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It could never be as bad as four years ago, then suddenly it was. A fair bit worse, in fact. A 27-3 defeat by Ireland in the opening match of the previous Worl

Gregor Townsend batted away suggestions the 36-14 World Cup thrashing by Ireland had been a wake-up call for Scottish rugby but accepted that improvements are r

Ireland's private heartbeat was desperate to talk about anything other than becoming his country's 10th centurion. Peter O'Mahony was almost embarrassed by the company he will keep when reaching 100 caps in tomorrow's World Cup Pool B clash against Scotland in Paris. Boss Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton added to O'Mahony's awkwardness by hailing a leader who sets the tone behind the scenes — and is happy for all that to stay there.

Ireland cannot afford to underestimate Scotland in pursuit of their ultimate dream of World Cup glory, writes Tommy Bowe.

Ireland vs Scotland prediction, lineups, team news and betting tips from Oddschecker’s Dan Till for the pivotal Rugby World Cup Pool B match

Scotland have lost their last eight games against Ireland, but are hoping to end that run in Paris tomorrow.

BBC Scotlands chief sports writer Tom English previews the task facing Scotland against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup.

The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages.

‘Well done Baku!’ the signs around the track rather preposterously declared one year during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, failing to adhere to the old adage that self praise is no praise.