The Irish Times

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

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

Warren Gatland admits Lions selection is wide open for first Test

‘It’s probably fluid in terms of 60 or 70 per cent’

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 14:58

Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum

Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:35

Gordon D’Arcy: This could become Ireland's worst ever Six Nations

A bulked-up pack and heads-up rugby can lead to a statement win in Italy

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 07:10

Daunting test facing Connacht in Paris

Outbreak of Covid-19 in visitors’ camp a disruption in advance of clash with Racing 92

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland don’t need to do a Finn Russell on it

Ringrose and Stockdale can play chess out the back without throwing the game away

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Japan enthral a nation and beyond as they storm into quarter-finals

Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 13:59

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

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 12:00

Finn Russell making Scotland a dangerous proposition

Outhalf showed against England he has the ability to change a game in an instant

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 06:00

Scotland’s win over Australia moves Ireland up to third in rankings

Finn Russell and Allan Dell have both been called up to British and Irish Lions squad

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 12:52

Gerry Thornley picks his Lions squad for New Zealand

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

Sat Apr 15 2017 - 05:00

Russell remains in hospital following Connacht concussion

Outhalf still under observation in Dublin’s Beaumount Hospital

Tue May 24 2016 - 16:46

Italy 20 Scotland 36: Scotland finally get over the line against Italy

Scots end Six Nations losing streak with deserved victory in Rome

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 16:34

Tim Visser returns for Scotland trip to play Italy

Very Cotter’s side are looking to avoid a 10th Six Nations defeat on the spin

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 11:36

Cotter goes to Cardiff with lower expectations but higher hopes

Scots have lost last eight meetings with Welsh, but are eager not to be written off

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

John Barclay returns to Scotland side for England clash

Scarlets flanker to make first Six Nations appearance in four years in Calcutta Cup

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 12:37

Six Nations: The lowdown on Scotland

It’s been a case of close but no cigar for Vern Cotter but Scotland are on the up

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 13:45

Vern Cotter names 35-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

Uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland both handed call-ups

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 11:37

Dan Carter and Racing frontrow excel as Glasgow rolled over

French side keep up unbeaten record in Champions Cup

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 15:54

Glasgow Warriors kick-start European campign with Scarlets rout

A Taqele Naiyaravoro hat-trick sets up a comprehensive win

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 15:29

Scotland recall Tim Swinson and Fraser Brown for Australia

Duo replace suspended Ross Ford and Jonny Gray in Vern Cotters side to play Wallabies

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 14:56

Scotland eventually overcome Samoa to book quarter-final place

A thrilling game in St James’ Park saw Samoa put it right up to Scotland until late on

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 16:53

Demoralised Samoa between Scotland and the last eight

Finn Russell returns at St James’ Park as Vern Cotter’s side look to secure second spot

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 17:50

Finn Russell fit for Scotland’s do-or-die battle against Samoa

John Hardie, Ross Ford and Matt Scott have also been passed to play on Saturday

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 12:43

Scotland and Vern Cotter sweat over Finn Russell fitness

Playmaker carried off during USA game while Grant Gilchrist ruled out of World Cup

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 10:11

Second half Scotland move past USA and to the top of Pool B

Vern Cotter’s side are transformed after the break at Elland Road running in five tries

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 17:13

Vern Cotter makes 10 changes to Scotland side for USA

Henry Pyrgos leads side at Elland Road as entire bench from Japan game promoted

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 11:28

Scotland overwhelm Italy with six-try haul in World Cup warm-up

Sean Lamont and Tim Visser score two tries each in convincing victory

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 11:37

Scotland impress against Italy at second time of asking

Vern Cotter’s side much more convincing in second World Cup warm-up against Azzurri

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 18:01

Scotland look to sign off for World Cup in style

Vern Cotter picks a strong side for second game against Italy

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:00

John Barclay returns among wholesale Scotland changes

Sean Lamont only player to return from starting team last weekend against Italy

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 13:28

Running of Glasgow too much for Munster

Munster played into Glasgow’s hands with an aimless kicking game

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 12:02

Glasgow blast Munster away to claim first major title

Leone Nakarawa inspires for Scottish side as they win Pro 12 title in Belfast

Sun May 31 2015 - 18:19