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Allan Massie: Scots can take heart from Irish history boys

Edit Scotsman 12 Nov 2016
Just when the All Blacks were on 
the point of 
being hailed as "The New 
Invincibles” Ireland turned the rugby world upside down with a wonderful display of aggressive defence and applied intelligence ... Of course, Russell was absent in Japan and is present today, but we shouldn't place all the responsibility for playing with some sense of adventure on his still young shoulders....

Note to dog: Frailty, thy name is Walter!

Edit Belfast Telegraph 12 Nov 2016
He follows me everywhere I go and cannot bear to let me out of his sight ... Of course I usually do oblige, because he is just so flipping cute ... Kennels were a definite consideration until I saw the cost - three hundred quid (what are they feeding them? Fillet steak and truffle oil washed down with a bowl of Dom Perignon?) So I arranged for them to go and stay with Jonny from Pet Chek in Bangor ... Jonny replied with a photo message....

Scotland 22 - 23 Ausralia: Australia snatch late victory

Edit Scotsman 12 Nov 2016
Two first half tries from Huw Jones and another after the break from Jonny Gray were cancelled out by Aussie tries from Reece Hodge and Tevita Kuribrani,along with three successful penalties from Bernard Foley ... Foley kicked over a penalty early in the second half but it was Scotland who scored the first try of the half, though not before the TMO was consulted to determine whether or not Jonny Gray had got the ball down....

Australia sneak past impressive Scotland again

Edit Belfast Telegraph 12 Nov 2016
Jonny Gray extended Scotland's lead early in the second half but a Wallabies line-up, full of confidence after destroying Wales last week, ultimately refused to lie down even when they were reduced to 14 men in the closing stages ... Stuart Hogg launched himself on a sprint down the right flank but while his run was stopped five yards out, not even a five-strong posse of Aussies could prevent giant lock Jonny Gray from thundering over....

A Tribe Called Quest Stands United, One Last Time

Edit National Public Radio 12 Nov 2016
A Tribe Called quest performs at the 2013 SXSW music festival ... A Tribe Called quest performs at the 2013 SXSW music festival ... Explaining the return of A Tribe Called Quest to the pop firmament is nigh impossible without hyperbole, so here goes ... Tribe wasn't the first hip-hop act to try sensitivity (after all, LL Cool J's "I Need Love" predates the group's 1990 debut, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm)....

England end 10 year wait for South Africa win, Australia break Scotland hearts - again: ...

Edit The National 12 Nov 2016
A round-up of Saturday's international rugby matches ... New Zealand starved Italy of possession and ... South Africa were in the game only for the first 20 minutes through the boot of Pat Lambie, but once England settled it was one-way traffic and tries by Jonny May and Courtney Lawes, his first on his 50th appearance, gave the hosts a 20-9 halftime lead....

Scotland 22 - 23 Australia: Australia snatch late victory

Edit Scotsman 12 Nov 2016
Jonny Gray extended Scotland's lead early in the second half but a Wallabies line-up, full of confidence after destroying Wales last week, ultimately refused to lie down even when they were reduced to 14 men in the closing stages ... Stuart Hogg launched himself on a sprint down the right flank but while his run was stopped five yards out, not even a five-strong posse of Aussies could prevent giant lock Jonny Gray from thundering over....

England seal 37-21 victory over South Africa (The RFU - Rugby Football Union)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Nov 2016
England made it 11 consecutive victories after beating South Africa at Twickenham in the first match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series, also earning their first win over the Springboks in a decade. Eddie Jones' side led 20-9 at half-time with tries from Jonny May and Courtney Lawes, as well as seven points from the boot of Owen Farrell while Elliot Daly kicked a huge penalty just before the break ... Jonny be good....

Euro stars in Test action (EPCR - European Professional Club Rugby)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Nov 2016
Gloucester wing Jonny May returns to Test action, while Wasps centre Eliot Daly gets the nod over Bath's Jamie Joseph as Eddie Jones' side aim for an 11 successive victory, and a 10 of 2016 ... Wales have made six changes to their matchday 23 in the wake of their five try home defeat to Australia last weekend for their clash with the Pumas in Cardiff....

Scotland come up short yet again as Australia eke out another one point win after dramatic finish at Murrayfield

Edit Belfast Telegraph 12 Nov 2016
Jonny Gray extended Scotland's lead early in the second half but a Wallabies line-up, full of confidence after destroying Wales last week, ultimately refused to lie down even when they were reduced to 14 men in the closing stages ... Stuart Hogg launched himself on a sprint down the right flank but while his run was stopped five yards out, not even a five-strong posse of Aussies could prevent giant lock Jonny Gray from thundering over....

Autumn international: Scotland 22-23 Australia

Edit BBC News 12 Nov 2016
Jonny Gray drove over after the break for Scotland's third try, with Bernard Foley kicking a brace of penalties....

Autumn international: England 37-21 South Africa

Edit BBC News 12 Nov 2016
First-half tries from Jonny May and Courtney Lawes were matched by a near-identical pair by George Ford and Owen Farrell in the second period to overwhelm ......

England vs South Africa player ratings: Ben Youngs dazzles to leave Springboks in a downward spiral

Edit The Independent 12 Nov 2016
England continued their winning streak under Eddie Jones as the Australian became the first head coach to win his first 10 matches in charge of the red ......
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