Vern Cotter
Scotland coach Vern Cotter not considering changes for South Africa yet
Scotland coach Vern Cotter tells Sports Mole that, despite a big impact from his replacements against USA, team selection for South Africa is not yet on his mind.
Sep 27, 21:21
Scotland winger Sean Maitland: 'We let ourselves down in first half'
Winger Sean Maitland tells Sports Mole that Scotland let themselves down in the first half against the USA and must start quicker against South Africa next weekend.
Sep 27, 20:25
Vern Cotter: 'Scotland very happy with second-half performance against USA'
Vern Cotter says that Scotland are "very happy" with their second-half performance after coming from behind to beat USA at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 27, 18:33
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
Tendai Mtawarira: "We believe in ourselves"
South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira tells Sports Mole that the team believe in themselves after securing their first win of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sep 26, 23:04
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
Interview: Scotland back-row Josh Strauss
Scotland flanker Josh Strauss speaks to Sports Mole having made his long-awaited but controversial debut for his adopted country in their World Cup victory over Japan.
Sep 23, 22:36
Interview: Scotland fly-half Finn Russell
Try-scoring Scotland fly-half Finn Russell speaks to Sports Mole about his side's performance in the bonus-point victory over Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 22:08
Stuart Hogg delighted with Scotland victory over Japan
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg tells Sports Mole that he is delighted with his side's bonus-point win over Japan in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 19:06
Japan head coach Eddie Jones: 'No excuses for Scotland defeat'
Japan head coach Eddie Jones tells Sports Mole that Scotland were simply "too good" for his side in the second half of their 45-10 defeat at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 18:44
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
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter pleased to pass "great test"
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter tells Sports Mole that he is pleased to have safely negotiated South Africa's conquerors Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 23, 18:25
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
Eddie Jones wants Japan team to justify new World Rugby ranking against Scotland
Japan coach Eddie Jones wants his side to justify their rise in the latest World Rugby rankings when they play Scotland at Kingsholm on Wednesday.
Sep 22, 17:29
Stuart Hogg included in Scotland team
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg recovers from an ankle injury to be named in the starting lineup for his side's game against Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 13:14
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
Rugby World Cup - Pool B preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the five countries that will battle it out in Pool B of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Sep 16, 12:30
Sean Lineen: 'Scotland destined for big things'
Former Scotland international Sean Lineen insists that the team is capable of "big things".
Sep 14, 14:57
Vern Cotter praises Scotland "explosiveness"
Scotland coach Vern Cotter says that his side showed "more explosiveness" in their Rugby World Cup warm-up defeat to France.
Sep 7, 13:52
Vern Cotter: 'Scotland right to shun penalty'
Vern Cotter defends Scotland's decision to shun a last-minute penalty during their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against France which would have levelled the score.
Sep 6, 08:41
Vern Cotter unfazed by World Cup selection criticism
Head coach Vern Cotter says that he is unconcerned by criticism aimed towards Scotland's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.
Sep 5, 14:08
Sean Maitland "grateful" for World Cup selection after seven months out
Scotland's Sean Maitland says that he is "grateful" Vern Cotter has given him a shot at the World Cup considering that he has been injured for seven months.
Sep 5, 06:33
Scotland duo Sean Maitland, Tommy Seymour return for France clash
Sean Maitland and Tommy Seymour return from injury for Scotland's Rugby World Cup warm-up clash with France.
Sep 3, 13:32
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 release seven players from World Cup squad
Scotland release seven players from their World Cup squad ahead of next month's tournament.
Aug 24, 14:16
Vern Cotter: 'Scotland have plenty to work on ahead of Rugby World Cup'
Coach Vern Cotter says that Scotland need to improve ahead of next month's Rugby World Cup.
Aug 23, 08:55
Three Scotland debutants to face Italy
Three debutants are named in the Scotland starting lineup for their clash with Italy in Rome.
Aug 20, 15:02
Vern Cotter: 'Scotland scrum improved in second half'
Vern Cotter claims that Scotland showed improvements during their 28-22 defeat to Ireland.
Aug 16, 23:11
Vern Cotter challenges Scotland players to impress against Ireland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter challenges his players to put themselves in the frame for the Rugby World Cup by impressing against Ireland in Dublin.
Aug 13, 16:21
Hugh Blake granted first Scotland start against Ireland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter confirms that Edinburgh back-row Hugh Blake will make his international debut against Ireland in Dublin.
Aug 13, 16:03
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter signs new contract
New Zealander Vern Cotter extends his contract as the head coach of Scotland until 2017.
Aug 12, 15:53
Tim Visser expecting tough World Cup
Scotland winger Tim Visser warns his side that there will be no easy games at this year's Rugby World Cup.
Jul 5, 14:22
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
Scotland coach Vern Cotter: "We need to be smarter"
Scotland coach Vern Cotter says that Ireland made it brutally clear what his side need to improve on going forward during their Six Nations loss at Murrayfield.
Mar 21, 19:06
Ireland assistant Les Kiss expecting tight Scotland affair
Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss thinks that Saturday's Six Nations finale against Scotland could be a "cracker".
Mar 20, 18:51
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell "surprised" at Scotland plight
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell believes that Scotland have been "unlucky" so far in the Six Nations.
Mar 20, 18:18
