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EDINBURGH..... 19 MONTPELLIER...... 10 [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IN the build-up to last weekend's derby clash, Adam Hastings had boldly stated Glasgow Warriors were targeting 'ten points' from the festive double-header against rivals Edinburgh. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL has warned Leo Cullen and Leinster of the target on their backs and has told his old teammates of the grave danger of being 'knocked off their perch'. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IT has taken them 11 years to get back but St Helens will compete in a Challenge Cup final after beating Halifax 26-2. And James Roby, one of the few players who was involved those many years ago, understands the importance of this opportunity. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IT has taken them 11 years to get back but St Helens will compete in a Challenge Cup final after beating Halifax 26-2. And James Roby, one of the few players who was involved those many years ago, understands the importance of this opportunity. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WARRINGTON and St Helens will meet in the Challenge Cup final for the first time on August 24 — when both will look to overcome their demons in the competition. The Wire held off a resilient Hull in their semi-final at the University of Bolton Stadium, and St Helens stuttered past Championship team Halifax. 'It feels like we've just been invited to the wedding again,' said Warrington head coach Steve Price. 'This time we want to be brides, not bridesmaids.' Price's team have lost two finals and three semi-finals since their last victory in 2012. Super League leaders St Helens return to Wembley for the first time since 2008. They fell at the semi-final stage last year to eventual winners Catalans Dragons. Head coach Justin Holbrook said: 'I just knew it was going to be a tough day. Halifax were always going to make it hard for us.' ? WIGAN have signed forward George Burgess, 27, from South Sydney Rabbitohs on a three-year deal, starting next season. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WARRINGTON and St Helens will meet in the Challenge Cup final for the first time on August 24 — when both will look to overcome their demons in the competition. The Wire held off a resilient Hull in their semi-final at the University of Bolton Stadium, and St Helens stuttered past Championship team Halifax. 'It feels like we've just been invited to the wedding again,' said Warrington head coach Steve Price. 'This time we want to be brides, not bridesmaids.' Price's team have lost two finals and three semi-finals since their last victory in 2012. Super League leaders St Helens return to Wembley for the first time since 2008. They fell at the semi-final stage last year to eventual winners Catalans Dragons. Head coach Justin Holbrook said: 'I just knew it was going to be a tough day. Halifax were always going to make it hard for us.' ? WIGAN have signed forward George Burgess, 27, from South Sydney Rabbitohs on a three-year deal, starting next season. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WARRINGTON and St Helens will meet in the Challenge Cup final for the first time next month — when both will look to overcome their demons in the competition. The Wire held off a resilient Hull side in their semi-final at the University of Bolton Stadium, before St Helens stuttered past Championship team Halifax. But the pair's recent history will surely leave fans uneasy when the Wembley final comes around on August 24. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

3-0 ARGENTINA became the first team to overturn a 3-0 deficit at the World Cup when they battled back to draw with Scotland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BRAZIL suffered their first group-stage defeat in 24 years after an own-goal handed Australia a dramatic 3-2 victory. The Matildas, who suffered a shock loss to Italy in their opening match, were trailing 2-0 through a Marta penalty and a Cristiane header. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BRAZIL suffered their first group stage defeat in 24 years after an own-goal handed Australia a dramatic 3-2 victory. The Matildas, who suffered a shock loss to Italy in their opening match, were trailing 2-0 through a Marta penalty and a Cristiane header. But two goals on either side of half-time from Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo brought Australia level. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BRITISH and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has quashed any suggestion of a future England role — favouring a return to his native New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BRITISH and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has firmly quashed any suggestion of a future England role — favouring a return to his native New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BRITISH and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has firmly quashed any suggestion of a future England role — favouring a return to his native New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1) TEAM AVERAGE 6.6 KAREN BARDSLEY 6 Wasn't troubled for majority of game, until last 20 minutes. Defensive line exposed her at times. