Six Nations

Gilchrist and Williamson come into Scottish second row

Grant Gilchrist and Max Williamson will come into the Scotland second row for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations final round against Ireland at Aviva Stadium, as Gregor Townsend makes three changes to his side from last week's win against France.

Rugby • 12 Mar

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend reacts to the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel at Oriam, on December 03, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Townsend shuts down talk of Scotland Six Nations title

Gregor Townsend flatly refused to indulge in talk of a first Guinness Six Nations title for Scotland as he outlined the scale of the task still facing his side in their quest to make history.

Rugby • 12 Mar

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 21: Wales head coach Steve Tandy before a Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland at The Principality Stadium, on February 21, 2026, in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group via Getty Images)

No changes for Wales as they seek to end losing streak

Wales coach Steve Tandy has named an unchanged starting XV for their final Six Nations Championship clash at home to Italy on Saturday as they seek to end their 15-game ⁠losing streak in the competition.

Rugby • 12 Mar

6 March 2026; Jack Conan of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Conan: No real secret when it comes to Test rugby

While Finn Russell and his band of backs often get the headlines after a big Scottish win, the platform for last weekend's emphatic 50-40 win against France was laid up front.

Rugby • 12 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Scotland's Darcy Graham (centre) celebrates scoring his side's sixth try during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on March 07, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross

Jackman: Claims of Scottish 'arrogance' wide of the mark

Bernard Jackman has dismissed suggestions of Scottish "arrogance" ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations finale in Dublin, and believes Gregor Townsend's side have every right to be confident of ending their 36-year wait or the Triple Crown.

Rugby • 11 Mar

6 March 2026; Josh van der Flier of Ireland before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Van der Flier: 'Nothing but respect' for Scotland

Like most Irish rugby supporters, Josh van der Flier had a mix of emotions watching Scotland's demolition of France last weekend.

Rugby • 11 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 7: Rory Darge of Scotland during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 7, 2026 (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/Getty Images)

Darge confident battle-hardened Scots can handle pressure

Rory Darge believes Scotland are primed for the pressure of 'Super Saturday' after showing they can handle playing must-win rugby since losing their Guinness Six Nations opener in Italy.

Rugby • 11 Mar

Everything on the line in Triple Crown decider

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by former Scotland international Rory Lawson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to Saturday's Triple Crown decider.

Rugby • 11 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Darcy Graham of Scotland celebrates scoring his team's sixth try with teammate Sione Tuipulotu during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 07, 2026 in Edinburg

Scotland 'earned the right to be confident' - Goodman

Whatever happens on Saturday at Aviva Stadium, expect Darcy Graham's comments to be discussed after the game.

Rugby • 11 Mar

10 March 2026; Assistant coach Andrew Goodman during an Ireland Rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Goodman: 'You can just feel the edge around the place'

Ireland assistant Andrew Goodman believes there is a "different edge" around camp, as Ireland look to complete the Triple Crown, and potentially win a Six Nations title.

Rugby • 10 Mar

Scotland's Darcy Graham (R) and New Zealand's Cam Roigard (L) in action during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 08, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS

Ireland are 'there for the taking' says Scotland's Graham

Scotland's top try scorer Darcy Graham believes his side ⁠can beat Ireland away on Saturday to take rugby's Triple Crown and give themselves a chance of a first Six Nations success.

Rugby • 10 Mar

Under-fire Borthwick makes just one change for France

England have made only one change against France as they bid to avoid their worst-ever finish in the Guinness Six Nations by selecting Ollie Chessum at blindside flanker.

Rugby • 10 Mar

'The scrum is another major area of improvement for Ireland heading into the weekend'

Moments within game can swing momentum drastically

Ireland stuttered on their way to beating Wales in their penultimate Six Nations game, setting up a potential championship decider with Scotland next week in Dublin.

Rugby • 10 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Kyle Steyn of Scotland runs with the ball to go on and scores his team's fifth try during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 07, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

'All the predictions have gone out of the window'

A rollercoaster Six Nations championship will come to an end on a mouth-watering Super Saturday where two big showdowns will decide the destiny of the trophy.

Rugby • 10 Mar

London , United Kingdom - 21 February 2026; Jeremy Loughman of Ireland applauds supporters after the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, England. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Loughman out but no new injury concerns for Ireland

Ireland have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Triple Crown clash with Scotland, but prop Jeremy Loughman remains out with a calf issue, while the visitors have ruled out six players for the trip.

