Greig Laidlaw: 'Scotland have made great strides'
Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw tells Sports Mole that his side have come far since this year's Six Nations whitewash following their Rugby World Cup exit.
Oct 18, 19:43
Australia reach semi-finals with thrilling last-gasp win over Scotland
Bernard Foley scores a penalty in the last minute to book Australia's place in the semi-finals courtesy of a thrilling 35-34 victory over Scotland at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 17:47
Half-Time Report: Scotland build suprise lead over Australia
Scotland are on course to reach the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 24 years having taken a 16-15 lead into the halfway stage against Australia.
Oct 18, 16:46
Live Commentary: Australia 35-34 Scotland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Australia's last-gasp 35-34 win over Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 15:10
Four Scotland changes for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia
Vern Cotter names his Scotland starting XV to face Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, with four changes from their last win over Samoa.
Oct 16, 12:14
Vern Cotter: 'Greig Laidlaw outstanding against Samoa'
Vern Cotter says that Greig Laidlaw's performance during Scotland's 36-33 Rugby World Cup victory over Samoa was "outstanding".
Oct 10, 19:11
Interview: Josh Strauss reflects on Scotland's win over Samoa at the Rugby World Cup
Sports Mole caught up with Scotland forward Josh Strauss after the Dark Blues made it through to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup by edging out Samoa.
Oct 10, 19:07
Interview: Scotland centre Matt Scott reacts to victory over Samoa
Find out what Scotland centre Matt Scott had to say after helping his side beat Samoa and reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 10, 18:40
Scotland squeeze past Samoa to reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Scotland will face the winner of Saturday's Pool A decider between Australia and Wales in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after beating Samoa in Newcastle.
Oct 10, 16:24
Half-Time Report: Samoa lead Scotland after breathless opening 40 minutes in Newcastle
Samoa hold a 26-23 lead over Scotland in the Rugby World Cup at half time after a breathless, end-to-end 40 minutes at St James' Park in Newcastle.
Oct 10, 15:21
Live Commentary: Samoa 33-36 Scotland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Scotland's thrilling 36-33 victory over Samoa, as the Dark Blues booked their place in the quarter-finals.
Oct 10, 13:59
Greig Laidlaw "desperate" to lead Scotland to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw says that the players are "desperate" to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit at the hands of Samoa on Saturday.
Oct 8, 14:23
South Africa fight past spirited Scotland to go top of Rugby World Cup Pool B
South Africa go top of Rugby World Cup Pool B with a dominant victory over previous leaders Scotland in Newcastle.
Oct 3, 18:38
Half-Time Report: South Africa open up healthy lead over Scotland
Schalk Burger and JP Pietersen score first-half tries as South Africa open up an 17-point lead over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup Pool B contest in Newcastle.
Oct 3, 17:35
Live Commentary: South Africa 34-16 Scotland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of South Africa's 34-16 win over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 3, 16:30
Scotland go top of Pool B with comeback win over USA
Scotland fight back from a half-time deficit to beat USA 39-16 at Elland Road in Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool B contest.
Sep 27, 16:18
Live Commentary: Scotland 39-16 USA - as it happened
Find out how all the action unfolded as Scotland defeated USA 39-16 in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup with Sports Mole's full text commentary.
Sep 27, 14:02
Vern Cotter expecting physical USA challenge
Vern Cotter explains his squad rotation for the USA match, saying that he expects a physical USA side and that he needs all 31 players fit throughout the pool stages.
Sep 25, 11:32
Scotland coach Vern Cotter promotes bench to starting lineup, four new faces
Scotland's Vern Cotter makes 10 changes to the team that beat Japan, with the entire bench being promoted to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against USA.
Sep 25, 10:46
Greig Laidlaw: 'Bonus point could prove crucial'
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw tells Sports Mole that his side's bonus point from the 45-10 victory over Japan at the Rugby World Cup could prove crucial.
