Ruthless Ireland reinforce dominance over Scotland
Sunday, 9 February 2025 () Ireland keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes firmly on track with an 11th victory in a row over a disappointing Scotland at Murrayfield.
Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne made his name at Scarlets but a Welsh Grand Slam winner had already had a huge influence on his career long before he arrived in.. BBC Sport
Scarlets wing Ellis Mee will make his Wales debut against Ireland while Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn return for Saturday's Six Nations match. BBC Sport
Sir Keir Starmer receives a standing ovation as he states the “Scottish people stand with the people of Ukraine”. Speaking at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow the prime minister says: "Nobody wants the bloodshed to continue, least of all the Ukrainians”. Sir Keir insists “Britain will take a leading responsibility, we have to be ready to play our role if a force is required in Ukraine, once a peace agreement is reached”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has been declared fit to start Saturday's Six Nations match against England, but Darcy Graham is not involved in the matchday 23. BBC Sport
Lock George Martin is ruled out of England's Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday with Bath back row Ted Hill replacing him on the bench. BBC Sport
Sunday, 9 February 2025 ()
Ireland keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes firmly on track with an 11th victory in a row over a disappointing Scotland at Murrayfield.
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