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Scotland v Republic of Ireland – 5 talking points ahead of Hampden showdown
Scotland take on Republic of Ireland in the Nations League at Hampden Park on Saturday night.
Notre Dame offensive explosion puts North Carolina on its heels early
Just as everyone expected, a dynamic offense could not be stopped at North Carolina on Saturday. To everyone’s surprise, it was Notre Dame’s attack that won the day, the Irish beating the Tar Heels at their own game, 45-32.
'Steps to go' but All Blacks coach satisfied after Rugby Championship
Ian Foster did not know for sure that his All Blacks team had won the Rugby Championship when he spoke to the media after the 40-14 win over Australia on Saturday, but he could not disguise his satisfaction at a third straight win.
Stephen Kenny warns Scotland they are facing ‘a new Ireland with a new identity’
Stephen Kenny insists Hampden Park will witness a Republic of Ireland side with “a new identity” when they face Scotland.
Eric Donovan comes through battle to take European title
Eric Donovan is the EU Super Featherweight champion after a points decision win over France's Khalil El Hadri.
Clarke hails side's composure as Scots avenge Dublin loss
Scotland manager Steve Clarke praised his side for showing the patience and composure to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat Republic of Ireland 2-1. The Scots - playing their second game in 72 hours - trailed at the break to John Egan's opener at a packed-out Hampden. But Jack Hendry's second-half header and a late Ryan Christie penalty - following Alan Browne's handball - were enough to secure a crucial victory for Clarke's side as they moved back above Ukraine at the top of Nations League Group B1 ahead of Tuesday's showdown between the two nations in Krakow. "It was as tough a game as we expected, you could see Ireland had a clear week to prepare for the game," said Clarke.
Nations League: Scotland come from behind to beat Ireland to top group, Ukraine smash Armenia
Scotland beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 at home in their Nations League Group B1 game, coming from behind on Saturday night. The away side scored first when John Egan struck after 18 minutes, but two second-half goals won it for Scotland. Ad First Jack Hendry levelled shortly after the restart, before a Ryan Christie penalty on 82 minutes secured the win to take them top of their group.