Ireland have no fresh injury worries
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland report no fresh injury concerns after their 28-22 World Cup warm-up win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s World Cup warm-up action
1 decade ago by The GuardianEngland impress out wide, France prove they will be a threat and Scotland almost teach Ireland’s Joe Schmidt a harsh lessonGet the ball to Anthony Watson and Jonny May. England wings down the years,...
A veteran bolter, farewells and missed tackle woes - 5 things we learned from Irish victory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland made it two from two in their World Cup preparations with victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Here is what we learned from the four-try performance.
Plenty for Joe Schmidt to work on as lacklustre Ireland edge past Scotland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt will not be best-pleased at the inaccuracy of Ireland’s edgy win over Scotland at a subdued Aviva Stadium.
IRFU Live Blog: Ireland v Scotland
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoin us for live text commentary of Ireland's GUINNESS Summer Series clash with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium today (kick-off 5pm), as more players get an opportunity to nail down a Rugby World Cup squad...
Scots clash gives Zebo chance to prove that he is the real deal
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA total of 14 changes from the run-on team that blitzed the Welsh in Cardiff as Ireland prepare for Round 2 of their World Cup preparation against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium this evening.
No excuse now, says Duncan Hodge
1 decade ago by The TimesIt may be an experimental, inexperienced team that Scotland are fielding in Dublin today but according to Duncan Hodge, the...
Much-changed Ireland expecting Scotland to give them a tough test
1 decade ago by The GuardianRugby World Cup: The last time the two sides met was humbling for Scotland and they begin their World Cup warm-ups with a new backline and captainWorld Cups have not been kind to Ireland – seven have...
Head-To-Head: Ireland v Scotland
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Saturday's GUINNESS Summer Series game between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 5pm).
Schmidt: We didn't learn enough against Wales
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMike Ross aside, Joe Schmidt has named an entirely new starting XV to face Scotland and he is hoping his fresh contenders get more of a test than the men they are replacing in the green jersey.
