The Irish Times

Ireland wrap up Triple Crown with bonus-point win over Scotland

Conor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 18:43

Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 years

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Andy Farrell: Ireland have too much respect for Scotland to be complacent

‘Our lads won’t have one minute’s thought about what’s going on in Paris’

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Scotland drop Finn Russell for Ireland game

Scottish outhalf makes way for Blair Kinghorn for game in Dublin

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 13:30

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

Gregor Townsend includes five uncapped players in Scotland’s Six Nations squad

A total of 39 players have been named with Scotland opening campaign against England at home

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 15:42

Rob Baxter believes Lions stance on Premiership player release is ‘disingenuous’

Warren Gatland has called for ‘common sense’ to prevail over availability

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 17:52

Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions Exeter

Leo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finals

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 20:18

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

Scotland hoping to kick on as they welcome Wales to Murrayfield

Gregor Townsend’s favourites will want to prove England win wasn’t a flash in the pan

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 16:41

Finn Russell’s wizardry gives Scotland a magic show to remember

First Twickenham win in 38 years was deserved. Any other result would have been a travesty

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 22:30

Gregor Townsend names 35-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

David Cherry, Ewan Ashman, Alex Craig and Cameron Redpath could make their debuts

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 13:13

Andy Farrell’s Ireland look ready to respond in winning style

Defeat at home to Scots would question the belief that progress has been made in last year

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 01:00

Champions Cup final the apex of the Exeter journey - but they aren’t finished yet

Chiefs and Rob Baxter have come a long way since Premiership promotion a decade ago

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00

No positive Covid-19 tests for Exeter ahead of Champions Cup final

Rob Baxter also boosted by the return to fitness of England winger Jack Nowell

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 14:51

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Scotland make three changes for trip to Rome to face Italy

Stuart McInally, Ben Toolis and Chris Harris the new names in Gregor Townsend’s side

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 15:58

Scotland’s Jonny Gray ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations

Glasgow Warriors forward injured hand in Calcutta defeat to England at Murrayfield

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 16:33

Ireland made to fight tooth and nail to beat Scotland

New era for Irish rugby up and running as Scotland narrowly beaten in Dublin Six Nations opener

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 13:58

Rejuvenated Ireland should get the job done against Scotland

Expect first quarter to be fast and furious as both teams release World Cup frustrations

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 13:52

Liam Toland: Ireland smile returns but it needs to be wider against the All Blacks

That Keith Earls and Jacob Stockdale have yet to score a try is an institutional failure

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 07:00

Rugby World Cup: Yokohama pain forgotten as Scots earn bonus point win

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg on there on the grass having fun and shape shifting

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 16:10

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend names Scotland XV for Ireland

Stuart McInally captains the Scots with Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg starting on Sunday

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 09:59

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

Leinster get down and dirty to hold on to their prize in Paradise

Leo Cullen’s side take sixth title in front of record final attendance at Celtic Park

Sat May 25 2019 - 21:26

Leinster and Glasgow name their Pro14 final teams

Leo Cullen makes three changes, while Glasgow go unchanged for Celtic Park clash

Fri May 24 2019 - 12:22

Glasgow blow Ulster out of the water to secure Celtic Park final date

Warriors run in seven tries as they score 50 points at Scotstoun

Fri May 17 2019 - 22:10

Leinster defeat hands Glasgow a window on home semi-final

Leo Cullen’s side remain on European footing ahead of Toulouse game

Mon Apr 15 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

Wales aiming to block out the external noise and focus on their mission

Gatland’s side eager to avenge defeat of two years ago and maintain quest for Grand Slam

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 22:00

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

Not a pretty win, but a psychological restoration for Ireland

They may not be back to fluent best, but there were a lot of positives in win over Scotland

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 06:30

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