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Jack Conan celebrates his try for Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday which killed off Scots hopes of a famous win. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Six takeaways from round four of the 2023 Six Nations

13 March 2023 Iain Morrison 29

Gregor Townsend’s team need to be better at thinking on their feet and adapting to unexpected events if they are to break the glass ceiling which currently restricts them to also-rans status …

Huw Jones' try was a highlight but Scotland missed a golden opportunity to claim their biggest scalp of recent years against Ireland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Ireland: Scotland player ratings

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Sione Tuipulotu is the outstanding performer for home side on a frustrating afternoon at Murrayfield …

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Scotland v Ireland report: hosts blown away in second half

12 March 2023 David Barnes 41

Injury-ravaged opponents show their character to keep Grand Slam quest on track …

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Scotland v Ireland preview: forewarned does not necessarily mean forearmed for hosts

11 March 2023 Iain Morrison 11

Grand Slam chasing visitors may be predictable but they are ruthless and effective in what they do …

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U20s 6N: Scotland hammered by rampant Ireland

10 March 2023 David Barnes 48

Kenny Murray’s Scotland side suffered a 12 tries to one defeat at Scotstoun Stadium which highlighted the huge gap between the two nations’ player development pathways …

Jonny Gray and Jack Dempsey will start for Scotland against Ireland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Ireland: Jonny Gray and Jack Dempsey added to home starting XV

10 March 2023 David Barnes 11

Stuart Hogg set to make his 100th appearance after being named at full-back …

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Scotland v Ireland: Time to move on from Grant Gilchrist disciplinary farrago, says Steve Tandy

8 March 2023 David Barnes 19

Defence coach expresses his frustration at delayed verdict but would rather focus on Sunday’s match …

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Scots kick-off campaign with away match against Wales on Saturday 4th February …

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Six Nations preview: superpowers, fatal flaws and some bold predictions

1 February 2023 Iain Morrison 13

Iain Morrison reckons Ireland are the team to beat while a top half finish for Scotland will be a struggle …

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Six Nations U20 Summer Series: Scotland recover respectability after horror start versus Ireland

12 July 2022 David Barnes 27

Kenny Murray’s team come up short in final match of campaign but deserve credit for spirited fightback …

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