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Eddie Jones: "If we impose our game on Scotland it'll be pretty tough for them."

Jones taunts Scots over long wait for Twickenham win

Eddie Jones has taunted Scotland on the eve of Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown by responding to their failure to win at Twickenham since '83 with the quip - "1883?"

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Will Addison (L), Joe Schmidt and Rory Best with Ireland fan Jennifer Malone

'There are many shades of Joe... that's his skill'

Rory Best believes Joe Schmidt's true coaching acumen lies in his man management.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Rory Best said the team's thoughts were with the victims

Best sends Ireland squad sympathies to Christchurch

Captain Rory Best has passed on the Ireland squad's sympathies to the victims and families of those affected by the Christchurch attack, calling the massacre "really tragic".

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Wales go through their Captain's Run at the Principality Stadium

Principality roof to remain open for Cardiff showdown

The Principality Stadium roof will be open for Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Head coach Noel McNamara says it is important to let players at U20 grade make mistakes and learn from them

History beckons, but past makes McNamara wary of future

A grand slam is just 80 minutes away for Noel McNamara's Ireland U20 side, but a look back to the last Irish team to do so provides a cautionary tale.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Seán O'Brien will be a key figure in the Irish backrow against Wales

Lenihan backs groundhogs Beirne & O'Brien to edge it

The inclusion of breakdown experts Tadhg Beirne and Seán O'Brien could be enough to see Ireland through against grand slam chasing Wales in Cardiff tomorrow, according to Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Tadhg Beirne will make his first Six Nations start for Ireland at the Principality Stadium

Stander: Irish jersey is yours if you make a difference

CJ Stander believes Six Nations debutant Tadhg Beirne is ready to stake his claim for a regular starting spot in the Ireland team.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Tadhg Beirne will win his fifth Ireland cap

Tadhg Beirne and Sean O'Brien in XV to face Wales

Tadhg Beirne will make his Six Nations debut for Ireland in Saturday's showdown with Wales in Cardiff, while Joe Schmidt has also recalled Sean O'Brien to the pack.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

There was concern over Liam Williams but the full-back has recovered

Slam-chasers Wales unchanged for Ireland clash

Liam Williams has recovered from injury and will start for Wales in Saturday's Six Nations Grand Slam clash against Ireland.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

Joe Cokanasiga was man of the match in the 57-14 win over Italy

Calcutta cut for Cokanasiga as England drop Joe

England have sprung a major surprise for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland by dropping Joe Cokanasiga.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

Tadhg Beirne at training in Kildare during the week

Beirne and O'Brien in line for Wales clash

Tadhg Beirne is in line for his Six Nations debut with the Ireland team to play Wales on Saturday being named this afternoon.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

"Apart from winning a World Cup it is the biggest thing for anyone in the northern hemisphere"

Wales relishing the pressure against Ireland - Moriarty

The pressurised atmosphere of Wales' Six Nations decider against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday provides the perfect opportunity for players to prove their World Cup credentials, according to number eight Ross Moriarty.

Rugby • 14 Mar 19

Wales's Ross Moriarty is seeking a first Grand Slam in a Welsh jersey

Moriarty determined Wales won't slip up in Slam finale

The pressurised atmosphere of Wales' Six Nations decider against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday provides the perfect opportunity for players to prove their World Cup credentials, according to number eight Ross Moriarty.

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

John Ryan: 'I've been in and out since 2016 so there's a battle there always'

'Joe keeps his cards close to his chest'

John Ryan says continually returning to play a part in Joe Schmidt's plans has given him confidence.

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

Out-half Harry Byrne missed the win over France through injury

Byrne the only change for grand slam chasing Ireland

U20 head coach Noel McNamara has made just one change in personnel as the grand slam chasing Ireland face Wales on Friday night on Colwyn Bay (kick-off 7.05pm).

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

Wales beat Ireland to claim an unlikely Grand Slam in 2005

Wales powered again on wave of giddy confidence

When the Welsh get the scent of polished silverware in their nostrils, they're hard to stop

Six Nations • 14 Mar 19

Joe Schmidt and Warren Gatland will pit their wits against each other for the final time in the Six Nations this weekend

Gatland v Schmidt: Era ends with final 6 Nations clash

The New Zealanders face off in their final Six Nations joust and their contrasting approaches have reaped rewards for both Ireland and Wales over the last decade.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

Manu Tuilagi is sticking with the Leicester Tigers

Manu Tuilagi signs new Leicester deal

England centre Manu Tuilagi has ended speculation about his future by signing a new deal with Leicester.

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

Johnny Sexton: 'I don't know if Wales feel like they are invincible'

Sexton knows all good things come to an end

Johnny Sexton knows Ireland are well capable of stopping Wales 13-game winning run.

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin leads out he team against Frnace

Griggs eyes final day six Nations flourish

It's been a frustrating Six Nations championship for Adam Griggs' Ireland, with just one win to show to for their efforts so far, but the women's head coach hopes the team he has picked to face Wales can conclude their campaign with victory.

Rugby • 15 Mar 19

CVC Capital Partners could become part owners of the Six Nations

Six Nations consider investment stake offer

The Six Nations is considering a large offer from CVC Capital Partners that would give the private equity firm a minority stake in the Championship.

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

Sean O'Brien didn't look happy after Ireland's bonus-point win in Italy

Ferris: O'Brien absence may be down to player

Stephen Ferris reckons that Sean O'Brien's absence from the Ireland squad against France could have been down to the player himself.

Rugby • 12 Mar 19

The mind games are underway ahead of Saturday's showdown

Wales braced to face 'arguably the best side in rugby'

According to assistant coach Robin McBryde, Wales will face "arguably the best side in world rugby" when they go for Guinness Six Nations title and Grand Slam glory on Saturday.

Rugby • 12 Mar 19

"CJ Stander may not always be shouting clear and concise messages to his team but it still sends a message"

Communication influences both team-mates and opponents

Ireland got back to winning ways last weekend against France in the Six Nations but the performance was the most pleasing aspect for anyone concerned with the team's form over the last few weeks.

Rugby • 13 Mar 19

Ireland need to win in Wales to have a chance of securing the title

Three-way pressure in title chase - Sexton

Johnny Sexton believes that the pressure will be shared out amongst the competing nations ahead of Saturday's Guinness 6 Nations finale.

Rugby • 12 Mar 19

Six Nations 2019

Jones taunts Scots over long wait for Twickenham win

'There are many shades of Joe... that's his skill'

Best sends Ireland squad sympathies to Christchurch

Principality roof to remain open for Cardiff showdown

History beckons, but past makes McNamara wary of future

Lenihan backs groundhogs Beirne & O'Brien to edge it

Stander: Irish jersey is yours if you make a difference

Tadhg Beirne and Sean O'Brien in XV to face Wales

Slam-chasers Wales unchanged for Ireland clash

Calcutta cut for Cokanasiga as England drop Joe

Beirne and O'Brien in line for Wales clash

Wales relishing the pressure against Ireland - Moriarty

Moriarty determined Wales won't slip up in Slam finale

'Joe keeps his cards close to his chest'

Byrne the only change for grand slam chasing Ireland

Wales powered again on wave of giddy confidence

Gatland v Schmidt: Era ends with final 6 Nations clash

Manu Tuilagi signs new Leicester deal

Sexton knows all good things come to an end

Griggs eyes final day six Nations flourish

Six Nations consider investment stake offer

Ferris: O'Brien absence may be down to player

Wales braced to face 'arguably the best side in rugby'

Communication influences both team-mates and opponents

Three-way pressure in title chase - Sexton