It is almost exactly 40 years since the legend that is Willie John McBride played his last game for Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park in March 1975. 

A carnival atmosphere grips a number of coastal towns and villages in south-west Cork this bank holiday weekend as summer time officially kicks in.

Graeme Morrison is confident Scotland can replicate their surprise victory on their most recent trip to Dublin in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland.

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden heads into his third RBS Six Nations championship absolutely convinced his players can come through the campaign with flying colours.

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