Although Ireland’s win over Scotland yesterday was badly needed, it’s not a victory that provides much in the way of satisfaction. Robbie Henshaw’s try came from a fortuitous bounce, and in the end, a missed kick from Finn Russell ended up being the difference between the teams. That shouldn’t have been the case considering that … Continue reading Defibrillation Test
Category: Scotland
Proving Ground
There’s no telling how Scotland’s 2021 Six Nations campaign would have gone had Zander Fagerson not received a red card in their meeting with Wales. Much like Peter O’Mahony’s identical offence against the same opponent, it was a sliding doors moment that would have presumably seen Scotland win the game if the sanction was any … Continue reading Proving Ground
A Blessing In Disguise
“The current situation, set-up and environment, I don’t think I want to play in that. I don’t think it’s good for me as a person or as a player,” [Finn] Russell told The Sunday Times. “I’ve felt like this for more than a year, and the last three weeks have shown me that it … Continue reading A Blessing In Disguise
Knife Edge
Andy Farrell's Ireland era started not with a bang, but with a whimper, on Saturday, and although Irish supporters would have taken any sort of a win to get confidence back after being annihilated by New Zealand in their last outing, the manner of their victory didn't exactly inspire hope in a Six Nations … Continue reading Knife Edge
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