Six Nations 2026: Improved campaign needed for Scotland with Townsend’s reign under scrutiny
Outhalf Finn Russell embodies the Scots, capable of exquisite rugby but also susceptible to jaw-dropping lapses
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Six Nations 2026: Revitalised England are a major threat to win title
Steve Borthwick’s side have a good scrum, a decent lineout, threats at the breakdown, power in the centre and pace on the edges
Six Nations 2026: Six young players to watch in this year’s tournament
Who has the talent, strength, form and fitness to make an impact?
Andy Farrell: ‘We’re always open-minded to do the right thing by the squad’
Caelan Doris refutes the idea that past World Cups increasingly weigh on successive Irish sides
‘It’s already started, believe me’ – Andy Farrell admits Ireland’s World Cup preparations are under way
That Ireland were drawn against Scotland once again drew a wry smile from the head coach
2027 Rugby World Cup: Kind draw gives Ireland a glimpse of route through tournament
Ireland to face Scotland in a third successive World Cup but Portugal and Uruguay provide some novelty
2027 Rugby World Cup: Team by team analysis of Ireland’s Pool D opponents
Ireland will be meeting Scotland for the third straight time in the pool stages while they will face Uruguay and Portugal for the first time
Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026
New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours
Ireland are receiving more cards than before – is it a problem and why is it happening?
Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too
Rassie Erasmus’s coaching takes South Africa to a higher level
Victory in Paris with 14 men warns us what the world champions are capable of
Rugby wrap: Italy stun Wallabies with Australian influence to the fore
All Blacks beat Scotland in Murrayfield at the death; England too strong for Fiji
Louis Rees-Zammit recalled to Wales squad after NFL stint
Saracens prop Rhys Carré also included after he requalifies for selection
Ireland come from behind to take late win over Scotland in World Cup warm-up
Tries from Niamh O’Dowd and Deirbhile Nic a Bháird swung the result in favour of Scott Bemand’s side in Cork
Lions play down Mack Hansen injury concerns, call in three Scots for cover
Darcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman have been called in to the squad ahead of Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies
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