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RNZ News
2 days ago
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- RNZ News
Rugby live updates: Manu Samoa v Scotland
Manu Samoa lost to Argentina 19-10 in their second pool match at the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Manu Samoa Manu Samoa and Scotland meet in a special one off test at Eden Park, as part of the Scottish tour of New Zealand and the Pacific. Kick-off is at 7:35pm NZT. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog: Manu Samoa: 1. Aki Seiuli, 2. Pita Anae‑Ah Sue, 3. Michael Alaalatoa, 4. Benjamin Petaia Nee‑Nee, 5. Samuel Slade, 6. Theo McFarland (capt), 7. Jonah Mau'u, 8. Taleni Seu, 9. Melani Matavao, 10. Jacob Umaga, 11. Tomasi Alosio, 12. Henry Taefu, 13. Duncan Paia'aua, 14. Tuna Tuitama, 15. Latrell Ah Kiong Bench: 16. Luteru Tolai, 17. Kaynan Siteine‑Tua, 18. Marco Fepulea'i, 19. Michael Curry, 20. Niko Jones, 21. Iakopo Mapu, 22. Connor Tupai, 23. Rodney Iona Scotland: 1. Rory Sutherland, 2. Ewan Ashman, 3. Elliot Millar Mills, 4. Gregor Brown, 5. Grant Gilchrist, 6. Andy Onyeama‑Christie, 7. Rory Darge (capt), 8. Matt Fagerson, 9. Jamie Dobie, 10. Fergus Burke, 11. Arron Reed, 12. Stafford McDowall, 13. Rory Hutchinson, 14. Kyle Steyn, 15. Kyle Rowe Bench: 16. George Turner, 17. Nathan McBeth, 18. Fin Richardson, 19. Cameron Henderson, 20. Marshall Sykes, 21. Ben Muncaster, 22. George Horne, 23. Adam Hastings
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
'Pressure on' Scotland after 'frustrating' Fiji defeat
Scotland captain Rory Darge says he is feeling added responsibility as they try to finish their summer tour on a high. Darge will lead out the Scots against Samoa in Auckland on Friday, determined to atone for their previous outing. Scotland were beaten 29-14 by Fiji last week following an opening victory over Maori All Blacks. With Finn Russell away on Lions duty, Darge has stepped up to take the captaincy on his own. "It's something that I feel like I've enjoyed more and more, leading the team in some sort of way," the Glasgow flanker said. "And whatever way it is, I'm obviously happy to do it. "Being given the honour of captain is something that I'll never take for granted. I'm just enjoying it, I'm enjoying the challenges of it as well. "Obviously it was a frustrating performance last weekend and when you're the captain you maybe feel that more on yourself. It's something that I think I'm just starting to grow in. "I suppose that's what makes last Saturday more frustrating. I don't think we really gave the tour justice and that's why this Friday is so important. "It's been great from everyone involved. The connections that we've had and the quality time we've spent together. "The time difference means that not a lot of people are up at the same time as you from back home. So your companions out here are the only ones you really spend any time with. "It's great for us to spend that time together. That's what made last Saturday more frustrating. But it puts more pressure on us this Friday to give a performance that the tour deserves."
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
'Pressure on' Scotland after 'frustrating' Fiji defeat
Scotland captain Rory Darge says he is feeling added responsibility as they try to finish their summer tour on a will lead out the Scots against Samoa in Auckland on Friday, determined to atone for their previous were beaten 29-14 by Fiji last week following an opening victory over Maori All Finn Russell away on Lions duty, Darge has stepped up to take the captaincy on his own."It's something that I feel like I've enjoyed more and more, leading the team in some sort of way," the Glasgow flanker said. "And whatever way it is, I'm obviously happy to do it."Being given the honour of captain is something that I'll never take for granted. I'm just enjoying it, I'm enjoying the challenges of it as well."Obviously it was a frustrating performance last weekend and when you're the captain you maybe feel that more on yourself. It's something that I think I'm just starting to grow in."I suppose that's what makes last Saturday more frustrating. I don't think we really gave the tour justice and that's why this Friday is so important."It's been great from everyone involved. The connections that we've had and the quality time we've spent together."The time difference means that not a lot of people are up at the same time as you from back home. So your companions out here are the only ones you really spend any time with."It's great for us to spend that time together. That's what made last Saturday more frustrating. But it puts more pressure on us this Friday to give a performance that the tour deserves."
