fashion as they had finished in Huddersfield and ...

04 Nov 2023 at 16:46

Sport

Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel

John Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It was announced on Sunday night – after ...

25 Sept 2023 at 15:42

Sport

England were ‘desperate to win’ after Tonga provocation – Shaun Wane

England head coach Shaun Wane was “absolutely desperate” for victory as he saw his side wrap up a series win over Tonga with a 14-4 triumph at the John Smith’s Stadium. England were keen to continue the good work from their ...

28 Oct 2023 at 17:57

Sport

Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris start for Scotland in crucial Tonga clash

British and Irish Lions pair Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris have been restored to the Scotland XV for Sunday’s World Cup pool B match against Tonga. Head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes in total to his ...

22 Sept 2023 at 07:39

Sport

Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely gutted” by ...

12 Sept 2023 at 11:00

Sport

Johnny Sexton eyes South Africa ‘huge challenge’ after record-breaking display

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will continue to let his performances do the talking after warming up for world champions South Africa with another record-breaking display. The 38-year-old surpassed former fly-half ...

17 Sept 2023 at 09:38

Sport

Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action

Ollie Smith’s first taste of playing for Scotland at a World Cup has left him craving more after he was blown away by the atmosphere inside the “awesome” Stade Velodrome. The Scots kicked off the tournament with ...

19 Sept 2023 at 17:20

Sport

Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga

Johnny Sexton smashed Ireland’s individual points record as his side edged closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a crushing 59-16 bonus-point victory over Tonga in Nantes. The influential fly-half ...

16 Sept 2023 at 22:36

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