Andy Farrell: Experience vital to cope with Scotland threat
Andy Farrell says Ireland are primed to accept the toughest of challenges from a Scotland team with their own eyes on the prize.
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Farrell: Always a 'ding-dong' battle against Scots
Andy Farrell straight-batted a question about this version of the Scotland team being the toughest Ireland have faced in recent times, but deep down he'll know it to be true.
Ireland name strong lineup for Scotland trip as Sexton returns
Ireland coach Andy Farrell will field a strong line-up for Sunday's Six Nations trip to Scotland as several players return from injury, with captain Johnny Sexton, tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Garry Ringrose fit again.
Updated Furlong, Sexton and Ringrose back in Ireland team
Johnny Sexton, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Furlong all return to the Ireland team for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland.
Hogg to earn 100th cap as Scotland make two changes
Stuart Hogg will earn his 100th cap for Scotland this weekend, named to start at full-back in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland at Murrayfield (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Tadgh Furlong returns as Ireland ring the changes for Scotland clash
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong will make his first appearance of this year’s Six Nations in Sunday’s crunch clash with Scotland.
Johnny Sexton embracing the pressure of one final chance at a Grand Slam
Ireland star Johnny Sexton insists having one final chance to become a Grand Slam-winning captain is positive pressure as he edges closer to his probable Guinness Six Nations swansong.
'It's not always like this, you've got to cherish it' - Johnny Sexton relishing the pressure of Grand Slam run-in
While the current Ireland squad contains a healthy core of players from the 2018 Grand Slam success, for many of Andy Farrell's squad who will line out against Scotland, this is unfamiliar terrain.