Real shame Sean Maitland can’t play this weekend. A disgrace really. Missing out on the opportunity to put Scotland in 2nd place in the table and the chance to put himself in shop window for a Lions tour.
Well, looks like the sniper in the stands was fairly accurate. Thank you everyone
@scarlets_rugby
for the last five years. It’s been an absolute pleasure. I’ve made memories and friends to last a lifetime. Diolch yn fawr
Not sure what the future holds in terms of where quarter finals might be. But just want to say a big thank you to all the
@scarlets_rugby
fans for the support over last five years. Incredible. Hopefully get the chance to play one more game at PYS. Diolch
Gutted about yesterday’s result but proud of the effort from
@Scotlandteam
. Amazing to have
@DoddieWeir5
@MNDoddie5
present the match ball. Set the tone for one of the best of atmospheres I have ever heard at BT Murrayfield
Massive day tomorrow. Can’t wait to be out there with
@scarlets_rugby
. Arrive early & get singing like the Toulon game. Absolutely loved hearing the old Welsh songs (my five year old translates them for me!)
If ever there has been a case of unwarranted calls for a head coach to be removed, it has to be those calling for Wayne Pivac’s head last year. Not afraid to make big calls, creating an environment. This Wales team will get better and better
🎤 What more could you want on a Friday morning... ever seen anything like this on a rugby field?! 😂
Does anything say
@WorldRugby7s
like Sébastien Chabal dressed as a caveman singing The Proclaimers?!
Appropriate song choice,
@Scotlandteam
🏴 in action now.
Things I learnt from that series:
1.There’s more than one way to skin a cat
2.Back row balance is key
3.choose a game plan to win, don’t choose one to negate the opposition
4.Opinions are like arseholes
Still get goosebumps every time I see this. Some days in a career, you’ll remember forever. This is one of them. Vote for Doddie Weir as your
#LaureusSportingMoment
of the month at . Voting closes on May 1.
I once sat down with Mass over an espresso and discussed our love of food, and in particular Parma ham. For the next 2 years he brought me care packages of his favourite Iberico hams from his home town. One of life’s truly lovey guys.
Incredibly sad news about the untimely passing of Massimo Cuttitta, who was part of that brilliant
@Federugby
team of the 1990s and played a key role in their victory over Scotland in Italy's first-ever Six Nations match 🇮🇹
Thanks for all the support. Nothing but love from
@scarlets_rugby
fans since the announcement. Tough decision for me and the family but the right one I believe. Club in a great place moving forward. Thanks again 👍🏻
Regardless of whether you watch rugby or not, this is well worth a watch. A story of resilience, perspective and the power of the human spirit. Inspiring
@DoddieWeir5
This year’s Helen Rollason award goes to a man who has shown immense bravery and incredible heart in adversity.
This is
@DoddieWeir5
story...
❤
👉
#SPOTY
Tom was one of my hero’s growing up. Reading this and listening to his interview is brutal. Rugby community is behind you Tom. Vital we do what we can to support Tom and his family
Epic game down PYS last night. Best atmosphere I’ve experienced at club level. Place was electric. Shout out to
@Revsprop1
aka Swampy on his 100th. Great work fella.
Scotland &
@lionsofficial
prop Tom Smith sadly passed away earlier today aged 50.
A hugely respected player, Tom will be greatly missed by everyone associated with rugby in Scotland and throughout the game.
All our thoughts are with Tom's family and friends at this time.
If any catering businesses in the south west of Edinburgh (Bruntsfield/Morningside/Colinton etc) need help delivering food/cooked meals then DM me. Happy to help 🚖
Good to know it’s not just me!
Duty of care to players after their playing days are over is nigh on non existent. “Rugby family” and rugby business are two separate things sadly
I feel for Danny Wilson. Top coach who has been hung out to dry in my opinion. Carrying the can for the general ire of fans at the club.
April 15th 3rd in league. Challenge Cup QF against eventual winners.
6th June. Sacked.
Premature? I think so. Time will tell.
🗣️ "I’m so chuffed for you, mate"
Watch the moment Scotland captain Stuart Hogg surprises
@hamishwatson7
with his award for
#GuinnessSixNations
Player of the Championship 🏆
Proud to be named as the official patron for “The Barclay Lounge”. The impact it’s had on the club can’t be understated. News today that they are planning a new stadium all because of it.
A bit of common sense. World Rugby Limiting contact training by 2023 to 15 minutes a week.
2 hrs 20mins was the worst “offending” team.
Remember that session in 2019….on the schedule as a ‘light session’. Great times.
Only question - why wait until 2023?
Watching Netflix Drive to Survive. All I can think about is this. Imagine driving for Ferrari. You cruise around in a Ferrari in your spare time. Now imagine you drive for Renault. You drive around in a Renault Kadjar. Fs
Yeah
@longdogbeirne
!!!!!!! This lad is going to tear it up in Australia this summer given the chance. Joe Schmidt know you don’t train Monday’s and Tuesdays pal?
I don’t understand the point of this. Not only is this one of the most negative articles I have read, elements of it are completely incorrect
Iain Morrison: Edinburgh try hero Darcy Graham not without his faults
@brucewilson283
@Scotlandteam
You can respect an official but fundamentally disagree. Would you prefer if I agreed? Which would be dishonest. And disrespectful to the values of the game.
Whilst this may be uncomfortable reading for some involved, this overs many salient points surrounding rugby at the top level. Long way to go around certain elements of player welfare, mental health and post career duty of care 👏
@gmorri
'One of the coaches came in, looked at me & said, ‘what the **** is wrong with you?’ I told him I was miserable. He just burst out laughing'
At his lowest
@gmorri
contemplated the unthinkable. He believes current players are in pain too, writes
@JLyall93
Fair play Smithy for being brave enough to talk so candidly about this. People within
@Scotlandteam
need to have read this and doing much more. What are we waiting on? Guys need help during and after their contracts finish.
“If I couldn’t do rugby then what was the point in me being here... it got to the stage where my partner at the time was terrified of coming home in case I’d done anything"
-
@mattsmith230
tells
@JLyall93
about suicidal thoughts and why he quit rugby 👨💻