Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland
10 months ago

Gregor Townsend: Scotland need their ‘best rugby of the season’ against Ireland

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Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

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Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare
2 months ago

Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare

Associated Press  

Argentina rolling into Dublin this week hasn’t come fast enough for Ireland. “You don’t become a bad side in one game,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell says. “In his own mind, he’d probably thought he’s been ready for quite some time because he’s that kind of kid, a confident kid.” Healy equals ‘BoD’ It will also be a milestone game for …

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England
2 months ago

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England

Associated Press  

Signals coming from the South Africa camp this week seem to be baiting Scotland to give the Rugby World Cup champion a tougher autumn contest on Sunday at Murrayfield. First, Springboks center Andre Esterhuizen insulted the South Africans in the Scotland squad, then coach Rassie Erasmus unexpectedly picked a 7-1 forwards-backs bench and expressed interest in seeing how his team …

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’
6 months ago

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

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Ciaran Frawley delivers drama in Durban – and proves Ireland-South Africa rivalry is here to stay
6 months ago

Ciaran Frawley delivers drama in Durban – and proves Ireland-South Africa rivalry is here to stay

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s live coverage of the second Test between Ireland and South Africa, from Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Ireland, who have made four changes to their starting XV, have not lost consecutive Test matches since round two of the 2021 Six Nations and head coach Andy Farrell hopes to see significant room for improvement from …

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham
10 months ago

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham

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✕ Close Andy Farrell hails Ireland's composure with Six Nations win in France Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland’s double grand slam dream with an exhilarating 23-22 win in a display of their best attacking rugby for years to take the Six Nations championship to the final round. After Scotland’s shock loss to Italy, Ireland …

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
10 months ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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Flawless Ireland have just one question left to answer in England showdown
10 months, 1 week ago

Flawless Ireland have just one question left to answer in England showdown

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We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months, 1 week ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them

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Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England
10 months, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England

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Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw

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Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam

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Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations

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Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

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Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alarmingly basic errors cost England dearly in Scotland defeat

The Telegraph  

A Calcutta Cup contest that will be forever etched in history. You have to go back to 1896, for the last time Scotland secured four successive victories against England in the championship and Duhan van der Merwe was their history boy, becoming the first Scotland player to score a hat-trick of tries against the auld enemy and delivering the kind …

The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound

Daily Mail  

My old team Wales and then England face the toughest Six Nations task around right now in rounds three and four – taking on Ireland. Andy Farrell’s men are on course for a second successive Grand Slam and are a phenomenal side nicknamed ‘The Green Machine.’ It’s apt because Ireland are exactly that – a machine. And this is what …

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

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World Rugby not planning to explain controversial try decision in Scotland match
11 months ago

World Rugby not planning to explain controversial try decision in Scotland match

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There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
11 months ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend
11 months, 1 week ago

Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend

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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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Stuart Hogg: Ruthless and relentless Ireland can break the curse – they don’t fear the All Blacks any more
1 year, 3 months ago

Stuart Hogg: Ruthless and relentless Ireland can break the curse – they don’t fear the All Blacks any more

The Independent  

I think it is absolutely tremendous that we’ve got four nations from the northern hemisphere in with a shot of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. The players in the northern hemisphere are making the game better to watch, and the Gallagher Premiership, Top 14 and United Rugby Championship have become tough leagues to play in. I’ve never been as unsure …

Ireland and All Blacks thrust into new roles for blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland and All Blacks thrust into new roles for blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final

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Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Garry Ringrose determined to break new ground with Ireland at Rugby World Cup

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Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — The weight of history on their backs. Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de France bathed in shamrock green. Ireland is expected to as well on Saturday because it doesn’t hold any fear of …

Scotland left with questions to answer after shooting blanks at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Scotland left with questions to answer after shooting blanks at Rugby World Cup

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Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals
1 year, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals

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Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. “The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof, and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.” Ireland blitzed Scotland by six tries to top …

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ireland’s famous — or infamous — reputation for never passing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals could become irrelevant on Saturday when there’s a chance the No. South Africa lock Jean Kleyn, who played for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but not against Scotland, has seen the provocation for himself while playing for Irish club Munster against …

Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game
1 year, 3 months ago

Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game

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Scotland in fearless mode for all-or-nothing Rugby World Cup clash with favorite Ireland
1 year, 3 months ago

Scotland in fearless mode for all-or-nothing Rugby World Cup clash with favorite Ireland

Associated Press  

PARIS — Fearless Scotland heads into the Rugby World Cup showdown against top-ranked Ireland with an all-or-nothing approach to reaching the quarterfinals on Saturday. “The easiest thing is to make sure we perform well and deserve to win the game outright.” For Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton it’s crucial not to clutter minds by overthinking the permutations for qualifying. “He’s a …

