The Irish Times

Proper warrior Jamie Ritchie is the template Scotland need to build future on

Jim Telfer believes flanker has the type of aggression and nastiness that Scotland require

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 07:00

Six Nations 2020: Scotland desperately need something to shout about

Finn Russell’s disciplinary issues followed a World Cup to forget for Townsend’s side

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 14:00

Stuart Hogg named as Scotland captain for Six Nations

He is the most experienced player in a 38-man squad named by Gregor Townsend

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 11:53

Scotland’s John Barclay announces international retirement

33-year-old former captain won 76 caps after making debut at 2007 Rugby World Cup

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 13:07

Gregor Townsend makes 14 changes to Scotland XV for Russia

Darcy Graham retained as Scots keep on eye on next Sunday’s showdown with Japan

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 11:46

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend names Scotland XV for Ireland

Stuart McInally captains the Scots with Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg starting on Sunday

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 09:59

Rugby World Cup: McFarland believes Scotland more than a fast and loose side

Ulster coach and former Scotland assistant knows Scots need to measure up at set-piece

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 21:04

Ireland aim to weather the storm in pivotal World Cup opener

Joe Schmidt is taking nothing for granted ahead of Pool A game against Scotland

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 01:01

Jonny Gray returns to Scotland action for Georgia send-off at Murrayfield

Gregor Townsend rests a number of his frontline players for Friday’s game

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 17:17

Schmidt wary of the danger of suspensions due to crackdown on high tackles

‘There’s always things that concern, and injury is one and suspension is the other’

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 01:00

Townsend admits Scotland have ‘a lot of work to do’ after French mauling

Ireland’s World Cup Pool A opponents on the end of five-try hammering in Nice

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 00:58

Munster reach into their DNA as Earls double secures semi-final slot

Brilliant defensive performance backs up opportunist strikes from Ireland winger

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 15:38

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Edinburgh v Munster: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

All you need to know ahead of the first quarter-final of Champions Cup weekend

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 08:59

Munster’s record of grinding out wins in big games a huge asset

Other figures add up to a difficult assignment for the visitors at Murrayfield

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 06:00

O’Mahony puts Cardiff behind him as Edinburgh beckons

Champions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeat

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 01:00

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00

Japan still far away as Ireland focus on Scotland

‘There is so much rugby to be played between now and then,’ says prop Kilcoyne on RWC

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00

Six Nations 2019: consistency the key for Scotland the brave

Gregor Townsend’s side possess a frightening backline but have injuries up front

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 07:00

Scotland name seven uncapped players in Six Nations squad

Greig Laidlaw will again skipper the team in the absence of the injured John Barclay

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 12:39

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Scarlets time peak to perfection to leave Glasgow in their wake

Defending champions back in Pro 14 final after Scotstoun victory

Fri May 18 2018 - 22:05

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Scarlets overcome nervy start to end La Rochelle’s European dream

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 19:48

Rugby Stats: Irish numbers stack up individually and collectively

Schmidt’s players top a host of categories at the end of a phenomenal 12 months

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 08:46

Greig Laidlaw’s late penalty helps cure Scotland’s travel sickness

Tomasso Allan’s two tries not enough as Italy let victory chance slip in Rome

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 15:02

CJ Stander turns his mind to definitive Twickenham test

South African excited by the prospect of bidding for a Grand Slam against England

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 06:15

Room for improvement but Ireland retain Grand ambition

Historic opportunity beckons at Twickenham as Schmidt’s Irish machine rolls on

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 05:30

Gregor Townsend rues Scottish generosity with final pass

‘We all make errors but we certainly played some outstanding rugby today’

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 18:55

Ireland secure bonus point and pave way to Six Nations title

Jacob Stockdale continues incredible try-scoring exploits with two in win over Scotland

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 16:53

Matt Williams: Pack can ensure Irish victory but don’t underestimate Scotland

If Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home win

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 07:00

Concentrated Ireland can clear penultimate hurdle with aplomb

Scotland unlikely to be able to match Ireland’s physicality and intensity over 80 minutes

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00

John Barclay: ‘We want it to be chaotic and uncomfortable in Dublin’

Breakdown king a threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 06:00