Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
THE Lions legend who lured Graham Steadman from rugby league into the 15-a-side code is backing Scotland's new defence coach to help get the dark blues back on track with
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
THERE was a familiar refrain from a coach new to the Scotland Test environment yesterday when Graham Steadman stated that the current national squad could be "a force"
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 22/11/2008
... patterns, direct approaches and kicking games. With Sean Lineen at his side, and Mike Brewer and Graham Steadman in the camp, he himself has perhaps rediscovered the confidence to be bold again that he wants his players to show.Ultimately, it is up to them to take Scotland forward and, in some ways, they may be under greater pressure today than in the last fortnight. Canada are struggling...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
Lock Jim Hamilton has paid tribute to the influence new forwards coach Mike Brewer has had on the Scotland pack.The former All Blacks captain - along with backs coach Sean Lineen and defensive expert Graham Steadman - has worked with the squad for the first time during the autumn Tests. And although Scotland have lost both games, the forwards have impressed, especially against the much-vaunted...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
Yet, he acknowledged that so many players were still nursing knocks – seven were unable to take any part yesterday in a session switched from Myreside to Murrayfield – that he and Graham Steadman, the defence coach, "will have to pull our boots on."Eight of the Scotland A side that beat Georgia on Friday night were called into an enlarged 32-man squad, as well as fit-again No8 Simon Taylor...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 14/11/2008
Apart from four speed bumps in 102 years the Boks have dominated Scotland and should continue to do so tomorrow. The Scots have talked up their chances - from coaches Frank Hadden and Graham Steadman to players Chris Paterson and Nick da Luca. Although history will have no influence on the result, it does point to [...]
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Scotland captain Mike Blair believes the Springboks are a stronger team now than the one that claimed the World Cup. The Scots, from coaches Frank Hadden and Graham Steadman to players Nick da Luca and Rory Lamont, have all openly talked up their chances of causing an upset. However, scrumhalf Blair has gone the opposite route [...]
The Herald (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
Within two hours of Scotland having lost to the All Blacks on Saturday, following a token, duty appearance at the post-match function, Graham Steadman was at work analysing his team’s performance.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 15/11/2008
... last week and demonstrated how far ahead they were of Scotland. Frank Hadden, Mike Brewer and Graham Steadman are now demanding that their players become sharper and more skilled in following that lead.One legendary student of that approach was Gregor Townsend, whose playing style from school to British and Irish Lions Test level, from playing with Warringah to the Sharks, Northampton...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
... night, because I thought there was a lot for us to be excited about," said assistant coach Graham Steadman.
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
New coaches Mike Brewer (forwards) and Graham Steadman (defence) have come on board prompting new systems as well as working to a raft of law changes brought in this season.But according to Hines, who has 53 caps, all the endeavour may be about tADVERTISEMENTo pay rich dividends with perhaps an element of surprise awaiting the All Blacks.Hines, who made his debut against these tourists...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
THE influence of new coaches Mike Brewer and Graham Steadman has quickly spread across the Scotland squad with the team selected to face New Zealand on Saturday.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
THE influence of new coaches Mike Brewer and Graham Steadman has quickly spread across the Scotland squad with the team selected to face New Zealand on Saturday.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
... Zealand under pressure for long spells, but were unable to make the breakthrough.Assistant coach Graham Steadman said: "I have never felt as optimistic on the back of a defeat as I did on Saturday night, because I thought there was a lot for us to be excited about."
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008
They have lost 12 Test stars since the World Cup and the first part of the rebuilding process was a rollercoaster, but ultimately successful Tri Nations journey. The next is the testing ground of a British tour where Graham Henry's team is expected to try out a clutch of combinations and units across the four weeks, still with the aim of grasping a third 'Grand Slam'.Their return to Murrayfield...
