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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Huw Jones on beating Ireland

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Scotland's Huw Jones talks about how his Six Nations debut in his side's thrilling opening win against Ireland at Murrayfield was the "hardest game I've ever played".

Italy v Ireland Six Nations: We can't miss the bus again, warns coach Schmidt

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has challenged his side to fly out of the traps against Italy tomorrow after the slow start that cost them dear in their Six Nations opener against Scotland.

Under-20 Six Nations Preview: Italy U-20s v Ireland U-20s

9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

After coming good in the second half against Scotland, the Ireland Under-20s will aim to maintain their winning start to the Six Nations when they play Italy in the first ever U-20 international to take...

What to expect from Vern Cotter's Scotland team announcement?

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

After claiming their first opening-day win since 2006 against Ireland at BT Murrayfield last weekend, Scotland have a chance to make history at the Stade de France in Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations.

What to expect from Vern Cotter's Scotland team announcement?

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

After claiming their first opening-day win since 2006 against Ireland at BT Murrayfield last weekend, Scotland have a chance to make history at the Stade de France in Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations.

Leinster must learn a valuable lesson from Ireland taking their eye of the ball

9 years ago by Irish Independent

last Saturday's defeat in Scotland was a punishing reminder for Irish rugby of what happens when you take your eye off the ball.

Schmidt refusal to park bus issue shows flaws in players' mental strength

9 years ago by Irish Independent

We thought we'd heard the last of bus-gate, that Ireland would have parked the issue that has somehow come to dominate the agenda in the wake of their defeat to Scotland last weekend, but just as it seemed...

Malone demanding improvements from young guns for physical Italian lesson

9 years ago by Irish Independent

There was a lot to admire in the manner in which Ireland dug in to snatch victory in Scotland last week but amongst the players and the coaches, there is a stark realisation that major improvements are...

Duncan Hodge expects Viliame Mata to spark life into Edinburgh

9 years ago by The Scotsman

Edinburgh Rugby’s acting head coach Duncan Hodge is hoping that the “outstanding” Viliame Mata can help the side get their patchy league form back on track tonight in Belfast against...

Gregor Townsend impressed by Glasgow Warriors’ training effort

9 years ago by The Scotsman

Gregor Townsend believes that his Glasgow Warriors squad are better equipped than ever before to use this Six Nations window as a launchpad for a tilt at securing a home draw in the Guinness Pro 12 play-offs.