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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,...

James Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland showdown

Ireland are on the cusp of the quarter-finals in France but could still be on an early flight home.  James Lowe insisted in-form Ireland are far from “invincible” as he dismissed the...

World Rugby supporting the My Name 5 Doddie Foundation this weekend

Late Scotland legend Doddie Weir's son Hamish and former team-mate Kenny Logan to deliver Ireland v Scotland match ball after 700-mile charity walk and cycle from Edinburgh to Paris. World Rugby is proud...