Cotter leaves Fiji head coach role as World Cup looms Fiji coach Vern Cotter has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, seven months before the World Cup in France. Rugby • 02 Feb 23
Cotter leaves Fiji head coach role as World Cup looms Fiji coach Vern Cotter has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, seven months before the World Cup in France. Rugby • 02 Feb 23
Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji With nine changes from last week's win against South Africa, the pressure is on Ireland's wider squad members to prove their worth against Fiji, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 12 Nov 22
Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji With nine changes from last week's win against South Africa, the pressure is on Ireland's wider squad members to prove their worth against Fiji, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 12 Nov 22
Easterby dismisses Cotter's 'training session' remark Ireland insist they will afford Fiji the same respect as South Africa and Australia following provocative comments from rival coach Vern Cotter. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Easterby dismisses Cotter's 'training session' remark Ireland insist they will afford Fiji the same respect as South Africa and Australia following provocative comments from rival coach Vern Cotter. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Cotter: Ireland treating Fiji as 'training session' Fiji boss Vern Cotter has suggested Saturday's Test match in Dublin is nothing more than a "training session" to hosts Ireland due to their focus being on greater challenges. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Cotter: Ireland treating Fiji as 'training session' Fiji boss Vern Cotter has suggested Saturday's Test match in Dublin is nothing more than a "training session" to hosts Ireland due to their focus being on greater challenges. Rugby • 11 Nov 22
Israel Folau back in test rugby after Tonga selection Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first since he was sacked by Rugby Australia three years ago when Tonga take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. Rugby • 30 Jun 22
Israel Folau back in test rugby after Tonga selection Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first since he was sacked by Rugby Australia three years ago when Tonga take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. Rugby • 30 Jun 22
Townsend taking 'Barcelona approach' at Scotland Scotland's rugby head coach Gregor Townsend is inspired by Pep Guardiola's management style and wants to emulate the former Barcelona boss in building a team which has the right balance between attack and defence. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
Townsend taking 'Barcelona approach' at Scotland Scotland's rugby head coach Gregor Townsend is inspired by Pep Guardiola's management style and wants to emulate the former Barcelona boss in building a team which has the right balance between attack and defence. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
Seán O'Brien in race to be fit for European opener There was mixed news today on the injury front for Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Montpellier at the RDS. Rugby • 10 Oct 17
Seán O'Brien in race to be fit for European opener There was mixed news today on the injury front for Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Montpellier at the RDS. Rugby • 10 Oct 17
Laidlaw backed to be 'powerful' Lions leader Vern Cotter has backed Greig Laidlaw as a "powerful, motivating presence" and an ideal midweek captain for the Lions. Rugby • 30 May 17
Laidlaw backed to be 'powerful' Lions leader Vern Cotter has backed Greig Laidlaw as a "powerful, motivating presence" and an ideal midweek captain for the Lions. Rugby • 30 May 17
Six Nations recap: Scotland v Italy Vern Cotter's final game in charge of Scotland ends in victory as they overcame a limited Italy 29-0 in a bonus-point win at Murrayfield. Rugby • 18 Mar 17
Six Nations recap: Scotland v Italy Vern Cotter's final game in charge of Scotland ends in victory as they overcame a limited Italy 29-0 in a bonus-point win at Murrayfield. Rugby • 18 Mar 17
Ford to replace Brown in Scotland team to face Italy Fraser Brown's rush of blood to the head against England has cost the Scotland hooker his starting slot against Italy on Saturday. Six Nations • 16 Mar 17
Ford to replace Brown in Scotland team to face Italy Fraser Brown's rush of blood to the head against England has cost the Scotland hooker his starting slot against Italy on Saturday. Six Nations • 16 Mar 17
Bullish Scotland ready for French test Skipper Greig Laidlaw believes Scotland now have the problem-solvers they will need if they are to stay out of trouble in Paris as the Dark Blues seek to make it two RBS 6 Nations wins out of two. Rugby • 08 Feb 17
Bullish Scotland ready for French test Skipper Greig Laidlaw believes Scotland now have the problem-solvers they will need if they are to stay out of trouble in Paris as the Dark Blues seek to make it two RBS 6 Nations wins out of two. Rugby • 08 Feb 17
Recap: how Scots ended Ireland's Grand Slam hopes Scotland withstand a spirited second half comeback from Ireland to win the opening match of the 2017 Six Nations 27-22 Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Recap: how Scots ended Ireland's Grand Slam hopes Scotland withstand a spirited second half comeback from Ireland to win the opening match of the 2017 Six Nations 27-22 Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Cotter targets two Six Nations wins for Scotland Scotland coach Vern Cotter has revealed that two victories would constitute a 'pretty good Six Nations' for a side that have found wins hard to come by in the competition for a number of seasons. Rugby • 01 Feb 17