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REF: JANA ADAMKOVA (CZE) 6 Will divide opinion with penalty decision but clearly right call after VAR replay. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ENGLISH hopes of a third team reaching the European Challenge Cup semi-finals yesterday were emphatically dashed as Northampton and Bristol succumbed to French opposition. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SOUTHERN KINGS 25 EDINBURGH 21 [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill is still demanding a victory today against Southern Kings despite the loss of nine internationals from his European Pool-topping squad. Coming off what is Edinburgh's most successful run in the Heineken Champions Cup since 2012, Cockerill must now turn his attention to securing a play-off place in the Pro14. The Englishman will have welcomed the return of Dave Cherry, Chris Dean and Luke Crosbie to the fray from Gregor Townsend's Six Nations squad. With two points between the capital side and fifth-placed Ulster in Conference B, Cockerill must put faith in his diluted squad. 'We are certainly understrength compared with where we could be,' said Cockerill. 'But we would expect ourselves to perform. 'We were a little bit short in that back line, so Chris Dean arriving has been very helpful. 'We were also short in the back row. Luke Crosbie has been a welcome addition and Dave Cherry wants to impress to get into the (Scotland) squad for the Italy game.' In-form winger Duhan van der Merwe will miss the match due to his brother's wedding, but the half-back pairing of Henry Pyrgos and Jaco van der Walt remain. Jamie Johnstone is on the wing and George Taylor accompanies Dean in the centre. EDINBURGH: Fife; Brown, Taylor, Dean, Johnstone; Van der Walt, Pyrgos; Schoeman, Cherry, Ceccarelli, McKenzie (c), Hunter-Hill, Crosbie, Miller, Mata. Replacements: Ford, Marfo, McCallum, Hodgson, Mason, Fowles, Hickey, Socino. Kick-off: 3.15pm Madibaz Stadium. TV: LIVE Super Sport, Premier Sports 2. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill is still demanding a victory today against Southern Kings despite the loss of nine internationals from his European Pool-topping squad. Coming off what is Edinburgh's most successful run in the Heineken Champions Cup since 2012, Cockerill must now turn his attention to securing a play-off place in the Pro14. The Englishman will have welcomed the return of Dave Cherry, Chris Dean and Luke Crosbie to the fray from Gregor Townsend's Six Nations squad. With two points between the capital side and fifth-placed Ulster in Conference B, Cockerill must put faith in his diluted squad. 'We are certainly understrength compared with where we could be,' said Cockerill. 'But we would expect ourselves to perform. 'We were a little bit short in that back line, so Chris Dean arriving has been very helpful. 'We were also short in the back row. Luke Crosbie has been a welcome addition and Dave Cherry wants to impress to get into the (Scotland) squad for the Italy game.' In-form winger Duhan van der Merwe will miss the match due to his brother's wedding, but the half-back pairing of Henry Pyrgos and Jaco van der Walt remain. Jamie Johnstone is on the wing and George Taylor accompanies Dean in the centre. EDINBURGH: Fife; Brown, Taylor, Dean, Johnstone; Van der Walt, Pyrgos; Schoeman, Cherry, Ceccarelli, McKenzie (c), Hunter-Hill, Crosbie, Miller, Mata. Replacements: Ford, Marfo, McCallum, Hodgson, Mason, Fowles, Hickey, Socino. Kick-off: 3.15pm Madibaz Stadium. TV: LIVE Super Sport, Premier Sports 2. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GLASGOW Warriors have named an experienced side for tonight's crucial Guinness Pro14 clash against Ospreys as they look to halt their alarming run of domestic form. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GLASGOW WARRIORS full-back Ruaridh Jackson believes his side's rocky patch over Christmas was a perfect wake-up call as there is no room for complacency heading into a busy Pro14 period and with Saracens on the horizon. Failing to claim a win against Edinburgh in either 1872 Cup fixtures and then falling short away to Benetton allowed Munster to usurp Glasgow from top spot in Pro14 Conference A. Now, with qualification sewn up in Europe, the Warriors have five weeks to claw back the Irish side's two-point advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH fly-half Jaco van der Walt was delighted to share the pitch with one of his boyhood heroes as he helped his side to an historic victory at BT Murrayfield on Friday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH fly-half Jaco van der Walt was delighted to share the pitch with one of his boyhood heroes as he helped his side to an historic victory at BT Murrayfield on Friday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH BLAIR KINGHORN Phenomenal take in the first half under pressure. 