The Irish Times

Stakes high as Ulster aim to arrest slump in form against Edinburgh

Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:16

Ireland wrap up Triple Crown with bonus-point win over Scotland

Conor Murray try completes comfortable victory to secure first silverware won on home soil since 2004

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 18:43

Six Nations: Ireland on cusp of winning first trophy on home soil in 18 years

Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Scotland drop Finn Russell for Ireland game

Scottish outhalf makes way for Blair Kinghorn for game in Dublin

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 13:30

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 16:47

Owen Doyle: Dishonest scrummaging at Murrayfield not the referee’s fault

Both England and Scotland have been serial offenders in this aspect for too long

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 06:00

Scotland head coach calls for ‘spirit of Paris’ ahead of Australia clash

Townsend opts to make six changes to side that started the 10-try victory against Tonga

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs

Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 06:00

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

Scotland shred France’s Grand Slam dreams at Murrayfield

Les Bleus left to rue Mohamed Haouas’s red card as Townsend’s side capitalise in style

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 17:34

Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in Japan

Incoming Ulster captain’s secondrow partnership with James Ryan looks formidable

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 00:30

Rugby World Cup: Ireland make a loud statement of intent against Scotland

Joe Schmidt’s well-oiled machine was back to its brilliant best in a sodden Yokohama

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 23:00

Rugby World Cup: Ireland take a bow after near perfect opening night

Memories of Twickenham melt away in Yokohama rain as Joe Schmidt’s side start on front foot

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 11:48

Duncan Taylor and John Barclay return to Scotland fold

Gregor Townsend names duo in XV for Saturday’s warm-up against France in Nice

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 13:05

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

Wales eye clean sweep after victory over injury-hit Scotland

All-conquering Welsh side close in on Grand Slam ahead of weekend Ireland showdown

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 19:55

Wales make it 13 in a row and eye Grand Slam date with Ireland

Nothing unlucky about it as Warren Gatland’s side hold off Scottish fightback in Edinburgh

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 16:26

Greig Laidlaw dropped to bench as Finn Russell returns for Scotland

Jonny Gray and wing Tommy Seymour will make their 50th Test appearances

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 13:41

Not a pretty win, but a psychological restoration for Ireland

They may not be back to fluent best, but there were a lot of positives in win over Scotland

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 06:30

Scotland 13 Ireland 22: Scotland player ratings

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

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 17:07

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

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Kinghorn runs in hat-trick as Scotland grab bonus point

Italy score three late tries but can’t avoid 18th straight Six Nations defeat

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 16:41

Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener

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

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 14:22

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

Rugby Stats: Tadhg Beirne is one of the Pro14's ironmen

Players who accumulate most Pro14 minutes tend not to be playing Test rugby

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 06:35

Gregor Townsend looks to experience to get Scotland back on track

Starting XV for second Six Nations fixture against France will contain 132 more caps

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 16:10

Scotland make six changes after Wales hammering

Gregor Townsend has brought in fresh faces for this weekend’s clash with France

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 11:43

Momentum so crucial for Joe Schmidt and Ireland

Result in opener at Murrayfield will go long way to determining Ireland’s campaign

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 01:00

Greig Laidlaw urges Scottish players to forget World Cup pain

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

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 17:19

Connacht need win as gravity of situation weighs heavy on hearts and minds

Pat Lam’s men must make mark against Edinburgh with tough October looming

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:01

Leinster’s first-half blitz secures bonus point in Edinburgh

Noel Reid and Joey Carbery shine as Leo Cullen’s side get back on track

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 19:17

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

Liam Toland: Ireland back three need to bring forth confusion in opposition

England have many fine athletes but too many poor decision makers. They are vulnerable to being confused

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 08:30

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