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Tartan threat: Three Scots with a point to prove

There are two debutants today and they both happen to be No 8s – but whereas Caelan Doris has come through that well-established development pathway of Blackrock College, the Leinster Academy and the Leinster senior side, Scotland’s new face is a bolter from the blue.

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Champions Cup team-by-team guide: Lack of squad depth likely to prove Munster’s downfall

Simon Lewis previews the 20 teams aiming for glory as the Champions Cup kicks off this weekend.

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Energia All-Ireland League weekend round-up: Cork Con come good in last 10 mins

Cork Constitution came good during the final 10 minutes to overcome Terenure College 13-10 at Lakelands Park and move top of Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A.

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Ireland recapture potency of 2018, but Rassie’s monsters now loom

Gregor Townsend speaks to the media 24/1/2018

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Townsend names experienced Scotland XV for Ireland clash

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Scotland still need to improve after beating France

Glasgow through to home PRO14 final after demolishing Ulster

Glasgow will have the benefit of home advantage at Celtic Park after romping past Ulster 50-20 to claim a place in the Guinness PRO14 Grand Final.

Fri, 17 May, 2019

Ireland shaken and stirred but still standing

Quite what impact Saturday’s Murrayfield result has on the next time Ireland meet Scotland in September’s key opening World Cup pool game in Yokohama remains to be seen but, right now, Joe Schmidt has more immediate problems to address, writes Donal Lenihan.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2019

Here's the player ratings for Ireland's win over Scotland

Here's how both teams rated as Ireland defeated Scotland 22-13.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2019

Scotland score last-gasp win over Italy

Greig Laidlaw's last-gasp penalty ensured Scotland avoided a final-day slip-up.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2018

IRFU defends 'appropriate treatment' given to Cian Healy

Healy will be fit for Ireland's Grand Slam-decider against England on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2018

Scotland's Ryan Wilson cleared to face Ireland

Scotland forward Ryan Wilson has been cleared of making contact with the eye area of England's Nathan Hughes.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2018

Eddie Jones: England 'working round the clock' to fix problems

Eddie Jones insists England are "working around the clock" to address the shortcomings exposed by Saturday's Calcutta Cup defeat at Murrayfield.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2018

$No disciplinary action for England or Scotland after alleged tunnel fracas$

No disciplinary action for England or Scotland after alleged tunnel fracas

No disciplinary action will be taken following the alleged tunnel fracas between Scotland and England players before Saturday's 6 Nations match at Murrayfield.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2018

Gregor Townsend: France will face ‘true’ Scotland

Gregor Townsend believes it was not the “true” Scotland that were well beaten by Wales in their Six Nations opener.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018

Scotland name centre for first start against Wales

Newcastle back Chris Harris will make his first Scotland start against Wales in Saturday's NatWest 6 Nations opener.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2018

Rory Scannell set to make first Pro14 start

Rory Scannell is set for his first start of the Guinness Pro14 campaign tonight as Munster go to Glasgow Warriors looking for a fourth win from four this season.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2017

Saracens v Glasgow Warriors - European Champions Cup - Quarter-Final - Allianz Park

Saracens plotting Munster downfall in Champions Cup semi-finals

Saracens face Munster in the Champions Cup semi-finals after bringing Glasgow’s European adventure to a halt with a 38-13 win at Allianz Park.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Tralee Warriors complete comeback at UCD

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors produced the performance of the weekend in the Men’s Super League.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Scotland braced for French juggernaut

Vern Cotter has urged his Scotland players to force the French “juggernaut” into a U-turn in Paris.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Peter Jackson: As nomadic journeys go, Ben Te’o’s takes some beating

At the last official count two years ago, England had 2,057,797 rugby players, almost 50 percent more than the rest of Europe combined.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Intensity and possession - Ireland must dominate to beat Scotland

Three areas that Ireland must control to win against Scotland, writes Donal Lenihan

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

‘Quietly confident’ Joe Schmidt aware of pitfalls

Ireland flew into Edinburgh last night with what head coach Joe Schmidt described as a “quiet confidence” that the players he will send into the RBS 6 Nations fray at Murrayfield tomorrow can ignore the hype surrounding Scotland and continue their winning ways.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Ryan Wilson: Scotland ready for Six Nations title shot

Ryan Wilson believes Scotland are finally set to shake off their nearly-men tag and make a run for the RBS 6 Nations title.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Leicester Tigers v Glasgow Warriors - European Champions Cup - Pool 1 - Welford Road

Glasgow could be Munster's quarter-final opponents, and they embarrassed Leicester

Glasgow cruised into the European Champions Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history after humiliating Leicester 43-0 at Welford Road.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2017

Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will have to play even better against Racing 92 if they are to repeat last week’s historic win.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Autumn International previews

Here’s the lowdown on four big games across Europe...

