Johnny Sexton failed HIA after ‘stamp on the head’

Ireland outhalf was withdrawn at half-time after shipping a number of early knocks

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Scotland player ratings

Finn Russell, Josh Strauss and Stuart McInally best for Gregor Townsend’s team

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's hurt to fuel a stormy response at Murrayfield

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray should have enough to pull Scotland around the park

Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener

Gary Graham — previously called up by England — could also win his first cap

Tommy Seymour grabs hat-trick of tries as Scotland pummel Fiji

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break

Leinster find their bonus in taking the wide approach against Edinburgh

Head knocks to James Ryan and Dan Leavy the only down point at the RDS

Shrinking the Lions schedule in future risks diluting its special qualities

Final midweek game could be last of species if tour is reduced for South Africa 2021

Warren Gatland puts to bed idea of discontent in Lions camp

‘We had quite a big sing song in the changing room. It was a good feeling,’ Gatland said

Lions take the scalp of weakened Chiefs

Comfortable win unlikely to unduly alter the thinking of Gatland and his coaches for first test

Lions believe New Zealand tactic is to block runners off the ball

Lions selection for Chiefs game gives strong pointers toward squad for first test

Warren Gatland reiterates Lions are united after Maori win

Coach defends decision to call up players from touring Wales and Scotland squads

John Barclay skippers Scots as XV for Wales game named

Vern Cotter: ‘It’s a huge weekend in the championship, we’re still right in the mix’

France’s power shows through as they edge out Scotland

Les Bleus win arm-wrestle with Vern Cotter’s side after late Camille Lopez penalties

Scotland 27 Ireland 22: Scottish player ratings

John O’Sullivan rates the victorious Scottish players after their Murrayfield win over Ireland

Greig Laidlaw urges Scottish players to forget World Cup pain

Preview: Scotland v Australia, BT Murrayfield Stadium, 2.30pm – BBC 1

Rassie Erasmus holds hands up as error almost lets Edinburgh off hook

Munster’s dominant scrum provides platform for first bonus-point victory

Conor Murray double helps Munster claim Thomond Park bonus win

Forwards dominate as Rassie Erasmus claims victory in his first Pro 12 game in Limerick

Vern Cotter releases seven players from Scotland squad

Kiwi will announce his final 31-man Rugby World Cup party on September 1st

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