Ireland v Scotland: Form and history point to Andy Farrell’s side but Scots won’t roll over
Rugby World Cup: Harsh reality is that one of these teams will almost certainly be going home on Saturday night
Gregor Townsend
Finn Russell: ‘Scotland won’t try to take Johnny Sexton out of the match’
Outhalf foresees flashpoints in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland but nothing ‘over the top’ against his opposite number
Scottish hooker crisis means a Rugby World Cup call-up for sixth choice Johnny Matthews
A slips on stairs and training ground injuries has given Gregor Townsend a hooker headache
Jack Crowley: ‘Preparation is massive. Scotland are going to be gunning for us’
Ireland and Munster outhalf came off the bench and kicked three points under pressure to extend Ireland’s narrow lead in their Rugby World Cup win over South Africa. Further adventures lies ahead
South Africa and Ireland may meet again - but watch out for Scotland
The Rugby World Cup has shown that Australia’s appointment of Eddie Jones was an even bigger mistake than initially thought
Ireland provided the excitement but now it’s time to relax and absorb the French way of life
Most of the 45,000-plus Green Army have headed for home and some to other parts of France, with many to return in the next invasion for the Scotland game
Gregor Townsend expects Scotland v Ireland to be a shoot-out for last eight
'We’re playing the No 1 team in the world in two weeks’ time, we know it’s going to be a difficult challenge'
Ireland v South Africa: Tadhg Beirne delivers another epic shift in a battle of inches
Ireland v South Africa at the Rugby World Cup: Irish forward has played flanker and lock and is currently among Ireland’s highest try scorers
Scotland still very much alive as they run in seven tries against Tonga
Gifted outhalf Finn Russel and talented back division have enough to wear down physical Tonga
Rugby World Cup: Scotland know South Africa. But do they know how to beat them?
Gregor Townsend’s talented Scotland team face a huge challenge against South Africa in a pivotal Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup
Six Nations: Blunders hobbled them, but now Scotland are a serious force for Ireland to reckon with
Three factors explain how Scottish rugby has recovered from monumental errors made at the start of the professional era
‘Inspirational’ Tom Smith hailed as one of Scotland’s best after death aged 50
Brian O’Driscoll among those to pay tribute to the prop who played on two Lions tours
Grand Slam spoils for France but Ireland happy in knowledge they are not far behind
Two sides on an upward curve as stark gulf between top two and the rest has emerged
Gregor Townsend ‘I was proud of what the team did following the incident at the weekend’
Scotland head coach attempts to draw a line under disciplinary breach by six players
Six Scotland players disciplined after leaving team hotel to visit Edinburgh bar
Scottish Rugby Union says players involved have been spoken to individually
Matt Williams: Twickenham momentum likely to yield Ireland Triple Crown glory
Strong running game of Andy Farrell’s side will pose challenges for inconsistent Scotland
Andy Farrell: Ireland have too much respect for Scotland to be complacent
‘Our lads won’t have one minute’s thought about what’s going on in Paris’
Scotland drop Finn Russell for Ireland game
Scottish outhalf makes way for Blair Kinghorn for game in Dublin
Gordon D’Arcy: the red card ruined the match . . . What about the player's head?
Ewels was upright, clumsy and ran risk of a head collision in trying to stop offload
Chris Harris’s first-half double puts Scotland on the road to Rome win
Two late tries from debutant replacement Ange Capuozzo narrowed scoreline
Fresh bounce in France’s step as they gain precious momentum
Scotland despondent as dreams of a title success disappear again
Classy France stay on course for Grand Slam with six-try win over Scotland
Damian Penaud goes over for two tries in the second-half to help secure bonus-point win
Uncapped Glasgow lock Kiran McDonald among six Scotland call-ups
Jonny Gray, Scott Cummings and Cam Redpath among those ruled out injured
Owen Doyle: Ireland contributed massively to the championship’s best match so far
‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters
Biggar steps into the limelight to land late winning drop goal for Wales
For Scotland a stirring victory followed by dispiriting defeat is a pattern all too familiar
Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge
Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win
Debut for Jac Morgan as Wales and Scotland name teams
Townsend makes five changes to Scotland team; Biggar, Davies set for 100th caps
Scotland’s clarity of thought shows the way for confused England
Clear game plan comes up trumps in contrast to England who hauled off Marcus Smith
Finn Russell key to guiding settled, ambitious Scotland to victory
Scots bid to record successive Six Nations wins over England for the first time in 38 years
Gregor Townsend includes five uncapped players in Scotland’s Six Nations squad
A total of 39 players have been named with Scotland opening campaign against England at home
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend rings the changes ahead of Japan visit
Glasgow lock Scott Cummings makes first international appearance of the season
Gregor Townsend hails Matt Scott for fighting his way back into Scotland frame
Leicester centre one one of four changes to the side that beat Australia for South Africa game
Scotland head coach calls for ‘spirit of Paris’ ahead of Australia clash
Townsend opts to make six changes to side that started the 10-try victory against Tonga
Scotland include entire Lions contingent in experienced XV to face Australia
Gregor Townsend makes just one change to the side that beat France last March
Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory
In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team
Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions
Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence
Lions Tour: Townsend hoping for fast game to open up Springboks in deciding Test
Attacking coach admits more creativity is required after return of just one try so far
Three Irish players in leaked British and Irish Lions team
Iain Henderson, Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray set to be among replacements
Robbie Henshaw’s ‘all-round’ qualities keep him in contention for Lions’ first Test
Backs coach Gregor Townsend praises Ireland centre ahead of Stormers clash
Lions get things in order on the pitch after chaotic build-up to Sharks game
Josh Adams and Duhan van der Merwe score hat-tricks in big win in Johannesburg
Plenty of motivation for Irish and Scottish players as Lions face Japan
Murray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World Cup
U20 Six Nations could mark the beginning of new rugby dynasties
Ireland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournament
Andy Farrell set to take up Lions coaching role in time for South Africa Tests
Ireland coach will head to South Africa after summer Test matches against Japan and USA
Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Friend would do incredibly well as the next Ireland coach
Since taking over at Connacht the coach has created a really stable period of club rugby
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Lions squad set to have a greater spread than four years ago
Scotland’s emergence, England’s woes to ensure more balanced representation on nations
Warren Gatland: It’s nothing to do with ‘do I feel the need to have an English coach?’
There are no English coaches or members of Eddie Jones’ coaching ticket involved
Warren Gatland announces Lions coaching ticket
Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree ruled themselves out of consideration
IRFU looking at logistics of summer tour to Pacific Islands
World Rugby are very keen for a three-Test series to go ahead in July
England players to have big say over whether Eddie Jones keeps his job
Dan Scarbrough joining legal action after being diagnosed with early onset dementia
Proud Farrell relieved as Ireland prevail in fraught endgame
Ryan a major concern for England clash having suffered another head injury
Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum
Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence
Matt Williams: Inadequate attacking plan costing Ireland dearly
Coaches must change tactics against Scots or a banquet of consequences is inevitable
WP Nel returns to Scotland frontrow in one of four changes for Ireland game
Sean Maitland, Sam Johnson and Jamie Ritchie also come in for Murrayfield clash
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