Cotter targets two Six Nations wins for Scotland Scotland coach Vern Cotter has revealed that two victories would constitute a 'pretty good Six Nations' for a side that have found wins hard to come by in the competition for a number of seasons. Rugby • 01 Feb 17
Scotland plotting Irish downfall at Murrayfield Ireland have had the bragging rights over Scotland in the last decade, but the home side say they are targeting Irish weaknesses ahead of the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield. Rugby • 26 Jan 17
Scotland plotting Irish downfall at Murrayfield Ireland have had the bragging rights over Scotland in the last decade, but the home side say they are targeting Irish weaknesses ahead of the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield. Rugby • 26 Jan 17
Scotland boss wants players to take initiative Vern Cotter, head coach of Ireland's Six Nations opening day opponents Scotland, believes the new bonus-point system will lead to more attacking rugby. Rugby • 19 Jan 17
Scotland boss wants players to take initiative Vern Cotter, head coach of Ireland's Six Nations opening day opponents Scotland, believes the new bonus-point system will lead to more attacking rugby. Rugby • 19 Jan 17
Scott earns Six Nations recall for Scotland Gloucester centre Matt Scott has earned a recall to 37-man Scotland's squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Jan 17
Scott earns Six Nations recall for Scotland Gloucester centre Matt Scott has earned a recall to 37-man Scotland's squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Jan 17
Scotland coach Cotter heading for Montpellier Scotland head coach Vern Cotter will return to the French Top 14 with Montpellier next season. Rugby • 28 Sep 16
Scotland coach Cotter heading for Montpellier Scotland head coach Vern Cotter will return to the French Top 14 with Montpellier next season. Rugby • 28 Sep 16
Gregor Townsend to take charge of Scotland in 2017 The Scottish Rugby Union has moved to stop Gregor Townsend being poached by naming him as Scotland's next head coach almost a year before Vern Cotter's contract expires. Rugby • 17 Aug 16
Gregor Townsend to take charge of Scotland in 2017 The Scottish Rugby Union has moved to stop Gregor Townsend being poached by naming him as Scotland's next head coach almost a year before Vern Cotter's contract expires. Rugby • 17 Aug 16
Weir returns to Scotland team to face Ireland Vern Cotter has made three changes to his Scotland line-up for Saturday's clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium (5pm) as he looks to sign off the Dark Blues' RBS 6 Nations campaign with a third straight win. Six Nations • 17 Mar 16
Weir returns to Scotland team to face Ireland Vern Cotter has made three changes to his Scotland line-up for Saturday's clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium (5pm) as he looks to sign off the Dark Blues' RBS 6 Nations campaign with a third straight win. Six Nations • 17 Mar 16
Schmidt won't risk 'double jeopardy' with Cotter Joe Schmidt insists he and Vern Cotter are beyond mind games as the old pals prepare their teams for an Ireland versus Scotland clash on Saturday. Six Nations • 15 Mar 16
Schmidt won't risk 'double jeopardy' with Cotter Joe Schmidt insists he and Vern Cotter are beyond mind games as the old pals prepare their teams for an Ireland versus Scotland clash on Saturday. Six Nations • 15 Mar 16
Cotter confirms Scottish World Cup squad Vern Cotter has confirmed neither Blair Cowan or John Barclay will live out their World Cup dream after controversially axing both from his 31-man squad. Rugby • 01 Sep 15
Cotter confirms Scottish World Cup squad Vern Cotter has confirmed neither Blair Cowan or John Barclay will live out their World Cup dream after controversially axing both from his 31-man squad. Rugby • 01 Sep 15
Vern Cotter extends deal with Scotland to 2017 Scotland coach Vern Cotter has extended his contract until 2017, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced. Rugby • 12 Aug 15
Vern Cotter extends deal with Scotland to 2017 Scotland coach Vern Cotter has extended his contract until 2017, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced. Rugby • 12 Aug 15
Barclay brought back from the cold in Scotland Scarlets flanker John Barclay's hopes of ending his two-year Scotland exile have been given a major boost after he was named in Vern Cotter's 46-man World Cup training squad. Rugby • 02 Jun 15
Barclay brought back from the cold in Scotland Scarlets flanker John Barclay's hopes of ending his two-year Scotland exile have been given a major boost after he was named in Vern Cotter's 46-man World Cup training squad. Rugby • 02 Jun 15
Schmidt & Cotter have All Blacks 'ultimate goal' Test rivals Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter are already plotting behind the scenes to pull off their "ultimate goal" of forming a New Zealand coaching dream team, according to Paul Tupai. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Schmidt & Cotter have All Blacks 'ultimate goal' Test rivals Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter are already plotting behind the scenes to pull off their "ultimate goal" of forming a New Zealand coaching dream team, according to Paul Tupai. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Chris Cusiter & Moray Low added to Scotland squad Head coach Vern Cotter today has added five previously capped players to Scotland's Six Nations squad for Saturday's clash with Italy, including Chris Cusiter and Moray Low. Six Nations • 23 Feb 15
Chris Cusiter & Moray Low added to Scotland squad Head coach Vern Cotter today has added five previously capped players to Scotland's Six Nations squad for Saturday's clash with Italy, including Chris Cusiter and Moray Low. Six Nations • 23 Feb 15
