Scotland
# scotland - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Poll: Should Ireland follow Scotland and introduce a minimum alcohol price?
Minimum pricing stops retailers from selling alcohol cheaply in a bid to prevent people from binge drinking.
# scotland - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Britain would lose global clout if Scotland becomes independent – report
A House of Commons committee says Scottish independence would affirm Britain’s image as a global power in decline.
# scotland - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Lions winger Maitland looking forward to beating cousin Quade Cooper
Ever since he lost a race against his older cousin, 19 years ago, the Scottish winger has been plotting revenge.
# scotland - Sunday 14 April, 2013
VIDEO: Scottish scientists turn whiskey waste into fuel
The scientists in Edinburgh use a 100-year-old scientific process to produce biobutanol and adapted it for whiskey.
# scotland - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
# scotland - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
VIDEO: The wait is over, here’s your 6 Nations recap in Lego
Including Lego Zeebs doing his flicky thing.
# scotland - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
# scotland - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
# scotland - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby
‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.
Brian O’Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London
The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.
# scotland - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Late Tim Visser try means Ireland avoid wooden spoon
Scores from Maxime Medard and Wesley Fofana had us worried but Tim Visser saved Irish bacon.
Declan Kidney: I’ll have to think about new contract
“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.
Open thread: what’s your verdict on Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign?
Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.
VIDEO: ‘The Greatest’ — RTÉ tribute to Brian O’Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye
Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.
Cian Healy unsure of Brian O’Driscoll plans after today’s 6 Nations finale
‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’
# scotland - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Italy boss Brunel wary of ‘fighting’ Irish ahead of St Patrick’s weekend tie
“It will probably be O’Driscoll’s final match, so that will add an extra dimension to their game. But overall, Ireland is a team full of good, talented players.”
Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start
The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.
I don’t feel under pressure to make retirement decision – O’Driscoll
The Ireland centre also spoke about the impact of his new role as a father.
# scotland - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
PICTURES: Remains of medieval knight found in Edinburgh car park
The discovery was made during an excavation in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
# scotland - Monday 11 March, 2013
6 Nations: Ireland to delay Italy team announcement, as potential BOD farewell in the balance
O’Driscoll suffered concussion, a lacerated ear and a dead leg in the 13-13 draw with France over the weekend.
# scotland - Saturday 9 March, 2013
6 Nations: Halfpenny boot shines through messy Welsh win
The fullback’s eight successful kicks were the difference in Murrayfield after Richie Gray was stretchered off.
# scotland - Friday 8 March, 2013
Ireland v France: We’ll take 3-0 as well, says under-pressure Declan Kidney
Kidney and his France counterpart Philippe Saint-Andre are desperate for a win in Dublin.
# scotland - Monday 4 March, 2013
Opinion: It’s not the ending he deserved but axing Ronan O’Gara is the right call from Kidney
The Munster great should have went after the World Cup in 2011, say Whiff of Cordite.
Catholic cardinal admits ‘sexual conduct fell below standards’
Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who resigned as Britain’s most senior Catholic cleric last week, has now admitted the allegations that were made against them having initially denied them.
# scotland - Thursday 28 February, 2013
France lock Pascal Pape to miss Dublin trip, rest of 6 Nations
Pape picked up the injury while he was captain of the side that lost 23-18 to Italy in Rome on 3 February.
# scotland - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
7 people who think Cian Healy is a lucky boy this evening
The Ireland forward is free to face Les Bleus in Dublin next time out.
Good news for Ireland as Cian Healy’s 6 Nations ban appeal upheld
The Leinster man is now free to face France in Dublin.
# scotland - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
‘To play Scotland without a recognised kicker was madness’ – Shane Byrne
The former Ireland hooker believes Declan Kidney’s tenure with the national team ‘is done’.
# scotland - Monday 25 February, 2013
Injury update: Scans for Gilroy and O’Callaghan as Sexton expected to be up and running this week
Next up, France in Dublin.
Opinion: ‘Giving Jamie Heaslip the captaincy of Brian O’Driscoll’s team could never work’
Kidney has made a cardinal mistake according to Emmet O’Rafferty.
Opinion: Allow Kidney his 6 Nations farewell but new coach is needed for summer tour
It would be pointless to have an outgoing coach take a young Irish squad to play America and Canada in June.
# scotland - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Match report: Scotland rally to down out of sorts Ireland
It is the first time the Scots have won back-to-back Six Nations matches since 2001
How Twitter reacted to Scotland v Ireland
The site’s users were not impressed by Ronan O’Gara, Declan Kidney and Paddy Jackson, among others.
VIDEO: Here is Ronan O’Gara’s appalling brain freeze against Scotland
The Munster outhalf had a shocker as he came on for the misfiring Paddy Jackson.
Marks out of 10: How Ireland’s players rated against Scotland
After a disappointing second half in Edinburgh, we ran the rule over our 23.
As it happened: Scotland v Ireland, 6 Nations
Paddy Jackson and Luke Marshall made their Test debuts in a game of Irish possession and setpiece disasters.
Hogg’s perfect chance to upstage future Lions teammate Kearney
Gavin Hastings feels the Glasgow back is one more good game away from securing a summer flight to Australia.
VIDEO: Here’s a promo clip for Ireland v Scotland to get you in the mood for today’s game
Paddy Jackson’s selection is unsurprisingly focused on.






















































