Owen Doyle: Oscar Jegou incident shows why World Rugby needs to look at disciplinary protocols
French flanker’s four-match ban for eye gouging shows up many of the shortcomings of the system
Scotland Rugby
The trends that explain Ireland’s Six Nations turnaround
Andy Farrell’s team tweaked their game plan and added new faces to their talent pool
Robert Baloucoune’s Rising Player award at 28 proves it’s never too late
It’s taken the Northern Irishman a while to make his mark in Ireland rugby, but this Six Nations was his moment
Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XV
Player of the tournament; top three tries; best match; plenty of surprises; things to change
Owen Doyle: England right to feel aggrieved by France’s penalty try
Nika Amashukeli did a good job overall in a match with the highest degree of difficulty and intensity
Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension
The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup
Andy Farrell extracts the very best from his players: Five things we learned from the Six Nations
Ireland’s improving scrum; returning players make big impact; soft refereeing; Farrell’s squad management
How Ireland’s set-piece detail returned with a vengeance against Scotland
Irish attack has showed variety by going back to its roots with a strong set-piece after counter-attacking flourish at Twickenham
Scottish media lament ‘same old story’ after defeat to ‘thunderous Ireland’ in Dublin
Saturday’s result marked Scotland’s 12th successive defeat to Ireland
Tom O’Toole credits Andy Farrell’s motivation after he made 21 tackles in Scotland win
Ulster player has excelled despite moving from tighthead to loosehead prop
Stuart McCloskey has flourished in the Six Nations and is Ireland’s player of the tournament
The direct influence the centre brings to matches offers irrefutable proof of a burgeoning standing in world rugby
Andy Farrell ‘proud as punch’ as Ireland secure Triple Crown win against Scotland
Head coach says side played ‘bloody well’ as they had convincing victory over the Scots
Ireland 43-21 Scotland FT: Triple Crown secured and title hopes kept alive – as it happened
Relive all the action as Ireland cross six times to finish Six Nations on a high
Ireland’s firepower sees them win game for the ages against Scotland and claim Triple Crown
Sides go toe-to-toe in brilliant Six Nations game where both teams were committed to attacking
Ireland’s once maligned scrum resembled a bastion against Scotland
Set piece was the key to Ireland’s Triple Crown win at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland player ratings: Stuart McCloskey stands out as Ireland beat Scotland
Jack Crowley and Caelan Doris had fine games as Ireland won the Triple Crown
Robert Baloucoune: Who is Ireland’s ‘find’ of the Six Nations?
28-year-old Baloucoune has become Ireland’s overnight sensation after six years
‘It should be a fantastic game’: Ireland can beat Scotland in quest for Six Nations glory
Andy Farrell’s buoyant side face potent opponents in tournament showdown for Triple Crown and more
Six Nations permutations: How Ireland, France or Scotland can win the 2026 competition
France lead title charge going into final round
Matt Williams: Ireland will lose if Scotland bring their elite mentality to Dublin
This Six Nations, more than any other in history, has showcased the importance of a psychological edge
Written-off Gregor Townsend has Scotland plotting their greatest Six Nations story
How fitting it would be for Scotland to confirm their turnaround by beating Ireland, the team that’s tormented them more than any other in recent times
Ireland’s Daniel Ryan plans to pick up where he left off in Under-20s Six Nations finale
Connacht player goes into Scotland clash in high spirits after scoring two outstanding tries against Wales
Ireland’s towering lock Darragh Murray set to play his part in crunch game against Scotland
Intuitive secondrow considered ‘calm presence in the lineout and around the field’
Do Scotland have a genuine chance at breaking their 11-match losing run to Ireland?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Andy Farrell plays strongest hand as Ireland look to seal Triple Crown with victory over Scotland
Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier return to the pack while Tommy O’Brien named on the left wing
Ireland v Scotland team announcements: Andy Farrell makes four changes for Triple Crown decider – as it happened