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Gregor Townsend braced for Thomond trip

Gregor Townsend knows how tough it is to win at Thomond Park in the best of circumstances and he recognises it will be an awful lot harder for his Glasgow Warriors players in these most emotional of times at Munster.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Still in dreamland, Connacht feel pinch

They will need to close the blinds and put away the breakables when Connacht sit down to review this one at the Sportsground today. It will not be pleasant viewing, least of all for a squad who pride themselves on looking inward and taking responsibility.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2016

Connacht v Glasgow Warriors - Guinness PRO12 Round 1

Warriors put Lam's men to the slaughter in six-try rout

Not the start the defending champions would have wanted.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Connacht up for another tough Glasgow test

Connacht’s incredible season records another first this evening when Pat Lam’s men contest the Guinness PRO12 semi-final against champions Glasgow.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Ireland v Scotland: How the sides compare

Simon Lewis looks at how both teams match up.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Joe Schmidt backing tenacious Tommy O'Donnell against Scotland

Joe Schmidt has backed a fresh and enthusiastic Tommy O’Donnell to meet fire with fire when he faces Scotland tomorrow at the expense of rested rookie Josh van der Flier.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Scotland add muscle for physical France test

Vern Cotter hopes to nullify France’s muscular threat after recalling Alex Dunbar and Josh Strauss (below) to his Scotland line-up.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Ulster v Saracens - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 1 Round 2

England star Chris Ashton to answer gouging charge

Saracens wing Chris Ashton’s hopes of an England recall in the opening exchanges of this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship are in the balance.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Scottish international charged with testicle grabbing

European Rugby disciplinary chiefs are investigating allegations that Glasgow Warriors flanker Ryan Wilson grabbed the testicles of the Northampton Saints scrum-half, Lee Dickson in Sunday’s Champions Cup tie at Franklin's Gardens.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Leo Cullen rings the changes for Warriors clash

Ahead of the visit of Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors to the RDS tonight, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to the side that suffered a 25-14 reversal away to Scarlets last week.

Fri, 23 Oct, 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

Four Edinburgh players called up to Scotland 6N squad

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has handed four Edinburgh players their first call-ups after naming his squad for next month’s RBS 6 Nations opener with France.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Glasgow loss ramps up pressure on Ulster

Glasgow 27 Ulster 9

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Disappointment for Munster as Warriors celebrate rare Thomond win

Glasgow Warriors became the first Scottish team to win away at Munster in six years as they took the scalp of the Heineken Cup semi-finalists with a 22-5 victory at Thomond Park today.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Wales cruise past Scotland with ease

Wales 51 Scotland 3

Sat, 15 Mar, 2014

Schmidt’s men need a blistering finish

Never mind the fast start that is required of all Test rugby teams.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

Hogg return to form delights Johnson

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson claims full-back Stuart Hogg has timed his return to form perfectly as the Dark Blues gear up for their RBS 6 Nations opener.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Four changes for Scotland

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has made four changes to his side for Sunday’s opening RBS 6 Nations match with Ireland.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Gary Pallister: 15-year-old Giggs was always going to be a star

Gary Pallister remains as captivated by Ryan Giggs as he was when first clapped eyes on the Manchester United superstar almost a quarter of a century ago.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2013

Gregan pleased despite missing final shot

Ireland’s Brian Gregan, the sole Irish performer on day three at the World Track and Field Championships in Moscow, finished 7th in his 400m semi-final in 45.98.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2013

Relieved Schmidt glad to see back of Warriors

Leinster 17 Glasgow 15

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Murray rested as Penney looks at options

The absence of Conor Murray from tonight’s Munster squad for the must-win RaboDirect Pro12 game with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun has set the tongues wagging — is he out of favour, injured, or what?

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Ulster grab points at Scotstoun to top Pool

Glasgow 8 Ulster 19

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

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