5 things we learned from the Six Nations weekend
England battered hapless France, Ireland got back to winning ways and Wales rolled out of Rome with two wins from two.
Ireland
Finn Russell insists Scotland will come out fighting against France
Finn Russell insists Scotland will come out fighting against France as they look to get their Guinness Six Nations campaign back on track.
Joe Schmidt plays down Sexton head injury
Joe Schmidt hopes Johnny Sexton will shake off a head injury in time for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations trip to Italy.
Ireland skipper Rory Best laments loss of Devin Toner
Rory Best has admitted losing Devin Toner to an ankle injury for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations is a “massive” blow to Ireland.
Laidlaw backs Scotland to cope with weather conditions against Ireland
Greig Laidlaw has warned Ireland to expect a storm at Murrayfield as Scotland look to blow away their Guinness Six Nations title dreams.
Talking points ahead of Scotland v Ireland
Ireland will be itching to hit back to winning ways when taking on Scotland at Murrayfield in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash.
5 talking points ahead of the second weekend of Six Nations action
The Guinness Six Nations moves into its second round of action this weekend in Edinburgh, Rome and London.
Home Nations and Ireland meet to discuss 2030 World Cup stadium options
British football chiefs are meeting their Irish counterparts in Rome on Friday to discuss their potential joint bid for the 2030 World Cup, with a stadium shortlist being high on the agenda.
England powerhouse Tuilagi determined to seize ‘second opportunity’
Manu Tuilagi has resolved to embrace the rebirth of his international career as he recalled the headline-grabbing aftermath of his first appearance against France.
Joe Schmidt defends Ireland’s ‘very varied game’
Joe Schmidt has hit back at critics of his tactics by insisting Ireland boast a “very varied game” despite their comprehensive Guinness Six Nations loss to England.
Dropping hat-trick hero Kinghorn was tough decision – Townsend
Gregor Townsend admits he was racked with second thoughts as he weighed up whether to drop hat-trick hero Blair Kinghorn for Saturday’s crucial Guinness Six Nations crunch with Ireland.