Ireland, Scotland and France remain in the running for the Six Nations title
Ireland v Scotland: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s final match of the 2026 Six Nations and what they need to do to win the title
Conor Murray: Maybe Scotland have to say it out loud to believe it – some things never change
Scotland and Ireland have changed a lot since the start of this Six Nations and each could view the other as being ‘there for the taking’
Six Nations permutations: Here’s how Ireland can win the title on the final day
France are in the driving seat but Ireland or Scotland may yet have a say on the final Saturday of the championship
From Sexton masterclasses to Healy as hooker: Ireland’s 11-match winning streak against Scotland
Irish side have not been beaten by the Scots since 2017, a record they aim to extend on Saturday
Ireland v Scotland: Tommy O’Brien in line for recall ahead of Jacob Stockdale
Andy Farrell set to return to bulk of side that pulled off memorable victory over England at Twickenham for Triple Crown clash
Josh van der Flier: ‘I don’t mind being on the bench. It drives you on’
The Ireland flanker’s Six Nations profile this season is different from previous campaigns, a change he has had to adjust to
Andrew Goodman hails ‘good edge’ among Ireland squad ahead of Scotland clash
Triple Crown decider makes for an intense build-up to Saturday’s game in Dublin
Ireland are there for the taking, says Scotland’s Darcy Graham ahead of Six Nations clash
Scottish winger says Ireland have ‘not been firing as well as they have in previous campaigns’
Schadenfreude at England’s expense the only guarantee in last weekend of epic Six Nations
France look destined to win the title, but nothing about this championship has been predictable
Jeremy Loughman ruled out of Ireland’s game against Scotland
No fresh injury concerns ahead of the Six Nations finale
Gerry Thornley: Six Nations championship in the balance after pulsating weekend
Ireland set to take on Scotland at Aviva, with victory raising possibility of tournament title
TV View: At the 33rd time of asking, Azzurri prove patience is indeed a virtue
After Italy’s triumph over England, you’d have been reaching for the Kleenex yourself
Lineout good, scrum bad: Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekend
Jack Conan a shining light yet again; Scotland give France a taste of their own medicine; Ireland Under-20s impress
Gregor Townsend keeps his cool after Scotland topple France to stay in title hunt
Kyle Steyn expected to be fit for final match in Dublin but Scotland struggling at secondrow
Scotland beat France in Murrayfield try-fest to keep Ireland’s Six Nations hopes alive
Gregor Townsend’s side run in seven tries and score 50 points but France hold on to lead at top of table with try bonus point
Ireland show resolve in defence and attack to secure hard-fought win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men hold out for bonus-point victory at the Aviva
Matt Williams: Politically savvy Fabien Galthié has made France more fearsome than ever
But there’s no telling what Scotland will do to them when they meet in the Six Nations on Saturday
Six Nations: Jack Dempsey returns from injury as Scotland name team to play France
Matthieu Jalibert returns for French team, who can win the title with a bonus-point victory
Borthwick ball and Ireland’s defence: Three charts reveal interesting tactical trends from Six Nations
Statistics show how Ireland and other teams are adapting their Six Nations game plan midway through a World Cup cycle
Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws
During their Six Nations loss to Ireland, England’s players were constantly yapping at Frenchman Pierre Brousset
Scotland keep Triple Crown hopes alive with dramatic victory over Wales
Wales led 20-5 at the start of the second-half before visitors scored three tries to take the win
Six Nations: How Ireland can beat England and what they can learn from Scotland
Scotland’s balanced approach can be taken as an inspiration on how to beat Steve Borthwick’s side
Dan Sheehan enjoys bus trip before Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony jump ship
Mack Hansen bemoans a ‘weird narrative’ around the Ireland team on The Tommy Tiernan Show
Six Nations: Storming Scotland stun England to seal Calcutta Cup glory
England’s 12-Test unbeaten record is broken to put their title hopes in jeopardy
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