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Greig Laidlaw

Born: October 1, 1985 (age 39)

Position: Scrum-half / Fly-half
Greig Laidlaw of Scotland celebrates kicking the winning penalty during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and Scotland at Hunter Stadium on June 5, 2012
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Sports Mole has 148 articles about Greig Laidlaw. Articles 1 to 40:
Roy Laidlaw of Scotland passes the ball out of a scrum during the Five Nations Championship match against England at Twickenham in London in 1987
Gregor Townsend supports Roy Laidlaw after Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 67-year-old has decided to speak out in a bid to encourage others suffering from memory loss to seek help.
5 years ago
Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018
Gregor Townsend backs Stuart Hogg to cope with pressure of Scotland captainCY
Gregor Townsend has named Stuart Hogg as his new skipper, after Stuart McInally struggled in the role at the World Cup.
5 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw retires from Scotland duty 'to let the team rebuild'
The former national team captain has confirmed his international retirement at the age of 34 following 76 caps.
5 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw announces Scotland retirement
The 34-year-old scrum-half skippered the side more times than any other player.
5 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw to consider Scotland future after World Cup heartbreak
Defeat to Japan on Sunday ended the campaign of Gregor Townsend's men.
6 years ago
Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Sam Johnson preparing for 'battle' against Russia
Gregor Townsend's men will realistically need to take a bonus point from the Bears.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
George Horne looking to Greig Laidlaw for Scotland inspiration
Horne is now second in line behind Laidlaw for the number nine jersey.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw "giving it my all" in final World Cup
Scotland are fighting to avoid an early exit after losing to Ireland in their opening match.
6 years ago
Ali Price pictured in March 2019
Scotland sweating over Ali Price fitness for Samoa clash
The Glasgow scrum-half was spotted on crutches as he travelled with the squad.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw unfazed by Typhoon Tapah
A powerful weather system building over the East China Sea is one thing, but Joe Schmidt's side also lie in wait for Scotland on Sunday.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Townsend names experienced Scotland XV against Ireland
Scotland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in Yokohama on Sunday.
6 years ago
Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018
Stuart Hogg mistaken for Greig Laidlaw in Japan
The Exeter full-back is among the biggest names in Gregor Townsend's squad yet he has found himself in former skipper Grieg Laidlaw's shade.
6 years ago
Peter Horne in action for Scotland on September 6, 2019
Ben Toolis suffers head injury as Scotland swat aside Georgia
Toolis' condition will now require assessing after the 27-year-old was taken for concussion tests.
6 years ago
Gregor Townsend pictured in March 2019
Gregor Townsend leaves key players out of final World Cup warm-up
Skipper Stuart McInally, Fraser Brown, John Barclay, Greig Laidlaw, Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg have all been spared action.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Greig Laidlaw delighted with Scotland response against France
The Dark Blues conceded early once more against France but hit back to win 17-14.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Price is right for Townsend as Scotland skipper Laidlaw is benched
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend maintains Greig Laidlaw still has a part to play, now and in the future.
6 years ago
Gregor Townsend in charge of Scotland on March 10, 2018
Gregor Townsend calls for drastic improvements from Scotland
The Scots suffered a second consecutive defeat in France.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Laidlaw backs Horne to produce the goods for Scotland
Horne replaces Finn Russell at stand-off for the Guinness Six Nations clash in France.
6 years ago
Jonny May celebrates with England teammates after scoring against France in the Six Nations on February 10, 2019
5 things we learned from the Six Nations weekend
England, Ireland and Wales enjoyed victories across the second round of fixtures.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Laidlaw backs Scotland to cope with weather conditions against Ireland
The weather could be the deciding factor as Ireland head to Edinburgh.
6 years ago
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Talking points ahead of Scotland v Ireland
The teams will meet at Murrayfield in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw in action during the Autumn internationals in November 2018
Laidlaw urges Scotland to put World Cup to the back of their mind
The Scotland captain wants his side to give all their focus to the Six Nations.
6 years ago
Greig Laidlaw in action during the Autumn internationals in November 2018
Laidlaw happy to win ugly and says Scotland are in a 'very good place'
The captain kicked nine points as the hosts edged past Argentina.
6 years ago
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Greig Laidlaw scores late penalty to help Scotland beat Italy
Scotland end their Six Nations campaign on a high thanks to a thrilling 29-27 victory against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, Greig Laidlaw scoring a decisive late penalty.
7 years ago
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Ireland make light work of Scotland in Six Nations
Ireland surge 10 points clear of England at the top of the Six Nations table thanks to their 28-8 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
7 years ago
Owen Farrell in action for England in summer 2016
Dominant Scotland claim first win over England since 2008
Scotland beat England 25-13 in a thrilling match at the Six Nations.
7 years ago
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Scotland edge out France at Murrayfield
Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw converts six penalties as the hosts come from behind to beat France and secure their first Six Nations win this year at Murrayfield.
7 years ago
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Greig Laidlaw backs "world class" Johnny Sexton to bounce back
Grieg Laidlaw defends the performance of Johnny Sexton against Provincial Barbarians, claiming that his teammate will soon find his groove for British and Irish Lions.
8 years ago
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Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions in New Zealand tour opener
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Saturday's tour opener in Whangarei.
8 years ago
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Dan Cole: 'Ben Youngs has time on his side'
Dan Cole backs Ben Youngs's decision not to tour New Zealand with the Lions and suggests that the scrum-half could go on future tours.
8 years ago
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Warren Gatland defends timing of British and Irish Lions meeting
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland defends the decision to hold his first squad meeting just days before European finals for Saracens and Gloucester.
8 years ago
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John Hardie ruled out of Six Nations
Scotland's John Hardie is ruled out of the Six Nations games with England and Italy through injury.
8 years ago
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John Barclay to captain much-changed Scotland against Wales
Flanker John Barclay will captain Scotland against Wales in the absence of the injured Greig Laidlaw as Vern Cotter makes five changes to his side.
8 years ago
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Josh Strauss ruled out for rest of Six Nations
Scotland number eight Josh Strauss is ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations after he sustained a kidney injury during his side's defeat to France.
8 years ago
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Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw to miss remainder of Six Nations
Greig Laidlaw suffered ligament damage in the 22-16 defeat to France last weekend, ruling him out of the remainder of the Six Nations championship.
8 years ago
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Scotland seal late win to complete 2-0 series win over Japan
Scotland leave it late to beat Japan 21-16 and seal a 2-0 series win in Tokyo.
9 years ago
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Scotland overcome Japan in Tokyo
Scotland come from behind to record a 26-13 victory over Japan in Saturday's friendly in Tokyo.
9 years ago
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Vern Cotter 'frustrated' by Scotland defeat
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter admits that his side wasted their opportunities in their Six Nations defeat to England, but believes that the problems can be fixed.
9 years ago
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Sione Kalamafoni leads Gloucester to win over Sale Sharks
Sione Kalamafoni scores two second-half tries to lead Gloucester to a 23-19 win over Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership.
9 years ago
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Gloucester Rugby leave it late to beat Stade Rochelais
Gloucester Rugby withstand a strong Stade Rochelais performance to secure a 33-20 victory in Thursday's European Challenge Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
9 years ago
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