Ireland, Scotland and Six Nations

Five talking points as Scotland and Ireland clash in Six Nations
Five talking points as Scotland and Ireland clash in Six Nations - Ireland have registered 10 consecutive wins against Scotland.
Scotland starting XV v Ireland: Six Nations team news as trio handed starts
Sutherland will feature in the front row alongside Dave Cherry and Zander Fagerson while Jonny Gray and Grant Gilchrist retain their place in the second row. Matt Ferguson moves from number eight to six and Sam Skinner makes the bench after being a late call up to the squad earlier this week.
The main talking points ahead of Scotland vs Ireland clash
Ireland continue their quest for a historic third consecutive Guinness Six Nations title when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield. Simon Easterby’s side launched their championship defence by beating England 27-22, while Gregor Townsend’s hosts also enjoyed a bonus-point victory in round one, defeating Italy 31-19.
Scotland ring changes for crunch Ireland clash as Rory Sutherland makes first Six Nations start since 2022
Sutherland replaces Pierre Schoeman at loosehead as Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan are also given the starting nod
Six Nations: Scotland's Tom Jordan named at centre for Ireland clash
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has selected Tom Jordan to start at centre for their Six Nations match against Ireland in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Jordan starts as Scotland make three changes for Ireland
Tom Jordan makes his first Six Nations start as Scotland make three changes for Sunday's visit of Ireland. Rory Sutherland comes in at loosehead prop and Jack Dempsey is at number
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