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Rory Darge sets Scotland target under his leadership
Scotland pulled off victory in New Zealand in the first match of the Pacific adventure when they beat the Maori All Blacks but were on the end of a 29-14 defeat by Fiji last weekend. Rory Darge is feeling the added responsibility of a captain as Scotland bid to ensure their summer tour is judged a success. They close their summer schedule in Auckland on Friday when they take on Samoa and Darge is determined to ensure those outside the camp see the progress made off the pitch. The 25-year-old has shared captaincy duties with Finn Russell in the past two Guinness Six Nations tournaments and has relished leading on his own with the fly-half on British and Irish Lions duty. 'It's something that I feel like I've enjoyed more and more, leading the team in some sort of way,' the Glasgow flanker said. 'And whatever way it is, I'm obviously happy to do it. 'Being given the honour of captain is something that I'll never take for granted. I'm just enjoying it, I'm enjoying the challenges of it as well. Read more: Scotland handed lowly Denmark allocation as thousands of Tartan Army to miss out Who impressed as Celtic ramp up pre-season preparations with Sporting CP win 'Obviously it was a frustrating performance last weekend and when you're the captain you maybe feel that more on yourself. It's something that I think I'm just starting to grow in. 'I suppose that's what makes last Saturday more frustrating. I don't think we really gave the tour justice and that's why this Friday is so important. 'It's been great from everyone involved. The connections that we've had and the quality time we've spent together. 'The time difference means that not a lot of people are up at the same time as you from back home. So your companions out here are the only ones you really spend any time with. 'It's great for us to spend that time together. That's what made last Saturday more frustrating. But it puts more pressure on us this Friday to give a performance that the tour deserves.' The manner of Scotland's defeat in Suva was all the more frustrating after picking up three yellow cards – two of them for Darcy Graham – and conceding 15 penalties. 'Watching it back, a few penalties for different reasons and errors and stuff that's in our control, that really gave Fiji momentum,' Darge said. 'It was stuff that we could have avoided. So there's a frustration off the back of that performance, but there's also an excitement about the challenge we've got ahead. We know Samoa are going to be really tough opposition. 'Right at the start of this tour we were talking about how not many of us have played in New Zealand. 'Not many Scottish teams can say they've played in New Zealand. Not many teams can say they've come and won in New Zealand. I think the team that played against Maori All Blacks, that was a massive win. It's a massive motivation for us to go and do something similar on Friday. 'And to play at Eden Park will be really special. 'It's something that you probably don't fully appreciate – the history and culture of it – until you go to the stadium. 'I'm just talking on experience with other stadiums, playing at Twickenham for the first time or playing at Paris for the first time, when you're there and you see the historic moments up on the wall. I've heard really good things about Eden Park from that point of view.'
STV News
3 days ago
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- STV News
Rory Darge keen to see Scotland progress under his leadership
Rory Darge is feeling the added responsibility of a captain as Scotland bid to ensure their summer tour is judged a success. Scotland pulled off victory in New Zealand in the first match of the Pacific adventure when they beat the Maori All Blacks but were on the end of a 29-14 defeat by Fiji last weekend. They close their summer schedule in Auckland on Friday when they take on Samoa and Darge is determined to ensure those outside the camp see the progress made off the pitch. The 25-year-old has shared captaincy duties with Finn Russell in the past two Guinness Six Nations tournaments and has relished leading on his own with the fly-half on British and Irish Lions duty. 'It's something that I feel like I've enjoyed more and more, leading the team in some sort of way,' the Glasgow flanker said. 'And whatever way it is, I'm obviously happy to do it. 'Being given the honour of captain is something that I'll never take for granted. I'm just enjoying it, I'm enjoying the challenges of it as well. 'Obviously it was a frustrating performance last weekend and when you're the captain you maybe feel that more on yourself. It's something that I think I'm just starting to grow in. 'I suppose that's what makes last Saturday more frustrating. I don't think we really gave the tour justice and that's why this Friday is so important. 'It's been great from everyone involved. The connections that we've had and the quality time we've spent together. 'The time difference means that not a lot of people are up at the same time as you from back home. So your companions out here are the only ones you really spend any time with. 'It's great for us to spend that time together. That's what made last Saturday more frustrating. But it puts more pressure on us this Friday to give a performance that the tour deserves.' The manner of Scotland's defeat in Suva was all the more frustrating after picking up three yellow cards – two of them for Darcy Graham – and conceding 15 penalties. 'Watching it back, a few penalties for different reasons and errors and stuff that's in our control, that really gave Fiji momentum,' Darge said. 'It was stuff that we could have avoided. So there's a frustration off the back of that performance, but there's also an excitement about the challenge we've got ahead. We know Samoa are going to be really tough opposition. 'Right at the start of this tour we were talking about how not many of us have played in New Zealand. 'Not many Scottish teams can say they've played in New Zealand. Not many teams can say they've come and won in New Zealand. I think the team that played against Maori All Blacks, that was a massive win. It's a massive motivation for us to go and do something similar on Friday. 'And to play at Eden Park will be really special. 'It's something that you probably don't fully appreciate – the history and culture of it – until you go to the stadium. 'I'm just talking on experience with other stadiums, playing at Twickenham for the first time or playing at Paris for the first time, when you're there and you see the historic moments up on the wall. I've heard really good things about Eden Park from that point of view.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
