Person: Blair Cowan

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Sean O'Brien makes London Irish debut in heavy defeat

Sean O'Brien made his debut on an otherwise miserable night for London Irish as they suffered a 39-0 English Premiership loss to Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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Declan Kidney praises London Irish's 'heroic defence' on Premiership return

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Leinster can start to dream

Three key issues that will decide intriguing Scotland finale

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Peter Jackson: ‘Project’ players an unfair ploy

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Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block

Duncan Weir spots an opening after South Africa defeat

South Africa 34 Scotland 16: Stand-off Duncan Weir hopes his stunning second-half burst against South Africa on Saturday will help seal his place in coach Vern Cotter’s plans as Scotland look to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Saint-Andre reshuffles as French ready for ‘physical’ Canada test

It may be that France are unpredictable in most things, but there were few surprises yesterday when coach Philippe Saint-Andre made 12 changes to his side for tomorrow’s Pool D tie against Canada at Milton Keynes.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Jittery audition for Cup hopefuls

Ireland 28 Scotland 22: Though a myriad of questions remain to be answered, Saturday’s run against the Scots seemed to confirm that, for some, it all but marked the beginning of the end of their World Cup ambitions.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

Watch Joe Schmidt give his view of Ireland's performance; player ratings

Joe Schmidt has said his Ireland side were "tested on a number of levels" today against Scotland.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Bernard Jackman: Ireland’s 6 Nations defence and discipline was world class

Ireland went about their business with the poise and precision of a surgeon, writes Bernard Jackman.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Cotter defends decision to give call to New Zealand-born Blake

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has defended his decision to call up New Zealand-born flanker Hugh Blake for his RBS 6 Nations squad.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Watson is ready for Boks

Stuart Lancaster has no qualms about picking Anthony Watson on the right wing for tomorrow’s QBE International against South Africa and believes he is ready for his first Test start.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2014