Scotland Rugby

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

The Rugby World Cup has shown that Australia’s appointment of Eddie Jones was an even bigger mistake than initially thought

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

'We’re playing the No 1 team in the world in two weeks’ time, we know it’s going to be a difficult challenge'

Ahead of their final game against Scotland, Andy Farrell’s team are still not guaranteed a top-two finish in Pool B

Gifted outhalf Finn Russel and talented back division have enough to wear down physical Tonga

The 32-year-old slipped down stairs at the team hotel on a day off and hurt his head

Rugby World Cup: Following a somewhat chaotic opening weekend, the old port city will get other opportunities to better showcase its virtues as a rugby venue

Scotland kept Rugby World Cup holders at bay for first half of error-strewn match, but Springboks got into their stride

Gregor Townsend’s talented Scotland team face a huge challenge against South Africa in a pivotal Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup: The huge issue is can they deliver a performance that lasts closer to 80 minutes than 40?

Edinburgh hooker Stuart McInally announces retirement after missing out on 33-man squad

Scotland get over injury to scrumhalf Ben White and a red card for Zander Ferguson to triumph at Murrayfield

31-year-old fullback was hoping to end his career after the Rugby World Cup

Ireland will meet Scotland in Pool B in the Rugby World Cup this October

‘Stuart commands respect across the club because of the way he carries himself as a professional rugby player and a man’

Rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley gives his verdict on the performances of the six teams during a wonderful championship

French flair gets a look-in with Scotland’s revival also earning places in the final XV

Six Nations: Italians were close to sneaking victory and were on opposition try line before Scotland broke to seal win

The gap between the teams at Murrayfield was as ‘yawningly wide as the Irish Sea’

Six Nations stats: Keep up to date with the latest standings, fixtures and results as the 2023 championship comes down to crunch time

In defence and attack, Ireland’s fullback made key contributions at critical times

Plus worrisome talk from Eddie O’Sullivan and a pleasing gesture from Garry Ringrose

Chastened England will have a lot to prove at the Aviva on St Patrick’s weekend – and Ireland may have to dig deep again

Injury-hit Ireland can expect an English backlash as they bid to secure a Grand Slam next weekend in Dublin

An early Irish try from Dan Sheehan was disallowed because Scotland’s quick lineout throw was illegal

The bench did a lot of heavy lifting but it was Mack the knife that found the big plays to break Scottish hearts

Injuries piled up but Andy Farrell’s men held firm in tough Six Nations encounter

Andy Farrell’s men move one step closer to the Grand Slam after battling performance against Scots

Ireland’s outhalf remains unbeaten in head-to-head meetings but his highly influential Scottish counterpart is enjoying his best Six Nations campaign to date

In Ireland’s last nine matches the replacements as a collective chipped in with 38 points

Head coach Farrell hails Murray’s temperament as Ireland brace themselves for a tough Test in wintery conditions

With three tries so far, the Glasgow Warriors man is the leading try scorer in the Six Nations Championship

Irish side score 12 tries in Glasgow to secure record winning margin

Three factors explain how Scottish rugby has recovered from monumental errors made at the start of the professional era

Everything you need to know about the vital clash at Murrayfield in the Six Nations

Six Nations: Ireland captain calls on team to embrace the looming challenge against Scotland

Players have been judicious and generous with their words about the Scotland team and players

Ireland side could be close to full strength for match against Gregor Townsend’s in-form Scots

Captain and outhalf back to full fitness after missing Italy game with a groin strain