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Scotland faces England in Six Nations with no Edinburgh starter for the first time since 1998
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (470+ words) At least one Edinburgh player started in Scotland's last 303 tests since 1998, according to Scottish stats provider Kevin Millar on Thursday. Scotland has only two professional clubs: Glasgow, which leads the United Rugby Championship, and Edinburgh, which is 13th in the 16-team…...
Wallaby flanker Carlo Tizzano says 'benvenuto' to Italy ahead of Nations Championship match
1+ week, 3+ day ago (252+ words) Flanker Carlo Tizzano, born in Australia to Italian parents, is helping mark 100 days until the Wallabies take on Italy in Perth on July 18 as part of rugby's new Nations Championship. The test will be the first time Italy plays Down…...
Moriyasu hails Japan's late tactical switch as Ito sinks Scotland 1-0 amid Hampden boos
2+ week, 6+ day ago (194+ words) In a key warm-up for their eighth successive World Cup appearance, the Samurai Blue overcame a bright Scotland start to dominate the second half. Substitute Ito proved the difference in the 84th minute with a clinical finish from 12 yards to settle…...
Six Nations review: Trophy burned, 111 tries, last-second finish, France on top
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (309+ words) Consider this: Wales beat Italy which beat Scotland which beat France which beat Ireland which beat England which beat Wales. The silver trophy was even damaged beyond repair in a car fire in mid-tournament, leaving France captain Antoine Dupont to…...
Six Nations history littered with epic last-day dramas
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (199+ words) Super Saturday may have confirmed it. Ireland beat Scotland to the Triple Crown after a 43-21 victory in Dublin and topped the table at that point. To tide over rugby fans until the conclusion in Paris, Wales entertained by ending its…...
Six Nations closing with a title shootout between France, Scotland and Ireland
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (336+ words) France, Scotland or Ireland will clinch the most fun Six Nations in years on Saturday. Predictions have been torn up and one last twist in the final round of a gripping championship would not surprise. France is in pole position…...
Police: Body found in New Prague believed to be missing 24-year-old
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) NEW PRAGUE, Minn " The search for a missing 24-year-old New Prague man has ended after police say they found a body Tuesday morning. Dozens of volunteers in New Prague were searching for Logan Sampson after he left his home early…...