The Irish Times

Classy France stay on course for Grand Slam with six-try win over Scotland

Damian Penaud goes over for two tries in the second-half to help secure bonus-point win

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 16:45

Biggar steps into the limelight to land late winning drop goal for Wales

For Scotland a stirring victory followed by dispiriting defeat is a pattern all too familiar

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 22:15

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 16:47

Ritchie thrilled with belated chance to skipper Scotland in Tonga Test

Edinburgh flanker was set to captain country in July, but matches derailed by coronavirus

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 20:28

Gerry Thornley: 2021 Six Nations was distorted by over-influence of officials

An increase in away wins made the tournament a success despite the absence of fans

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 06:45

Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum

Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:35

WP Nel returns to Scotland frontrow in one of four changes for Ireland game

Sean Maitland, Sam Johnson and Jamie Ritchie also come in for Murrayfield clash

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 14:04

Iain Henderson on Scotland: ‘If you give them an inch they will walk over you’

Ulster secondrow knows route to success starts with overpowering Scots up front

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 17:33

Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland - Kick-off time, TV details, team news and more

Andy Farrell’s side travel to Murrayfield as they look to build on victory over Italy

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 17:00

Six Nations 2021: Could Finn Russell inspire a Scottish challenge?

Return of outhalf a big boost as Townsend’s side look to break through glass ceiling

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 11:00

French let Mohamed Haouas’ talent outweigh lengthy rap sheet

Prop has been involved in number of incidents on pitch and also faces questions off it

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:30

Munster make seven changes as they target key win over Edinburgh

Province missing number of players for clash with Scottish side that have lost four in a row

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 06:23

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

Owen Doyle: It’s time for referees to stop chatting and hand out punishments

Affability doesn’t always work while Eddie Jones’ rants need to be tackled

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:47

Scotland shred France’s Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield

Les Bleus left to rue Mohamed Haouas’s red card as Townsend’s side capitalise in style

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 17:34

Proper warrior Jamie Ritchie is the template Scotland need to build future on

Jim Telfer believes flanker has the type of aggression and nastiness that Scotland require

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 07:00

Six Nations 2020: Scotland desperately need something to shout about

Finn Russell’s disciplinary issues followed a World Cup to forget for Townsend’s side

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 14:00

Rugby World Cup: Japan enthral a nation and beyond as they storm into quarter-finals

Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 13:59

Scotland’s Hamish Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Backrow suffered serious knee injury during opening defeat to Ireland in Yokohama

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 08:22

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie set to miss World Cup opener against Ireland

Edinburgh forward had titanium plate fitted after suffering broken cheekbone against Georgia

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 15:20

Jonny Gray returns to Scotland action for Georgia send-off at Murrayfield

Gregor Townsend rests a number of his frontline players for Friday’s game

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 17:17

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit Scotland

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 19:55

Greig Laidlaw dropped to bench as Finn Russell returns for Scotland

Jonny Gray and wing Tommy Seymour will make their 50th Test appearances

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 13:41

Opportunity knocks as Gregor Townsend names his Scotland team

Finn Russell, Stuart Hogg, Huw Jones and Ryan Wilson all ruled out for Paris clash

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 11:55

‘Ireland were there for the taking’: the Scottish press react

Regrets? Scotland will have a few after Joe Schmidt’s side are victorious at Murrayfield

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 11:16

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Ireland player ratings

Business as usual for Peter O’Mahony as Ireland flanker stands out in Edinburgh

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 17:40

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Scotland player ratings

Finn Russell, Josh Strauss and Stuart McInally best for Gregor Townsend’s team

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 17:07

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

Kinghorn runs in hat-trick as Scotland grab bonus point

Italy score three late tries but can’t avoid 18th straight Six Nations defeat

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 16:41

Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener

Gary Graham — previously called up by England — could also win his first cap

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 14:22

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 12:39

Tommy Seymour grabs hat-trick of tries as Scotland pummel Fiji

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 16:53