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# scotland - Sunday 24 February, 2013

From The Score Hogg’s perfect chance to upstage future Lions teammate Kearney Aerial Duel

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.

From The Score VIDEO: Here’s a promo clip for Ireland v Scotland to get you in the mood for today’s game Ready To Go This post contains videos
From The Score ‘Old man’ Earls happy to be back in the front line 6 Nations

‘Old man’ Earls happy to be back in the front line

Suddenly, Keith Earls has found himself on the experienced end of the team bus.

# scotland - Saturday 23 February, 2013

From The Score In pictures: Ireland’s women capture first ever Triple Crown History Makers

In pictures: Ireland’s women capture first ever Triple Crown

The Irish team travelled to Scotland where they prevailed in almost perfect conditions.

From The Score Ireland Women’s side capture first ever Triple Crown after Scottish win History Girls

Ireland Women’s side capture first ever Triple Crown after Scottish win

The Irishwomen also secured World Cup 2014 qualification with an impressive win over Scotland.

From The Score Keyboard Warriors: Rugby bloggers of Ireland and Scotland chat it out Preview

Keyboard Warriors: Rugby bloggers of Ireland and Scotland chat it out

We got G-Chatting about Handling, Hogg and Hobbits. No mention of those nasty orks’s playing today.

# scotland - Friday 22 February, 2013

From The Score Snapshot: So, Donncha O’Callaghan seems excited about heading to Edinburgh this evening Flying Form
From The Score ‘Business as usual’: O’Driscoll eyeing kick-start to 6 Nations bid Confidence

‘Business as usual’: O’Driscoll eyeing kick-start to 6 Nations bid

The former captain says Ireland are confident in their own game-plan and will ‘go after’ Scotland.

From The Score Latest from Irish camp: Cian Healy dunks his biscuit while wearing a lagging jacket 6 Nations
From The Score Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O’Driscoll from #askbrian The Boss This post contains videos

Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O’Driscoll from #askbrian

It’s all cry babies and dirty nappies at the moment. But enough about the post-England team meeting.

From The Score Ireland recharged and ready for dangerous Scots – Heaslip 6 Nations

Ireland recharged and ready for dangerous Scots – Heaslip

The captain has warned that Scott Johnson’s new-look side are far from wooden-spoon contenders this time around.

# scotland - Thursday 21 February, 2013

From The Score O’Mahony: O’Callaghan experience vital for Murrayfield 6 Nations

O’Mahony: O’Callaghan experience vital for Murrayfield

With the average age of Ireland’s back-line plummeting, the pack will benefit from 92 added caps.

From The Score In From The Side: Forget the Heineken Cup, Jackson will thrive in 6 Nations Column

In From The Side: Forget the Heineken Cup, Jackson will thrive in 6 Nations

Seven weeks after his 21st birthday, Ulster’s out-half deserves a little respect for how much he has achieved.

# scotland - Wednesday 20 February, 2013

From The Score 6 Nations: Parisse to miss rest of Six Nations because of ref taunt 6 Nations

6 Nations: Parisse to miss rest of Six Nations because of ref taunt

Italy will be without their skipper when Ireland hit Rome in a few weeks.

From The Score 6 Nations: Scots summon Cross for Sunday service with Ireland Scoire

6 Nations: Scots summon Cross for Sunday service with Ireland

Geoff Cross has been called up into the Scotland side for Sunday’s Six Nations international against Ireland at Murrayfield.

From The Score ‘Let them come at us’: Ireland oozing confidence ahead of Scotland showdown 6 Nations

‘Let them come at us’: Ireland oozing confidence ahead of Scotland showdown

Conor Murray and his coaches insist there is a ‘good vibe’ in the camp despite their last result.

From The Score POLL: Declan Kidney is set to pick Paddy Jackson ahead of Ronan O’Gara… is it the right call? 6 Nations This post contains a poll

# scotland - Tuesday 19 February, 2013

From The Score Laugh it off: Murray backing O’Gara to hit form at vital time 6 Nations

Laugh it off: Murray backing O’Gara to hit form at vital time

Though the Ireland camp insist the number 10 shirt is up for grabs, the Munster man’s experience gives him the edge.

From The Score 6 Nations: Marshall set to take centre stage after shaking off injury Stepping Up

6 Nations: Marshall set to take centre stage after shaking off injury

Ulster’s rising star has been backed to make his debut in place of Gordon D’Arcy this Sunday.

From The Score In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls back in business ahead of Scotland showdown Iresco This post contains images

In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls back in business ahead of Scotland showdown

Declan Kidney’s men face a trip to Edinburgh this weekend.

From The Score ‘All I want is to make Scotland proud’: Inspirational skipper Brown demands improvement 6 Nations

‘All I want is to make Scotland proud’: Inspirational skipper Brown demands improvement

No matter what the challenge, flanker Kelly Browne is determined to meet it head on.

