Townsend: Edinburgh result will have no bearing on RWC The Pool A rivals meet in their opening game in Yokohama on 22 September, knowing that the top team in the group is likely to avoid back-to-back world champions New Zealand in the quarter-final. Rugby • 11 Feb 19
Townsend: Edinburgh result will have no bearing on RWC The Pool A rivals meet in their opening game in Yokohama on 22 September, knowing that the top team in the group is likely to avoid back-to-back world champions New Zealand in the quarter-final. Rugby • 11 Feb 19
Eddie Jones says England's kicking game fits the times England's kicking game helped them thrash a sorry France 44-8 in the Six Nations on Sunday and coach Eddie Jones believes that strategy defines modern rugby. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Eddie Jones says England's kicking game fits the times England's kicking game helped them thrash a sorry France 44-8 in the Six Nations on Sunday and coach Eddie Jones believes that strategy defines modern rugby. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
May in devastating form as England deliver a statement May sealed his reputation as world rugby's deadliest finisher with his hat-trick making it 12 tries in his last dozen internationals. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
May in devastating form as England deliver a statement May sealed his reputation as world rugby's deadliest finisher with his hat-trick making it 12 tries in his last dozen internationals. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Farrell hails Carbery's resilience in Murrayfield Chris Farrell believes Joey Carbery's "resilient" response to gifting Scotland a try at Murrayfield could be the making of the talented playmaker's Test career. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Farrell hails Carbery's resilience in Murrayfield Chris Farrell believes Joey Carbery's "resilient" response to gifting Scotland a try at Murrayfield could be the making of the talented playmaker's Test career. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Victory over Scotland 'a big step forward', says Best Rory Best insists Ireland took a giant leap "mentally and emotionally" in their patchy 22-13 Guinness Six Nations win in Scotland. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Victory over Scotland 'a big step forward', says Best Rory Best insists Ireland took a giant leap "mentally and emotionally" in their patchy 22-13 Guinness Six Nations win in Scotland. Rugby • 10 Feb 19
Farrell joins Sexton in studying the ways of Tom Brady Owen Farrell has joined Jonathan Sexton in drawing inspiration from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in his quest to become rugby's outstanding fly-half. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Farrell joins Sexton in studying the ways of Tom Brady Owen Farrell has joined Jonathan Sexton in drawing inspiration from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in his quest to become rugby's outstanding fly-half. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Wales equal 100-year-old record with Rome win It was Wales' 11th successive victory, matching the sequence set between 1907 and 1910, and tees up a crunch Cardiff clash against England in a fortnight's time. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Wales equal 100-year-old record with Rome win It was Wales' 11th successive victory, matching the sequence set between 1907 and 1910, and tees up a crunch Cardiff clash against England in a fortnight's time. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Ireland reaping rewards of Carbery's Munster move Joey Carbery's move to Munster is paying off dividends for Ireland, according to Rory Best. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Ireland reaping rewards of Carbery's Munster move Joey Carbery's move to Munster is paying off dividends for Ireland, according to Rory Best. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Townsend takes responsibility for Scotland loss The head coach also refused to criticise referee Romain Poite for not penalising Peter O'Mahony following the challenge that injured Stuart Hogg. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Townsend takes responsibility for Scotland loss The head coach also refused to criticise referee Romain Poite for not penalising Peter O'Mahony following the challenge that injured Stuart Hogg. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Schmidt confirms Sexton HIA, but is hopeful for Italy Joe Schmidt confirmed Johnny Sexton failed a HIA after taking an accidental stamp to his forehead during Ireland's gritty 22-13 win over Scotland, but added he's hopeful that the outhalf could be involved in the trip to Italy in two weeks time. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Schmidt confirms Sexton HIA, but is hopeful for Italy Joe Schmidt confirmed Johnny Sexton failed a HIA after taking an accidental stamp to his forehead during Ireland's gritty 22-13 win over Scotland, but added he's hopeful that the outhalf could be involved in the trip to Italy in two weeks time. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Player ratings: Ryan and O'Brien shine in nervy win Ireland re-mounted the horse with a nervy but hard-fought win over Scotland in Edinburgh this afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Player ratings: Ryan and O'Brien shine in nervy win Ireland re-mounted the horse with a nervy but hard-fought win over Scotland in Edinburgh this afternoon. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
'We were quiet... but there's an edge now' - Rory Best Rory Best says he felt something was wrong ahead of the loss to England but that there is an extra "edge" to training ahead of tomorrow's game against Scotland. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
