Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

High tackle crackdown has moved too quick, says Johnson

World Rugby's crackdown on high tackles has moved too quickly for the World Cup and officials could end up hurting the "show business" of the tournament with inconsistent decisions, according to Australia director of rugby Scott Johnson.

Rugby • 14 Aug 19

Dougie Fife said he was absolutely delighted and that he could not wait to make his debut

Scotland debut for Edinburgh's Fife

Edinburgh wing Dougie Fife will make his debut for Scotland after head coach Scott Johnson confirmed the Scottish back line to face Wales.

Six Nations • 13 Mar 14

Scott Johnson will take charge of Scotland for the final time this weekend

Johnson holds back on Scotland selection

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has named a 13-man squad of backs from which he will finalise selection for the final game of the Six Nations Championship against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Six Nations • 12 Mar 14

Scott Johnson will hand over the reins as Scotland head coach to Vern Cotter after the Six Nations

Johnson: Ireland ‘will come out swinging’

Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson has told his players to expect an Irish onslaught with more punch than the one they saw last year.

Six Nations • 01 Feb 14

Scott Johnson has been named Scotland director of rugby

Johnson named Scotland director of rugby

Scott Johnson has been appointed director of rugby at the Scottish Rugby Union.

Rugby • 03 May 13

Scott Johnson is refusing to commit himself either way at Scotland

Johnson coy over Scotland future

Scott Johnson will only make a decision on whether to extend his stay as interim Scotland coach once he has had the chance to impress in the RBS 6 Nations.

Six Nations • 10 Jan 13

Scotland's disappointing autumn Test results have led to a new coach for the RBS 6 Nations

Johnson handed Scotland job

Scott Johnson has been entrusted with reviving Scotland's fortunes after being appointed interim head coach for the RBS 6 Nations and summer tour to South Africa.

Rugby • 20 Dec 12

Australian Scott Johnson is in line to take caretaker charge of the Scotland team

Scott Johnson in line for Scotland job

Scott Johnson could be appointed Scotland interim head coach before the end of this week.

Rugby • 19 Dec 12

Scottish players show their dejection after the defeat to Tonga

Scots may go for interim coach for Six Nations

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson Dodson has indicated an interim successor to Andy Robinson is likely for the RBS 6 Nations, with Scott Johnson prepared to take on the role of head coach for the tournament.

Rugby • 04 Dec 12

Scott Johnson