Sep 23, 18:34
Five-star Scotland claim bonus point in victory over Japan
Scotland score five tries in the second half to ease to a 45-10 bonus-point victory over South Africa conquerors Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 16:22
Half-Time Report: Greig Laidlaw kicks Scotland ahead against Japan
Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw kicks four penalties in the first half to hand his side a 12-7 lead over Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash.
Sep 23, 15:17
Live Commentary: Scotland 45-10 Japan - as it happened
Relive the action as Scotland secure a bonus point in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup, thrashing Japan 45-10 at Kingsholm.
Sep 23, 14:00
Greig Laidlaw: 'We must control emotions'
Greig Laidlaw claims that remaining calm throughout the World Cup could be the key for Scotland.
Sep 18, 10:14
France snatch late victory against Scotland in final World Cup warm-up game
Winger Noa Nakaitaci's late try secures France a dramatic 19-16 victory over Scotland, who spurned the chance to level the scores with a final-play penalty.
Sep 5, 22:07
Josh Strauss, John Hardie included in Scotland's World Cup squad
Vern Cotter includes Josh Strauss and John Hardie in his 31-man Rugby World Cup Scotland squad.
Sep 1, 14:47
Scotland celebrate record win over Italy
Scotland record a 48-7 win over Italy in a World Cup warm-up game at Murrayfield this afternoon.
Aug 29, 17:18
Henry Pyrgos 'not surprised' after being named Scotland captain against Ireland
Henry Pyrgos says that he is 'not surprised' at being named Scotland captain for Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Ireland.
Aug 11, 22:21
On This Day: Greig Laidlaw kicks Scotland to famous victory against Australia
On this day three years ago, Scotland stunned Australia by claiming a narrow 9-6 victory at the Hunter Stadium.
Jun 5, 08:00
Cruel defeat denies Gloucester Rugby place in European Rugby Champions Cup
Bordeaux Begles make it into next season's European Rugby Champions Cup thanks to a dramatic 23-22 victory over Gloucester Rugby at Sixways Stadium.
May 31, 18:58
Fourteen-man Gloucester beat London Irish
Gloucester beat London Irish 35-13 in the Aviva Premiership despite Matt Kvesic being sent off in the first half.
May 9, 17:04
Gloucester Rugby beat Edinburgh for European Challenge Cup glory
Gloucester survive the final 15 minutes a man down to win a second European Challenge Cup with a 19-13 victory over Edinburgh at The Stoop.
May 1, 21:37
Harlequins edge out Gloucester in frantic finish
Harlequins edge out Gloucester Rugby with two tries inside the final 10 minutes in the Aviva Premiership.
Apr 11, 17:17
Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw frustrated with sluggish second-half display
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw admits his annoyance at seeing his side again fade in the second half of a Six Nations game in their defeat against Ireland.
Mar 21, 19:26
Greig Laidlaw: 'Scotland will throw everything at Ireland'
Greig Laidlaw insists that Scotland are determined to end their Six Nations campaign on a high by beating Ireland in their final fixture next weekend.
Mar 17, 19:54
Greig Laidlaw "desperate" to beat Ireland in Six Nations closing match
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw says that the team are "desperate to win" in the final Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday.
Mar 16, 05:34
Vern Cotter: 'Scotland developing well despite another Six Nations defeat'
Head coach Vern Cotter insists that Scotland are improving following their 25-13 defeat to England in the Six Nations.
Mar 14, 21:45
England claim Calcutta Cup glory with victory over Scotland
England claim Calcutta Cup glory with a 25-13 victory over Scotland which keeps their Six Nations hopes alive.
Mar 14, 18:40
Preview: England vs. Scotland
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown between England and Scotland at Twickenham.
Mar 13, 21:09
Greig Laidlaw: 'England are not invincible'
Greig Laidlaw admits that Scotland must do all their talking on the field this weekend against England as they look to pick up their first Twickenham win since 1983.
Mar 11, 07:15