# scotland - Sunday 17 February, 2013

From The Score 6 Nations: Only 2 fly-halves required as Ireland call up extra cover Untapped

6 Nations: Only 2 fly-halves required as Ireland call up extra cover

Meanwhile, Luke Marshall could yet be fit enough to make his international debut.

# scotland - Friday 15 February, 2013

From The Score 6 Nations chiefs confirm Cian Healy is suspended for Leinster’s game this weekend Banned

6 Nations chiefs confirm Cian Healy is suspended for Leinster’s game this weekend

The prop was hit with a three-week ban this week for a stamp on England’s Dan Cole in the Lansdowne Rd defeat last weekend.

From The Score Ireland looking to land ‘Killer’ blow on Scots to salvage 6 Nations bid Proper-tunity Knocks

Ireland looking to land ‘Killer’ blow on Scots to salvage 6 Nations bid

Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne is expected to start at tighthead prop in Murrayfield with Tom Court as back-up.

# scotland - Thursday 14 February, 2013

From The Score Declan Kidney: We were told that Cian Healy is suspended this weekend Clear As Mud

Declan Kidney: We were told that Cian Healy is suspended this weekend

The simple matter of suspending the Irish prop for a stamp has become very murky.

From The Score Miller time: Irish hero Alison eyeing 6 Nations title after English upset 6 Nations

Miller time: Irish hero Alison eyeing 6 Nations title after English upset

The Laois winger ran in an impressive hat-trick in Ireland’s 25-0 rout of England.

From The Score Opinion: Time for Earls to hang up centre dream and get real on the wing 6 Nations

Opinion: Time for Earls to hang up centre dream and get real on the wing

It’s not about what your country can do for you Keith, it’s about what you can do for your country.

# scotland - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

From The Score Cian Healy to miss Scotland and France matches after 3 week ban for stamping Stampy This post contains videos

Cian Healy to miss Scotland and France matches after 3 week ban for stamping

The Irish front-row will be available for his country’s final Six Nations game.

# scotland - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

From The Score ‘I’m totally confident Paddy could step up and do the job for Ireland’ – Luke Marshall Gimme 10

‘I’m totally confident Paddy could step up and do the job for Ireland’ – Luke Marshall

The Ulster centre may also benefit from an international call-up if he comes through this weekend’s game against Treviso.

From The Score Pro12: Bradley set for Edinburgh exit CUT LOOSE

Pro12: Bradley set for Edinburgh exit

The former Connacht and Ireland ‘A’ coach’s contract will not be renewed by the Scottish side.

# scotland - Monday 11 February, 2013

From The Score Sexton ‘doubtful’ for Scotland match as Ireland count cost of capitulation to England Injury List

Sexton ‘doubtful’ for Scotland match as Ireland count cost of capitulation to England

Declan Kidney has plenty of injury concerns after the ‘attritional’ clash with England.

From The Score Lions team of the week, according to the official Wallabies website 6 Nations

Lions team of the week, according to the official Wallabies website

Not so many Irish names this week, Ted.

# scotland - Sunday 10 February, 2013

From The Score Open thread: how do you think Ireland will get on against England today? 6 Nations

Open thread: how do you think Ireland will get on against England today?

The Auld Enemy visit Lansdowne Road this afternoon.

# scotland - Saturday 9 February, 2013

From The Score VIDEO: Stuart Hogg finishes off Italy with 90-metre run Boss Hogg This post contains videos

VIDEO: Stuart Hogg finishes off Italy with 90-metre run

Also, a referee gets hit in the head.

From The Score Report: 4-try Scotland dominate lacklustre Italians 6 Nations

Report: 4-try Scotland dominate lacklustre Italians

Stuart Hogg sprinted in an 80-metre try to seal a much-deserved win at Murrayfield.

From The Score Celtic open up 18-point lead in the SPL Bhoys

Celtic open up 18-point lead in the SPL

The champions beat nearest challengers Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

# scotland - Thursday 7 February, 2013

From The Score Opinion: Discipline key if Ireland are to derail England’s chariot at Lansdowne Road 6 Nations

Opinion: Discipline key if Ireland are to derail England’s chariot at Lansdowne Road

Two cards like last Saturday and it won’t be a fun day out in D4.

# scotland - Wednesday 6 February, 2013

From The Score Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster keeps his midfield options open 6 Nations

Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster keeps his midfield options open

Centres Billy Twelvetrees, Brad Barritt and Manu Tuilagi have all been included in the 25-man squad for Sunday’s trip to Dublin.

Scotland hopes for 2016 independence day

However, the British government is ruling out ‘pre-negotiation’ of independence before 2014 referendum.

# scotland - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

From The Score Rob Kearney staying with Leinster, signs new two-year deal Done Deal

Rob Kearney staying with Leinster, signs new two-year deal

The Leinster and Ireland man is going nowhere.