Scotland

Scotland head coach Townsend reaction to Ireland defeat

Gregor Townsend, head coach   On what went wrong:  "Well, we conceded a lot of points in the first half which made it very difficult to win the game.  "I think the early try wasn't really...

Ireland sweating on injuries to Mack Hansen, James Ryan and James Lowe ahead of All Blacks quarter-final

Andy Farrell says Ireland won't know the extent of the injuries suffered by Mack Hansen, James Lowe and James Ryan until tomorrow at the earliest. Hansen was forced off with a calf injury during...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v Scotland

Ireland send Scotland home to set up All Blacks date in last eight

Ireland were at their clinical best as they beat Scotland 36-14 in Saint-Denis to top Pool B and justify their status as the world's number one side.  It took just 62 seconds for the Irish to take...

Scotland reaction (captain Ritchie)

ON-FIELD REACTION Jamie Ritchie, captain On stopping Ireland: "I don’t know, it’s a tough one. If I knew the answer, the result might be different. What we try to do is play our game - unfortunately...

Ireland vs Scotland: The moments that made the difference

Reigning 6 nations champions and world number one Ireland, made fairly easy work of Celtic rivals Scotland in the final Pool B fixture of the Rugby World Cup this evening. In a blowout first half performance,...

'A few guys fumigate their beds naturally, especially the front five' - Quotes of the Day

"This is as big a moment as you’ll get in your career. It’s all or nothing for us. It’s a hugely exciting challenge, the stuff of dreams for players to go out in an arena like this with...

France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style

France dominated Italy from the whistle and will head to the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on the back of four impressive Pool A wins in a row, after seeing off the Azzurri 60-7 in front of...

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.  Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...

SCO eve of match (v IRE): Gilchrist, Jones, defence coach Tandy

Comments from Scotland second-row Grant Gilchrist, centre Huw Jones and defence coach Steve Tandy before their final Pool B match against Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 October. Grant Gilchrist,...