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Ireland players celebrate after qualifying for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

'So proud' - Ireland revel in World Cup qualification

Pride was the buzz word for Ireland's player of the match Brittany Hogan after qualification for the 2025 Women's Rugby Cup was secured following a tense 15-12 victory over Scotland in their final Six Nations match.

Rugby • 27 Apr 24

Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 15-12 Scotland

Ireland beat Scotland 15-12 in Belfast to finish third in the Guinness Women's Six Nations and qualify for the 2025 World Cup.

Rugby • 27 Apr 24

Ireland will look to bounce back quickly from a difficult assignment at Twickenham

Coghlan: Performance trumps World Cup aim against Scots

Putting in a creditable performance against Scotland should be the primary focus for Ireland in their final Women's Six Nations fixture on Saturday rather than being distracted by the potential for World Cup qualification, according to former captain Fiona Coghlan.

Rugby • 26 Apr 24

Adam Idah has found his scoring touch in Scotland

Idah happy with Bhoys move but unsure what future holds

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah admits his loan move to Celtic has boosted his confidence.

Soccer • 12 Apr 24

Conor Bradley netted just after the half hour

Bradley on the mark in Northern Ireland win over Scots

Scotland's winless run became a concern after it was extended to seven games with a dismal 1-0 friendly defeat by Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Grant Gilchrist reacts after an Italian penalty

Gilchrist keen for response after 'dark couple of days'

Grant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland on Saturday as they bid to banish "a dark couple of days" following their damaging Guinness Six Nations defeat in Italy last weekend.

Rugby • 13 Mar 24

Nic Berry signals that the ball is held up after Sam Skinner crossed the line at Murrayfield

World Rugby won't offer public explanation on try call

World Rugby has no plans to issue any public explanation regarding the controversial decision not to award Scotland what would have been a match-winning try in last Saturday's Guinness Six Nations defeat by France at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 14 Feb 24

Scotland have thrived under Steve Clarke as they prepare to go to their second European Championship on the trot full of confidence

Clarke's Scotland a template for next Ireland manager

Scotland's approach under Steve Clarke would be a suitable template for the next Republic of Ireland management team to follow, according to Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 12 Feb 24

Scotland players lift the Doddie Weir Cup after their one-point win

Townsend feared worst during Cardiff collapse

Gregor Townsend feared another dramatic Cardiff collapse would cost Scotland their first win over Wales at the Principality Stadium for 22 years.

Rugby • 04 Feb 24

Duhan van der Merwe runs in for his third try

Wales comeback falls just short as Scots win in Cardiff

Winger Duhan van der Merwe scored two tries as Scotland claimed a dramatic first win in Cardiff for 22 years after withstanding a remarkable fightback from Wales to seal a 27-26 victory on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Feb 24

Scotland are seeking a first win in Cardiff in 22 years

Closed roof in Cardiff after Scots have change of heart

The Principality Stadium roof will be closed for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales and Scotland following a U-turn by the visitors.

Rugby • 02 Feb 24

Kyle Rowe will win his second Scotland cap this weekend

Scotland select Rowe to start for injured Kinghorn

Blair Kinghorn has been ruled out of Scotland's first two Guinness Six Nations matches with a knee injury, paving the way for Kyle Rowe to make his first international start at full-back in Saturday's opener in Wales.

Rugby • 01 Feb 24

Rocco Vata could depart Celtic later in the month despite a first a goal for the club

Rodgers tells Vata he must earn a place at Celtic

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Rocco Vata he had to continue earning the right to play after the 18-year-old netted his first goal in a 5-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup victory over Buckie Thistle.

Soccer • 22 Jan 24

Ex-England prop Hepburn among four Scotland newcomers

Former England prop Alec Hepburn is one of four uncapped players included in Scotland's 39-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Rugby • 16 Jan 24

Steve Clarke will lead Scotland for the second time at a European Championship when they head to Germany next summer

Steve Clarke vows not to underestimate Germany

Scotland boss Steve Clarke is reading nothing into Germany's struggles heading into Euro 2024, warning the tournament hosts are "always on it" when it comes to major finals.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23

Scotland to kick off Euro 2024 against hosts Germany

Scotland will kick off Euro 2024 after they were drawn to face tournament hosts Germany in Group A.

Soccer • 02 Dec 23

Scotland's Lawrence Shankland celebrates after scoring to make it 2-2

Scotland strike late to salvage draw in Georgia

Lawrence Shankland headed in a stoppage-time equaliser as a Scotland side already qualified for Euro 2024 picked up a 2-2 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 16 Nov 23

Scots could miss out on Olympics by beating England

England's 3-2 defeat away by Belgium on Tuesday not only meant they slipped to third in their Women's Nations League group, but also put Team GB's 2024 Olympic participation in jeopardy and leaves Scotland in a bizarre position.

Soccer • 01 Nov 23

Sarah Bryce recorded a knock of 57 off 44 balls

Bryce sisters' batting helps Scotland beat Ireland

Sarah Bryce's unbeaten half-century helped Scotland to an eight-wicket win against Ireland in Almeria as their T20 series ended 1-1, with Ireland winning the overall multi-series 3-2 after a 2-1 victory in the one-day international series.

Cricket • 24 Oct 23

Ireland captain Neil McManus and Ireland manager Damien Coleman celebrate with the Mowi Quaich

Ireland claim hurling/shinty honours over Scotland

Ireland claimed the hurling/shinty 2023 international championship after a 0-22 to 2-08 win over Scotland at Páirc Esler in Newry.

GAA • 21 Oct 23

Leah Paul helped Ireland to a total of 239 for nine

Paul shines to help Ireland beat Scotland in ODI series

Leah Paul's 70 helped Ireland beat Scotland by 33 runs to seal a 2-1 ODI series victory in Almeria.

Cricket • 21 Oct 23

Robertson sustained a shoulder injury while on international duty with Scotland

Klopp confirms long lay-off for Robertson

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is to have surgery on a shoulder injury.

Soccer • 20 Oct 23

Ava Canning picked up four wickets for Ireland

Ireland level ODI series with Scotland

Ireland levelled the one-day international series against Scotland with a 79-run victory in their second match in Almeria.

Cricket • 19 Oct 23

Gavi (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal

Spain win sees them and Scotland qualify for Euros

Spain secured a place at Euro 2024 after Gavi's second-half goal was enough to beat Norway 1-0 away and they will be joined by their Group A rivals Scotland following an eventful night in qualifying.

Soccer • 15 Oct 23

Oihan Sancet celebrates Spain's second goal

Euro 2024: Scots slip in Spain, Ireland hopes wane

Scotland suffered their first Euro 2024 qualifying defeat with a 2-0 loss in Spain but their qualification hopes remain alive. However, wins for Albania and Turkey damaged the Republic of Ireland's already slim chances of making a play-off.

Soccer • 12 Oct 23