Rugby • 09 Mar

Ireland to open and close 2027 6N with night kick-offs

Ireland will open and conclude the 2027 Six Nations championship with night kick-offs at home to England and France respectively.

Rugby • 09 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 7: Oscar Jegou of France during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 7, 2026 (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/Getty Images)

France flanker Jegou cited for alleged eye-gouging

France forward Oscar Jegou has been cited for an alleged eye-gouging incident in the Six Nations defeat by Scotland at the weekend and faces a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

Rugby • 09 Mar

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Tom Jordan of Scotland scores his team's seventh try whilst under pressure from Antoine Dupont of France during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 07, 2026 i

Jordan 'super excited' as Scots eye Dublin date

Tom Jordan is relishing the prospect of Scotland being among the main protagonists on Super Saturday after being consigned to a bit-part role on the final weekend of last year's Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 09 Mar

6 March 2026; Tom O’Toole of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Loose plans paying off for versatile O'Toole

In terms of the depth chart for the Ireland loosehead position, Tom O'Toole wasn't even on the first page.

Rugby • 09 Mar

Ireland have won their last 11 game against Scotland

Farrell: Past wins 'irrelevant' for Triple Crown decider

Andy Farrell says his side's dominant record over Scotland will count for nothing with so much on the line in their Six Nations finale on Saturday.

Rugby • 09 Mar

6 March 2026; Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ireland 'need to be better' as buoyant Scots come to town

It could be a very long Saturday at Aviva Stadium, where a Triple Crown - and maybe even a Six Nations title – will be on the line between Ireland and Scotland.

Rugby • 08 Mar

6 March 2026; Nathan Doak of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Doak: Ireland debut comes at the 'right time'

Nathan Doak wouldn't quite describe his situation as desperate but feels that now is the right time to stake his Ireland claim.

Rugby • 08 Mar

Scotland's lock stocks low as Cummings and Brown doubts

Scotland could be without two second rows for their potentially decisive Six Nations clash against Ireland next weekend as locks Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings are both injury doubts.

Rugby • 08 Mar

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 07: Tommaso Allan (L) and Paolo Garbisi of Italy celebrate victory at the final whistle during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Italy and England at Stadio Olimpico on March 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by David Rogers/G

Italy captain Lamaro: 'We believed in it in every second'

Italy claimed their first-ever victory over England with a landmark Six Nations win on Saturday, putting aside early nerves and overcoming the pressure of expectation to seize their opportunity at the Stadio Olimpico.

Rugby • 08 Mar

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 07: Tommaso Menoncello of Italy celebrates after scoring try during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Italy and England at Stadio Olimpico on March 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Silvia Lore/Federugby via Getty Images)

Sensational Italy claim historic victory over England

Italy pulled off their first-ever win over England with a 23-18 victory at the Stadio Olimpico as the visitors slumped to a third successive Six Nations defeat.

Rugby • 07 Mar

six-nations

Gilchrist and Williamson come into Scottish second row

Townsend shuts down talk of Scotland Six Nations title

No changes for Wales as they seek to end losing streak

Conan: No real secret when it comes to Test rugby

Jackman: Claims of Scottish 'arrogance' wide of the mark

Van der Flier: 'Nothing but respect' for Scotland

Darge confident battle-hardened Scots can handle pressure

Everything on the line in Triple Crown decider

Scotland 'earned the right to be confident' - Goodman

Goodman: 'You can just feel the edge around the place'

Ireland are 'there for the taking' says Scotland's Graham

Under-fire Borthwick makes just one change for France

Moments within game can swing momentum drastically

'All the predictions have gone out of the window'

Loughman out but no new injury concerns for Ireland

Ireland to open and close 2027 6N with night kick-offs

France flanker Jegou cited for alleged eye-gouging

Jordan 'super excited' as Scots eye Dublin date

Loose plans paying off for versatile O'Toole

Farrell: Past wins 'irrelevant' for Triple Crown decider

Ireland 'need to be better' as buoyant Scots come to town

Doak: Ireland debut comes at the 'right time'

Scotland's lock stocks low as Cummings and Brown doubts

Italy captain Lamaro: 'We believed in it in every second'

Sensational Italy claim historic victory over England

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