The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at Murrayfield

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the park

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Watson’s hand injury rules him out of Scotland’s squad

Gray and Wilson expected to be fit for Six Nations opener against Italy

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 20:57

Scotland bring in reinforcements to Six Nations squad

Luke Crosbie, Matt Smith, Rob Harley and Alex Dunbar drafted into Scotland panel

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 15:07

South Africa do enough to keep up run against Scotland

Handre Pollard scores 18 points in victory at Murrayfield

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 19:37

Tom English: Scotland have a newfound hope and pride in their team

Under Townsend, side have rediscovered joy after close to 20 years of grinding failure

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 05:45

Richie Gray one of 10 players added to Scotland squad

Fraser Brown, Zander Fagerson, Alex Dunbar and Darryl Marfo are all deemed fit again

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 11:03

Scotland and Wales name their Six Nations squads

Josh Adams and James Davies in Wales squad as Scots name four uncapped players

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 12:36

Scotland keep fast-finishing Samoa at bay in Edinburgh

Gregor Townsend’s side led 32-10 early in the second half at Murrayfield

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 16:46

Leinster fail to claw back runaway leaders Glasgow

Scottish side claim bonus-point win on back of fast-running first half

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 22:15

New signing Jarrad Butler starts for Connacht

Irish internationals Kieran Marmion, Finlay Bealham and Ultan Dillane named in starting team

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 19:00

Gerry Thornley picks his Lions squad for New Zealand

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

Sat Apr 15 2017 - 05:00

Johnny Sexton rejects claims he ‘milks’ hits to win penalties

Ireland outhalf is in favour of global rugby calendar but not at expense of players

Thu Apr 13 2017 - 01:00

Nicking titles has long been a favoured Caledonian pastime

If Lions were picked now, Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Jonny Gray would have a seat

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 13:01

John Barclay skippers Scots as XV for Wales game named

Vern Cotter: ‘It’s a huge weekend in the championship, we’re still right in the mix’

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 13:00

More bad news for Scotland as Josh Strauss ruled out of remainder of Six Nations

Kidney injury forces number eight out of final three games, Greig Laidlaw already out

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 14:58

Gordon D'Arcy: Systems errors frustrating but fixable

Defensive lapses cost us but no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 07:05

Joe Schmidt absolves Conor Murray of blame for defeat

Scrumhalf’s performance at Murrayfield sprinkled with enough brilliance to keep the faith

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 07:42

Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Scottish player ratings

John O’Sullivan rates the victorious Scottish players after their Murrayfield win over Ireland

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 18:30

Gerry Thornley: Ireland pay heavy price for missing the starting gun

Second-half fightback falls short as Ireland left with just a losing bonus point

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 16:51

The Pro 12 rises: Resurgent sides put English and French to the sword

Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Glasgow all dazzled during Champions Cup victories

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 11:05

Toulon work hard to beat Scarlets and keep pressure on Saracens

Mike Ford's team do enough in first half to put distance on Welsh side and return to winning ways

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 20:27

Greig Laidlaw urges Scottish players to forget World Cup pain

Preview: Scotland v Australia, BT Murrayfield Stadium, 2.30pm – BBC 1

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 17:19

Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to Foley

Munster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53

Glasgow game a uniquely difficult assignment for Munster

It has been an unimaginably draining week for a squad still deep in mourning

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 01:00

Ulster continue perfect start as early blitz sees off Glasgow

Former All Black Charles Piutau constantly threatened in a crucial away victory

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 22:36

Finn Russell to return to action in Glasgow’s game with Ulster

Outhalf suffered severe head injury in last year’s Pro 12 semi-final against Connacht

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 16:01

Gerry Thornley: Connacht’s response to drubbing will be key

Champions have plenty to fix but they only have a week to do so after opening day loss

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 01:00

Champions Connacht handed harsh reality check by Glasgow

Second-half performance bordered on alarming for Pat Lam’s side as Warriors earn bonus point

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 19:51

Johnny Sexton: My high tackling is not dangerous

Ireland outhalf frustrated by way his safety has become a national talking point

Thu Apr 28 2016 - 16:43

Jack McGrath: ‘I had this horrible knot in my stomach. Now it’s gone’

Ireland and Leinster prop forward has fought hard to overcome the loss of his brother

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 21:00

Iain Henderson returns for Ulster against Glasgow

Jackson set to make his 100th appearance while Warriors welcome back internationals

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 12:52

Lions may hold the aces needed to conquer New Zealand

The likes of Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola can give tourists a chance on toughest of tours

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 11:26

Jamie Heaslip: We knew Scotland would bring fight to us

Ireland number eight thrilled to finish Six Nations campaign with two wins

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 19:59

Focused Ireland can finish Six Nations campaign in style

Scotland have shown real improvement but the suspicion is Ireland are still a better side

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 01:40