'We were quiet... but there's an edge now' - Rory Best Rory Best says he felt something was wrong ahead of the loss to England but that there is an extra "edge" to training ahead of tomorrow's game against Scotland. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Toner's Six Nations is over, O'Brien set to start Devin Toner will miss the rest of Ireland's Six Nations campaign after undergoing ankle surgery. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Toner's Six Nations is over, O'Brien set to start Devin Toner will miss the rest of Ireland's Six Nations campaign after undergoing ankle surgery. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Laidlaw plays down World Cup dress rehearsal Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has played down the importance of Saturday's home Six Nations clash with Ireland as a marker for the Rugby World Cup in Japan and says his side are concentrating on claiming the European crown for now. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Laidlaw plays down World Cup dress rehearsal Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has played down the importance of Saturday's home Six Nations clash with Ireland as a marker for the Rugby World Cup in Japan and says his side are concentrating on claiming the European crown for now. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Chris Ashton makes surprise return to England XV England have sprung a surprise by selecting Chris Ashton in place of Jack Nowell for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Chris Ashton makes surprise return to England XV England have sprung a surprise by selecting Chris Ashton in place of Jack Nowell for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Bastareaud back to start for France at Twickenham Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been recalled to the France side for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Bastareaud back to start for France at Twickenham Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been recalled to the France side for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Defeat not an option for Ireland's Murrayfield mission A stormy Murrayfield is set to play host to Ireland's must-win Six Nations clash against Scotland. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Defeat not an option for Ireland's Murrayfield mission A stormy Murrayfield is set to play host to Ireland's must-win Six Nations clash against Scotland. Rugby • 09 Feb 19
Murray expects another big battle in Murrayfield Conor Murray is expecting another bruising Six Nations encounter this weekend as Ireland look to recover from their opening defeat against England when they face Scotland in Murraryfield. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Murray expects another big battle in Murrayfield Conor Murray is expecting another bruising Six Nations encounter this weekend as Ireland look to recover from their opening defeat against England when they face Scotland in Murraryfield. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Sexton: No arm around the shoulder required Johnny Sexton says the younger players in the squad don't need any extra support following the opening game defeat and says extra meetings were held in camp to iron out the mistakes made against England. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Sexton: No arm around the shoulder required Johnny Sexton says the younger players in the squad don't need any extra support following the opening game defeat and says extra meetings were held in camp to iron out the mistakes made against England. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Schmidt happy with Ireland edge for must-win game Notable in Joe Schmidt's post-match comments in the Six Nations defeat to England was that his team was "physically bettered" at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Schmidt happy with Ireland edge for must-win game Notable in Joe Schmidt's post-match comments in the Six Nations defeat to England was that his team was "physically bettered" at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
Stockdale keen to atone for mistakes Jacob Stockdale's international career has seen very few speed bumps, but the honest winger admits he was not pleased with his own performance against England last weekend. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Stockdale keen to atone for mistakes Jacob Stockdale's international career has seen very few speed bumps, but the honest winger admits he was not pleased with his own performance against England last weekend. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Kinghorn benched as Scots make four changes for Ireland Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the Scotland team ahead of their clash with Ireland in Murrayfield. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Kinghorn benched as Scots make four changes for Ireland Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the Scotland team ahead of their clash with Ireland in Murrayfield. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Henshaw absence may force Schmidt into further changes Robbie Henshaw was a significant absentee from Ireland training this morning, hours before Joe Schmidt names his team (1.45pm) for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Henshaw absence may force Schmidt into further changes Robbie Henshaw was a significant absentee from Ireland training this morning, hours before Joe Schmidt names his team (1.45pm) for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Five new faces for Scotland as Schmidt rings changes Rob Kearney and Sean O'Brien are among five personnel changes for Ireland as Joe Schmidt has changed a third of his team for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Five new faces for Scotland as Schmidt rings changes Rob Kearney and Sean O'Brien are among five personnel changes for Ireland as Joe Schmidt has changed a third of his team for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Young and Holmes to make Wales 6N debut in Italy Wasps flanker Thomas Young will make his Six Nations debut for Wales in Saturday's clash against Italy. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
Young and Holmes to make Wales 6N debut in Italy Wasps flanker Thomas Young will make his Six Nations debut for Wales in Saturday's clash against Italy. Rugby • 07 Feb 19