7 [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IT HAS been a period Adam Hastings will likely want to forget in a Glasgow shirt but head coach Dave Rennie has once again put his faith in the young No 10 to secure his side a home Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH BLAIR KINGHORN Phenomenal take in the first half under pressure. 7 DARCY GRAHAM Used his dancing feet effectively and scored decisive try. 8 JAMES JOHNSTONE Vital defensive job, stopping Montpellier firing through the middle. 6 CHRIS DEAN Picked up super offload from Mata to cut through Montpellier defence. 6 DUHAN VAN DER MERWE Multiple dangerous breaks using his power well, deserved a try. 8 JACO VAN DER WALT Kept scoreboard ticking over and dictated play in second period. 7 HENRY PYRGOS Controlled most of the game from the base but at times kicked ball away. 7 PIERRE SCHOEMAN Showed his scrummaging prowess against his countrymen. 8 STUART MCINALLY Deserved a try after brilliant rolling maul to set up only score. 8 WP NEL Commanding performance in scrum, soft hands in close quarters. 7 GRANT GILCHRIST 100 per cent on lineout takes. Stood up to Montpellier's pack. 7 BEN TOOLIS Forced important knock on when Montpellier were on the charge. 7 JAMIE RITCHIE Great chase under high ball, gave away penalty to put Montpellier ahead. 6 HAMISH WATSON Chased every high ball before untimely exit on 30-minute mark. 6 BILL MATA At his best. Made turnover when Montpellier had momentum. 7 TEAM AVERAGE 7 SUBSTITUTES Hickey, Socino. Crosbie for Watson (30mins), McKenzie for Toolis (69), Berghan for WP Nel, Cherry for McInally, Dell for Schoeman (all 72), Fowles for Pyrgos (78). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IT WAS back in 2005 when a raw but supremely talented young Scot burst on to the world tennis stage. In his debut professional season, Andy Murray made his first ATP Tour final, went toe-to-toe with Roger Federer and stole the hearts of a nation at Wimbledon as a mere 18-year-old. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THERE'S an argument that Adam Hastings' 'big year' came to an end just a couple of days ago. Twelve months earlier, Glasgow's bright young thing was playing his regular rugby for Currie Chieftains in the Tennent's Premiership and now, at the ripe old age of 22, Hastings is on the brink of superstardom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BILL McLAREN was known throughout the world as the Voice of Rugby, a man whose commentary box soundbites provided the context for a unique sporting legacy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GLASGOW Warriors co-captain Ryan Wilson is adamant his side just need one good game to wipe out the bitter memories of their 1872 Cup disappointment. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has admitted that Richard Cockerill's side are far from the finished article despite their emphatic 23-7 victory over Glasgow at Murrayfield. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

By Sophie Watkiss ADAM ASHE is hoping his side's 1872 Cup double header with Edinburgh can put him at the forefront of Gregor Townsend's mind before the Six Nations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SCOTLAND flanker Hamish Watson admits playing against former team-mate John Hardie this weekend at Newcastle adds an extra bite to the European Champions Cup return fixture. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GLASGOW assistant coach Mike Blair insists his side will not take Lyon for granted this weekend in the Heineken Champions Cup return fixture despite putting up 40 points against them in their first meeting last week. The Warriors were at their freerunning best at the Stade de Gerland last Saturday but Blair knows what French teams are capable of in Europe and will need his team to be alert this weekend. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOMMY SEYMOUR admits his decision to extend his stay at Glasgow Warriors to 2020 was partly down to the exciting brand of rugby played at Scotstoun under head coach Dave Rennie. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TOMMY SEYMOUR admits his decision to extend his stay at Glasgow Warriors to 2020 was partly down to the exciting brand of rugby played at Scotstoun under head coach Dave Rennie. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill insists he will continue to fight for more financial backing from the SRU after being forced to go with a young, inexperienced side against Munster in tonight's Pro14 clash in Cork. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SCOTLAND Women came agonisingly close to causing a major upset against the third best team in the world last night at Scotstoun. Home captain Lisa Thomson failed to convert a late penalty which would have drawn Shade Munro's side level against Canada, who pipped the Scots to victory. An early penalty by Helen Nelson put the hosts in front, only for the visitors to strike back with a try from Olivia DeMerchant. Tausani Levale soon scored a second try for the Canadians. However, Annie Evans then went over in the corner and Jade Konkel also ran in a try to give Scotland a dramatic interval lead. The teams traded tries after the break, with Tyson Beukeboom and Janna Slevinsky scoring for Canada -and Scotland's Thomson and Emma Wassell finding joy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GLASGOW WARRIORS assistant coach Kenny Murray believes it does not matter if his side are eight points clear at the top of the Pro14's Conference A — there is still no room for complacency. After a 40-15 thrashing of Cardiff Blues last Friday, the Warriors hold a healthy gap between them and nearest rivals Munster. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SCOTLAND Women's team are well aware of the mammoth test ahead of them this evening against Canada, the third best team in the world. However, the game at Scotstoun is just another step towards the ultimate prize-a place at the 2021 Rugby World Cup. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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GLASGOW 40 CARDIFF BLUES 15 [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

NIKO MATAWALU marked his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance with two scintillating tries as Dave Rennie's men kept themselves firmly on top of Pro14 Conference A with a bonus-point mauling of Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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SCOTLAND 0 USA 1 [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STUART HOGG Covered the back field well as usual. First half predominantly played off scraps, but grew into the game. Showed occasional glimpses of the Hogg magic we are accustomed to Went over for the first try after solid phase play from Scotland. Flattened by Tevita Cavubati when he tried to go high on the lock. Solid at the scrum and worked hard for 55 minutes 8 7 tommy seymour fraser brown An emphatic hat-trick for the winger. An exquisite Russell pass got him his first, a welltimed run from Laidlaw made his second, and a combination of great hands set him up for No 3 Consistent line-outs, which proved the basis of much of Scotland's attack. Scored second try with a powerful leg drive from close range and was unlucky not to get a second 6 6 alex dunbar wp nel Missed an early tackle on Radradra, which brought back nightmares of last week. Bounced off tackles effectively but had a quiet game until showing range of skills late on Hungry for the ball and used his shape and size effectively but referee deemed he had fumbled the ball over the line just before half-time. Overpowered Fiji's scrum comfortably 7 8 peter horne sam skinner Butchered a try in the first half, making a scything run with just one defender to beat, but chose not to pass to Seymour and was stopped on the line. Defensively excellent throughout A nuisance at the line-out for Fiji and a constant option for Laidlaw to make the hard yards. Illustrated his myriad of skills, at one point putting boot to ball to pin Fiji back in their 22 7 6 sean maitland grant gilchrist Brought Scotland into striking distance for the first try with a clever move. Clattered Redradra with one epic tackle and showed good strength to score straight after half-time Responsible for a lot of hidden work around the field. At times struggled to impose himself at the breakdown, but was used effectively in the line-out, leading to Scotland's third try 7 6 finn russell ryan wilson Threaded players into space with terrifying ease. Was on the receiving end of a nasty high tackle from substitute Vasiteri just before half-time, but the referee took no further action Kept Fiji's man mountains at bay for the most part. Grew into the match but at times threw some loose offloads with little pressure. A key member of the engine room 8 7 greig laidlaw jamie ritchie Quick ball off the base, which allowed forwards to take the ball on the front foot. Solid from the boot and kept the points ticking over. Managed the game with a calm head Deserved his try in the closing five minutes. A very bright game for the openside, who worked tirelessly throughout. Often exploited the space and linked up well with Seymour 5 replacements matt fagerson J Strauss (Fagerson 30), C Harris (Dunbar 48), S McInally (Brown 51), A Allen (Nel 54), S Berghan (Dell 54), G Horne, (Laidlaw 60), J Gray (Wilson 60), A Hastings (P Horne 70). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]