Rugby’s 6 Nations Championship is approaching once again, and fans of the Scotland team will be hoping that the progress made last year can be developed into a serious title challenge. Scotland finished in third place in 2013, and there is nothing to suggest that interim head coach Scott Johnson and his team can’t improve on last year’s performance. Scotland have never won the 6 Nations trophy, but a new-found optimism surrounds the Scottish camp this time around.
Scotland are approaching the 2014 6 Nations Championship on the back of some indifferent form. Thrashed by South Africa 28-0 in November, all of the squad’s big players will need to be present if a genuine title challenge is a realistic prospect. Unfortunately, the last time Scotland won a championship was in 1999 when they lifted the last 5 Nations Championship, so the presence of big stars such as Greig Laidlaw, Greig Tonks and team Captain Kelly Brown is vital to the team’s success.
The 6 Nations Championship – Dates and Venues
The 2014 6 Nations Championship will kick off on 1st February 2014 with the match between Wales and Italy at the Millennium Stadium. An exciting 6 weeks of passionate and patriotic rugby action will then follow – culminating in a final game on Saturday 15th March. Games will be played in some of Europe’s most wonderful stadiums, including England’s iconic Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield, the Stade de France in Paris, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium and the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Scotland’s matches
Scotland will get their 2014 6 Nations campaign underway with a ferocious encounter against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday 2nd February. It’s then back to Murrayfield for a battle against arch-rivals England on Saturday 8th February. The players can then enjoy a week’s break before heading to Rome for a must-win tie against the Italians on Saturday 22nd February. Scotland then have another week off before an eagerly anticipated clash with France at Murrayfield on Saturday 8th March, before a final game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 15th March.
Follow the Scots through the tournament!
With many games expected to sell out quickly, it is important to get your tickets and book your hotel accommodation early to avoid disappointment. Among the fantastic hotels near Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh include the Holiday Inn Edinburgh and the Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor. If you want to cheer on Scotland against Ireland, hotels near Aviva Stadium, Dublin include The Herbert Park Hotel and The Marker Hotel. If you fancy a trip to Rome, hotels near Stadio Olimpico, Rome, include River Chateau Hotel and Hotel Clodio. And if the Wales game interests you, hotels near Millennium Stadium, Cardiff include the Cardiff Marriott Hotel and the Novotel Cardiff Centre.
Summing up  the info
Here’s a short recap of all the fixtures for Scotland, just to have it clear! This year’s 6 Nations Championship is expected to be one of the closest in years, so make sure you book your tickets and hotel accommodation in advance.
- Opponent Squad: Ireland vs Scotland
Date: 2nd February 3pm
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Where to stay: hotels near Aviva Stadium, Dublin - Opponent Squad:Â Scotland vs England
Date: 8th February 5pm
Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Where to stay: hotels near Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh - Opponent Squad: Italy vs Scotland
Date: 22nd February 2:30pm
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Where to stay: hotels near Stadio Olimpico, Rome - Opponent Squad:Â Scotland vs France
Date: 8th March 5pm
Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Where to stay: hotels near Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh - Opponent Squad: Wales vs Scotland
Date: 15th March 2:45pm
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Where to stay: hotels near Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Was last year’s improvement a one-off for Scotland? Or can the players use it as a stepping stone to a genuine title challenge? We’ll only know when the tournament is over.
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Your Guide to Scotland"s 6 Nations Rugby Campaign
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