SCOTLAND ARE BRACING themselves for a big performance from Joe Schmidt’s Ireland at Murrayfield on Saturday [KO 2.15pm, Virgin Media], and not just because of their opening weekend defeat to England. Gregor Townsend’s side opened their Six Nations campaign with a comfortable win over Italy in Edinburgh, and are hoping to inflict more woe on … Continue reading "‘We expect a big showing from Ireland, not just because they lost their game’"

THE BARBARIANS HAVE announced a historic double-header against England at Twickenham in June. Both the women’s and men’s teams of the famous invitational club will face England on Sunday, 2 June, and not only is it the Baa Baa women’s first appearance at Twickenham, it will also come as the first time the Red Roses … Continue reading "Barbarians set for historic double-header at Twickenham this summer"