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Simon Easterby won't be lulled into a false sense of security

Easterby won't fall into complacency camp for Wales

Simon Easterby has seen enough Six Nations upsets in his time to know that taking Wales lightly is a folly.

Sam Prendergast kicked 12 points off the tee

Ireland player ratings: Prendergast shines in Edinburgh

Ireland's bid to retain their Six Nations title remains firmly on course after a 32-18 win over Scotland at Murrayfield. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 09 Feb 25

Sam Prendergast celebrates Ireland's win with friends and family

Prendergast thrives in 'savage' Murrayfield atmosphere

Sam Prendergast admitted he was almost overwhelmed by the atmosphere inside Murrayfield before his star turn in Ireland's 32-18 Six Nations victory over Scotland on Sunday afternoon.

Rugby • 09 Feb 25

Six Nations recap: Scotland 18-32 Ireland

Relive all the action from Murrayfield as Scotland hosted Ireland in round two of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 09 Feb 25

Rory Darge tackles Bundee Aki during last year's Six Nations encounter

Darge salutes 'world class' Ireland's staying power

Scotland co-captain Rory Darge says Ireland's staying power in games makes them a "world class" obstacle to overcome.

Rugby • 08 Feb 25

James Lowe set up three of Ireland's four tries against England

Highs of the chase exciting Lowe

James Lowe believes the clampdown on escorting that has led to more aerial contests is "good for the game".

Rugby • 08 Feb 25

Highs of the chase exciting Lowe

James Lowe believes the clampdown on escorting that has led to more aerial contests is "good for the game".

Rugby • 09 Feb 25

Peter O'Mahony (L) is back in the Ireland team for the trip to Edinburgh

Updated Scotland v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland travel to Murrayfield to take on Scotland in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 09 Feb 25

Glasgow's Tom Jordan starts at first centre for the hosts

Jordan starts as Scots make three changes for Ireland

Scotland have made three changes to their side to face Ireland with Rory Sutherland, Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan all named to line out in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 07 Feb 25

Andrew Porter dives over to score a try against Scotland last year with Finlay Bealham (centre) in support

Lenihan: Ireland upper hand up front will be the key

RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan shares his thoughts on Ireland's trip to face Scotland in the Six Nations.

Rugby • 07 Feb 25

Hugo Keenan: 'It's going to be a huge challenge for us'

Winning streak, what winning streak? - Keenan

Hugo Keenan places no store in Ireland's impressive winning streak against Scotland, and insists they will be just as hungry as their opponents in tomorrow's Six Nations clash.

Rugby • 08 Feb 25

Winning streak, what winning streak? - Keenan

Hugo Keenan places no store in Ireland's impressive winning streak against Scotland, and insists they will be just as hungry as their opponents in tomorrow's Six Nations clash.

Rugby • 07 Feb 25

Scotland v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland travel to Murrayfield to take on Scotland in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 07 Feb 25

Peter O'Mahony is back in the Ireland starting XV for the trip to Scotland

O'Mahony and Henshaw selected for Scotland encounter

Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw return to the Ireland side for their Guinness Six Nations encounter against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Rugby • 07 Feb 25

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe, left, and team-mate Huw Jones attempt to stop Ireland winger James Lowe during the 2024 Six Natiosn clash

De Villiers confident Scotland can end Ireland hoodoo

Pieter de Villiers believes Scotland have been steadily building towards a level where they are now ready to banish their Ireland hoodoo.

Rugby • 05 Feb 25

Josh van der Flier (r) throws into a makeshift lineout

'It was a nightmare' - Fogarty on Murrayfield chaos

John Fogarty went through his full repertoire of imitations as he recalled the reaction in the Ireland dressing room to the series of setbacks that hit the team in Murrayfield two years ago.

Rugby • 05 Feb 25

'It was a nightmare' - Fogarty on Murrayfield chaos

John Fogarty went through his full repertoire of imitations as he recalled the reaction in the Ireland dressing room to the series of setbacks that hit the team in Murrayfield two years ago.

Rugby • 06 Feb 25

Mack Hansen suffered a cut to his leg against England

Ireland's Hansen and Bealham on course for Scotland tie

Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland but Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are on course to be fit.

Rugby • 05 Feb 25

Ireland pair Hansen and Bealham on course for Scotland

Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland but Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are on course to be fit.

Rugby • 05 Feb 25

Darcy Graham makes a break against Italy

Irish defence can cope with Scottish 'firepower'

Bernard Jackman believes Ireland's defence has the ability to cope with Scotland's on-fire backline.

Rugby • 03 Feb 25

Jack Crowley (r) replaced Sam Prendergast in the 59th minute

Cave: Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod'

Munster's Jack Crowley should start at out-half for Ireland against Scotland, according to Darren Cave.

Rugby • 03 Feb 25

Cave: Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod'

Munster's Jack Crowley should start at out-half for Ireland against Scotland, according to Darren Cave.

Rugby • 04 Feb 25

Irish defence can cope with Scottish 'firepower'

Bernard Jackman believes Ireland's defence has the ability to cope with Scotland's on-fire backline.

Rugby • 03 Feb 25

Finlay Bealham suffered a leg injury against England

Ireland sweating on Bealham and Hansen for Scots trip

Ireland are hopeful that Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will be available to face Scotland after the pair picked up injuries in the Six Nations win over England.

Rugby • 03 Feb 25

Huw Jones scored Scotland's try in last year's 17-13 defeat

Ireland win 'the one we want' - Jones

Huw Jones has called on Scotland to prove they have developed into genuine Guinness Six Nations title contenders by finally landing an elusive win over Ireland next Sunday.

Rugby • 03 Feb 25

Scotland Rugby

Easterby won't fall into complacency camp for Wales

Ireland player ratings: Prendergast shines in Edinburgh

Prendergast thrives in 'savage' Murrayfield atmosphere

Six Nations recap: Scotland 18-32 Ireland

Darge salutes 'world class' Ireland's staying power

Highs of the chase exciting Lowe

Highs of the chase exciting Lowe

Updated Scotland v Ireland: All you need to know

Jordan starts as Scots make three changes for Ireland

Lenihan: Ireland upper hand up front will be the key

Winning streak, what winning streak? - Keenan

Winning streak, what winning streak? - Keenan

Scotland v Ireland: All you need to know

O'Mahony and Henshaw selected for Scotland encounter

De Villiers confident Scotland can end Ireland hoodoo

'It was a nightmare' - Fogarty on Murrayfield chaos

'It was a nightmare' - Fogarty on Murrayfield chaos

Ireland's Hansen and Bealham on course for Scotland tie

Ireland pair Hansen and Bealham on course for Scotland

Irish defence can cope with Scottish 'firepower'

Cave: Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod'

Cave: Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod'

Irish defence can cope with Scottish 'firepower'

Ireland sweating on Bealham and Hansen for Scots trip

Ireland win 'the one we want' - Jones