Neil Treacy

RTÉ Sport Journalist

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Scotland's Darcy Graham (centre) celebrates scoring his side's sixth try during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on March 07, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross

Jackman: Claims of Scottish 'arrogance' wide of the mark

Bernard Jackman has dismissed suggestions of Scottish "arrogance" ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations finale in Dublin, and believes Gregor Townsend's side have every right to be confident of ending their 36-year wait or the Triple Crown.

Rugby • 11 Mar

6 March 2026; Josh van der Flier of Ireland before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Van der Flier: 'Nothing but respect' for Scotland

Like most Irish rugby supporters, Josh van der Flier had a mix of emotions watching Scotland's demolition of France last weekend.

Rugby • 11 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Darcy Graham of Scotland celebrates scoring his team's sixth try with teammate Sione Tuipulotu during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 07, 2026 in Edinburg

Scotland 'earned the right to be confident' - Goodman

Whatever happens on Saturday at Aviva Stadium, expect Darcy Graham's comments to be discussed after the game.

Rugby • 11 Mar

10 March 2026; Assistant coach Andrew Goodman during an Ireland Rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Goodman: 'You can just feel the edge around the place'

Ireland assistant Andrew Goodman believes there is a "different edge" around camp, as Ireland look to complete the Triple Crown, and potentially win a Six Nations title.

Rugby • 10 Mar

Ireland have won their last 11 game against Scotland

Farrell: Past wins 'irrelevant' for Triple Crown decider

Andy Farrell says his side's dominant record over Scotland will count for nothing with so much on the line in their Six Nations finale on Saturday.

Rugby • 09 Mar

6 March 2026; Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ireland 'need to be better' as buoyant Scots come to town

It could be a very long Saturday at Aviva Stadium, where a Triple Crown - and maybe even a Six Nations title – will be on the line between Ireland and Scotland.

Rugby • 08 Mar

6 March 2026; Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland, with his 50th cap, after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'Grateful' Gibson-Park happy to skip 50th cap limelight

Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park admitted reaching 50 Ireland caps was never on his radar, having made his Test debut at the age of 28.

Rugby • 07 Mar

6 March 2026; Jacob Stockdale of Ireland celebrates after team-mate Jamie Osborne scores their side's fourth try during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsf

Farrell pleased as 'resilient' Ireland fight past Wales

Andy Farrell praised his side's resilience as they held off a determined Wales at Aviva Stadium, although the Ireland head coach admitted his side lacked patience at times in their 27-17 win.

Rugby • 07 Mar