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Duhan van der Merwe scored three of the best tries of the Six Nations but was also accountable for three tries conceded by Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Six Nations: Scotland were sublime in attack but Ireland showed defence wins

Celtic's Mikey Johnston made his Ireland debut in the 3-2 win over Latvia.

Mikey Johnston not giving up on Celtic career after thrilling Ireland debut

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Townsend: Scotland must learn from Ireland and Italy to address age-grade issues

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BBC’s filming locations for episode 3 of Attenborough’s Wild Isles

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Redemption: ITV cast list and how to watch full series

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.

Former Scotland coach on panel as Freddie Steward red card overturned

Scotland have struggled to get the better of Ireland in recent years.

Scottish Rugby told how to bridge gap with Ireland - '10 years down that road'

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Scotland players celebrate lifting the Doddie Weir Cup after victory over Wales at Murrayfield on matchday two of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland snubbed for Six Nations player award - who could have made shortlist?

Scotland's Luke McConnell walks through the Italian guard of honour after the 17-40 defeat at Scotstoun in the Under-20 Six Nations. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Under-20s suffer second half collapse in crushing defeat to Italy

Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who's maddening and in the next moment marvellous? Scotland of course

Blair Kinghorn has been picked as stand-off for Scotland against Italy.

Four changes to Scotland team for Italy clash as big call made on Kinghorn

Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?

Scotland team to play Italy: Townsend must tread a fine line

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

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North Sea drilling ban could be ‘irreversible’ and leave UK dependent on imports

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.

Scotland wary of 'dangerous' Italy as Townsend looks to restore calmness to team

Munster's Ben Healy could make his Scotland debut in the final Six Nations match against Italy.

Healy set for Scotland debut against Italy after Russell is ruled out by injury

Murrayfield rose to pay tribute to Siobhan Cattigan ahead of Scotland's Six Nations match against Ireland.

Scotland 'always thinking of Siobhan Cattigan' as squad named for Six Nations

Edinburgh fly-half Charlie Savala has been called into the Scotland squad.

Scotland duo Russell and Hogg out of Italy match as Savala called into squad

A real attacking threat in the loose and something of a surprise when he was replaced with almost half an hour left as Ireland went through front-row problems. 8

How the Scotland players rated in Six Nations defeat by Ireland

Sione Tuipulotu tries to break through the Irish defence.

Gutted Tuipulotu says Scotland have to learn quickly ahead of Ireland rematch

James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland trio are injury concerns as Townsend appraises Ireland match

Flanker Josh van der Flier of Ireland prepares to throw the ball into the line-out during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ireland's 'immense' character hailed as update given on Ringrose condition

Stuart Hogg won his 100th cap for Scotland against Ireland in the Six Nations clash.

Hogg can make giant tower of his 100 caps but can’t plonk Triple Crown on top

Jamie Ritchie of Scotland looks on as players of Scotland huddle against Ireland.

Ritchie bemoans inability to take chances but vows 'we are not done yet'

Mack Hansen of Ireland scores the team's first try whilst under pressure from Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland.

Scotland's Six Nations hopes over after defeat by Ireland at BT Murrayfield

Stuart Hogg will win his 100th Scotland cap on Sunday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celebrating Hogg's journey from skinny Hawick teenager to cap centurion

Scotland's Johnny Rutherford is consoled at full time by an Irish counterpart after the heavy loss at Scotstoun.

Humiliated Scotland U-20s given Six Nations lesson as Ireland land record score

Tadhg Furlong is back in the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

Furlong returns amid big Irish changes for Scotland Six Nations clash

Scotland internationalist Siobhan Cattigan died in November 2021, aged 26.

Siobhan Cattigan's parents accuse SRU of behaving dishonourably over tribute

Corey Tait in action for Scotland Under-20s in last month's Six Nations win over Wales at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland U20s inspired by Stuart Hogg ahead of Six Nations clash against Ireland

Scotland and Ireland do battle this weekend in the Six Nations at BT Murrayfield.

Six Nations: TV details and kick-off time for Scotland v Ireland

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