Scotland

Six Nations 2017: Pain of past defeats drove Scots to victory - Jonny Gray

Jonny Gray says Scotland were determined not to repeat the mistakes of previous narrow defeats as they held on to beat Ireland.

WATCH: Deft Parisse handling gives Italy lead

A spot of Sergio Parisse magic helped Italy edge out to a 7-0 lead in their RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales at Rome's Stadio Olimpico.  

Irish Rugby TV: Scotland v Ireland - Post-Match Reaction

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, captain Rory Best and top carrier CJ Stander all spoke of their disappointment with the team performance following the 27-22 defeat to Scotland in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations...

Ireland is a team of glaring weaknesses

Narrow defence, a lack of penetration and a shaky lineout were the theme of the day for Ireland. The most glaringly obvious and disappointing aspect of this Ireland performance was the narrow defence....

6 Nations Round 1 Highlights: Scotland vs Ireland

RBS 6 Nations Match Stats: Scotland 27 Ireland 22

A look at the official match statistics, provided by Accenture, from Ireland's opening RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Saturday.

Sean O'Brien laments poor start against Scotland but takes positives going into Italy clash

Ireland intend to vent their anger on Italy in Rome next weekend for the slow start that caught them cold in Scotland.

Gray: Past pain drove victory

Scotland second row Jonny Gray says that the pain of previous defeats in the Six Nations drove them on to their 27-22 victory over Ireland.

O'Brien: Start must be better

Sean O'Brien believes Ireland's frustration will ensure they start better against Italy next weekend after losing 27-22 to Scotland in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

Comment: Complacent Ireland were well and truly Chicagoed by fiery Scots

We can't say they didn't warn us. Scotland sent Ireland homeward to think again. Joe Schmidt's men were well and truly Chicagoed.