Scotland routs Romania 84-0 to set up Ireland showdown at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Scotland routs Romania 84-0 to set up Ireland showdown at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

LILLE, France — Scotland confirmed the showdown it craves with Ireland for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after routing hapless Romania 84-0 on Saturday. Scotland rested 13 front-liners, who watched in comfort at Stade Pierre-Mauroy as their squad mates racked up 12 converted tries, 11 of them converted by Ben Healy, who added a try for a …

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

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Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland
1 year, 3 months ago

Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland

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Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief
1 year, 4 months ago

Scotland heading to Rugby World Cup with no fear and bags of belief

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Ireland vs England LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Ireland seal grand slam after Freddie Steward red card in Six Nations 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Ireland vs England LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Ireland seal grand slam after Freddie Steward red card in Six Nations 2023

The Independent  

Ireland completed just their fourth-ever Six Nations grand slam with a 29-16 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, emphatically underlining their status as the world’s top-ranked team heading into September’s World Cup. None of Ireland’s three previous clean sweeps had been completed in Dublin but this victory over their fiercest rivals was the sweetest way to seal a deserved …

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can cope without Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg
1 year, 9 months ago

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can cope without Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg

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Gregor Townsend frustrated as Scotland pass up rare chance to beat New Zealand
2 years, 2 months ago

Gregor Townsend frustrated as Scotland pass up rare chance to beat New Zealand

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On this day in 2015: Scotland and Ireland suffer Rugby World Cup heartbreak
2 years, 2 months ago

On this day in 2015: Scotland and Ireland suffer Rugby World Cup heartbreak

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Hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile – Andy Farrell hails Ireland
2 years, 5 months ago

Hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile – Andy Farrell hails Ireland

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Ireland celebrate historic series win over the All Blacks
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland celebrate historic series win over the All Blacks

The Telegraph  

Ireland face New Zealand in Wellington today with the series poised 1-1 and the visitors ready to inflict the All Blacks with their first Test series defeat in 28 years. Last Saturday a heroic Irish performance saw Andy Farrell's team win 23-12 and after tearing up the record books by securing the win, his Ireland team are looking to go …

Ireland go to Twickenham seeking breakthrough road win
2 years, 10 months ago

Ireland go to Twickenham seeking breakthrough road win

Associated Press  

For all of Ireland’s resurgence under coach Andy Farrell, one significant milestone continues to elude them. For the growth of the group it’ll be really good for us to go and put in a good performance.” The group, winner of 10 of its last 11 tests, is brewing something special, which is why captain and conductor Jonathan Sexton agreed this …

Robbie Henshaw wants Ireland to replicate New Zealand win against Argentina
3 years, 1 month ago

Robbie Henshaw wants Ireland to replicate New Zealand win against Argentina

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Wales vow to tighten up for Scotland finale after suffering fourth straight loss in France loss
4 years, 2 months ago

Wales vow to tighten up for Scotland finale after suffering fourth straight loss in France loss

Daily Mail  

Wales need to plug holes in their leaky defence after their fourth consecutive defeat - this time against France on Saturday. Wayne Pivac's side have now conceded 15 tries in those games since beating Italy 42-0 at the start of the Six Nations in February. Wales have vowed to plug holes in their leaky defence after losing to France on …

Japan, Scots would be unified in hearing 2 words: Game on
5 years, 3 months ago

Japan, Scots would be unified in hearing 2 words: Game on

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A super typhoon could set the scene for a fierce storm of a different kind if Scotland doesn’t get the chance to play host nation Japan for a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Scottish rugby officials have forecast legal action if Sunday’s game in Yokohama is cancelled, vowing not to be collateral damage of a potentially …

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead

Daily Mail  

The eye of Typhoon Hagibis is not due to strike until this lunchtime, but the storm continued to rip through the World Cup as nations demanded more answers about cancelled Tests. Italy’s campaign has been cut short and Scotland could be the next victims, with World Rugby set to decide by midnight tonight whether to cancel tomorrow’s crunch game with …

Rugby World Cup team of the week: Japan and Wales heroes dominate
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup team of the week: Japan and Wales heroes dominate

Daily Mail  

We're now two weeks into the Rugby World Cup and the tournament has seen its two most seismic performances in the past seven days. Kotaro Matsushima wriggles free of Irish tackles as he continues his fine start to the World Cup 13 Jonathan Davies A key part of Warren Gatland's successful Wales and Lions teams for so long, Davies produced …

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