Ireland, Scotland and Gregor Townsend

Scotland 18-32 Ireland: What Townsend said
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend: "Finn [Russell is] fine. He actually passed his HIA but our staff sensed he wasn't totally aware of what was going on, so we made the call to not put him back on. "Darcy [Graham] is at hospital now, I've not had an update. I think everything was OK with his neck but they were checking out concussion.
Townsend stresses bigger picture as Scotland struggle against Ireland again
Townsend revealed that the 36-14 defeat to Ireland in Paris in the 2023 Rugby World Cup was a particular watershed for his team. And while Sunday’s 32-18 loss makes it look like the Scots are still a distance away from competing in this fixture, the head coach was keen to stress a bigger picture.
Scotland v Ireland ‘needle’ is ‘more on the Irish side’, claims Gregor Townsend
I don’t think there’s any extra rivalry, but it’s definitely more on the Irish side,” said Gregor Townsend ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland. “I think teams want to build up something to provide extra motivation so maybe it’s more on the Irish side or the Irish media side that there’s this rivalry or needle to give them extra motivation on why they want to win again.
'Maybe it’s more on the Irish side' - Gregor Townsend on Scotland-Ireland 'grudge'
Gregor Townsend dismissed any notion that Scotland versus Ireland has become a grudge match ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six
Scotland boss Townsend has no grudge against Six Nations kings Ireland
Ireland began their bid for a record third successive Six Nations title with a 27-22 win over England in Dublin, while Scotland demonstrated admirable resolve to beat Italy 31-19 in Edinburgh after the Azzurri drew level at 19-19.
Scotland 18-32 Ireland: Have your say
Scotland fans, what did you make of the performance of Gregor Townsend's side as they were swept aside by Ireland? Where does it leave their Six Nations hopes for this year? Have your say., external F
Scotland took off talisman Russell despite passing head injury test
Influential Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell passed his head injury assessment after a clash of heads in Sunday’s Six Nations ...
Scotland: Gregor Townsend provides Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury update after defeat to Ireland
Scotland: Gregor Townsend provides Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury update after defeat to Ireland - Russell passed an ...
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Townsend upbeat about Russell and Graham after Scotland duo's head clash
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend suggested a head clash between co-captain Finn Russell and Darcy Graham during a Six Nations ...
Six Nations Scotland 18 Ireland 32 Full Time
Watch live BBC television coverage, listen to radio commentary and follow text updates as Scotland host Ireland in the Men's.
Is Scotland vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash
Scotland and Ireland collide in a pivotal Six Nations fixture as Gregor Townsend’s hosts bid to prove their title candidacy.
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Scotland's Strategic Shifts: Townsend's Tactical Adjustments for Ireland Clash
Scotland makes strategic changes for the Six Nations encounter with Ireland. Coach Gregor Townsend introduces Tom Jordan, ...
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Six Nations kings Ireland again prove too much for Scotland
Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a 32-18 win over Scotland at ...
Scotland vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Latest Six Nations score and updates as Van der Merwe try gives hosts hope
Latest Six Nations score and updates as Van der Merwe try gives hosts hope - Optimism is swelling again for Scotland but a first win over Ireland in 10 games may be a must for a genuine Six Nations ti ...