Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

9 February 2025; Tadhg Beirne of Ireland and Matt Fagerson of Scotland contest a lineout during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Scotland and Ireland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. Photo by Ramsey Card

Six Nations: Ireland v Scotland - All you need to know

Ireland host Scotland in a Triple Crown shootout in round five of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 13 Mar

6 March 2026; Robert Baloucoune of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Baloucoune 'really excited' for Triple Crown tilt

Robert Baloucoune has added significantly to his highlights reel in the last few months and is eager to get some silverware to show for it when Ireland face Scotland.

Rugby • 13 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Kyle Steyn of Scotland runs with the ball to go on and scores his team's fifth try during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 07, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

'All the predictions have gone out of the window'

A rollercoaster Six Nations championship will come to an end on a mouth-watering Super Saturday where two big showdowns will decide the destiny of the trophy.

Rugby • 10 Mar

London , United Kingdom - 21 February 2026; Jeremy Loughman of Ireland applauds supporters after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Loughman out but no new injury concerns for Ireland

Ireland have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Triple Crown clash with Scotland, but prop Jeremy Loughman remains out with a calf issue, while the visitors have ruled out six players for the trip.

Rugby • 09 Mar

6 March 2026; Tom O’Toole of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Loose plans paying off for versatile O'Toole

In terms of the depth chart for the Ireland loosehead position, Tom O'Toole wasn't even on the first page.

Rugby • 09 Mar

London , United Kingdom - 21 February 2026; Ireland players walk out past the 6 Nations Trophy and Millennium Trophy before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. (Photo B

Permutations: How Ireland can win the Six Nations

The Six Nations championship will go down to the final round after an incredible series of results on Saturday. Here's what Ireland need in order to win the title.

Rugby • 13 Mar

6 March 2026; Nathan Doak of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Doak: Ireland debut comes at the 'right time'

Nathan Doak wouldn't quite describe his situation as desperate but feels that now is the right time to stake his Ireland claim.

Rugby • 08 Mar

6 March 2026; Nathan Doak of Ireland, centre, and team-mates stand for the playing of the national anthems before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ratings: Conan, O'Toole best of Irish in mixed display

Ireland dug out a bonus-point win against Wales to keep their Triple Crown hopes alive. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 06 Mar

6 March 2026; Jack Crowley of Ireland scores his side's second try during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Six Nations recap: Ireland 27-17 Wales

Ireland took on Wales in the fourth round of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations - relive all the action here.

Rugby • 07 Mar

22 February 2025; Jack Conan of Ireland celebrates winning a penalty in a scrum during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Six Nations: Ireland v Wales - All you need to know

Wales are the visitors to Dublin looking to end a 14-game losing streak in the championship, while Ireland are on the hunt for a Triple Crown. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 05 Mar