Person: John Hardie

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Blair Kinghorn makes first start in only change to Scotland side for Ireland clash

Blair Kinghorn will make his first start for Scotland on Saturday after being named in Gregor Townsend's side for their pivotal NatWest 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.

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Mike Blair defends John Hardie recall

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John Hardie returns to Scotland squad after serving cocaine ban

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Scotland and Edinburgh flanker suspended by club and country

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Ireland v England will be a game of family fortunes

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Scotland braced for French juggernaut

Another big Scottish test for Munster

Munster can expect the kind of reception they like to dish out to visiting teams when they take on Edinburgh in tonight’s deferred Guinness Pro 12 game at Myreside.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Scotland Squad Named for the RBS 6 Nations - BT Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland must be ‘masters of own destiny’

Vern Cotter says Scotland must become masters of their own destiny when they face Argentina this weekend.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Rassie Erasmus ponders ‘average’ home win

Munster 28 Edinburgh 14: “The performance was really, really average”. 

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Tommy O’Donnell wants Munster to draw on big-match experience

Tommy O’Donnell has boiled tomorrow night’s Guinness Pro12 showdown with Edinburgh in Cork down to its essence: Take what the visitors have.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

The Andy Farrell factor can now be of benefit to Ireland

AN England Grand Slam only five months after their rugby world fell apart in their own global tournament just serves to show once again that, in sport, the pain of calamitous defeat can serve to inspire new beginnings.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Three key issues that will decide intriguing Scotland finale

The Hardie boys smell a famous victory... 

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Ireland v Scotland: How the sides compare

Simon Lewis looks at how both teams match up.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Maro Itoje a global star in the making

Such was the reaction of the Scottish crowd at the final whistle in Murrayfield on Sunday you would have thought they had won the Six Nations championship.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

England boss Eddie Jones calls up controversial Manu Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi has been added to England’s training squad for their RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Scotland now eye France scalp

Italy 20 Scotland 36: Jason O’Halloran hopes Scotland can shake off their mental shackles after finally halting their long RBS 6 Nations losing streak.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Six Nations

Peter Jackson on the best of the new generation, each on the verge of breaking into the international arena

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Scots’ black, white, and Jonny Grays

Scotland are heading into the Six Nations Championship with the same optimism that usually strikes Caledonia in January but there are reasons to believe this bout will last longer than most examples of the past decade.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Rhys Patchell penalty wins derby at death for Cardiff Blues

Full-back Rhys Patchell landed a dramatic last-gasp penalty to secure a 21-20 derby day victory for Cardiff Blues over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Edinburgh go two from two in Challenge Cup

Edinburgh made it two wins out of two in Challenge Cup Pool Five with a 27-6 stroll against Agen.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Scotland reeling over Craig Joubert's last-gasp penalty decision

Scotland are reeling from the injustice of being denied a place in the World Cup semi-finals by Craig Joubert after the South African referee awarded Australia an incorrect last-gasp penalty.

Mon, 19 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

Four-day turnaround too much for Japan as Scotland make winning start

Scotland 45 Japan 10: The neutrals may have left Kingsholm disappointed not to have witnessed another monumental Rugby World Cup upset, but Scotland will not care one jot after this bonus-point success kicked their Pool B campaign off in the perfect fashion.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

England pair Barritt and Joseph for clash with Ireland

England have selected Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph as their centre pairing for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up game against Ireland at Twickenham.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

QUIRKY WORLD ... Popular TV crime shows spawn generation of amateur sleuths

ENGLAND: The success of crime shows, including Sherlock, has created a nation of amateur sleuths, according to a survey-

Sat, 29 Mar, 2014