Ireland, Gregor Townsend and Scotland

Scotland v Ireland ‘needle’ is ‘more on the Irish side’, claims Gregor Townsend
I don’t think there’s any extra rivalry, but it’s definitely more on the Irish side,” said Gregor Townsend ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland. “I think teams want to build up something to provide extra motivation so maybe it’s more on the Irish side or the Irish media side that there’s this rivalry or needle to give them extra motivation on why they want to win again.
No 'needle' with Ireland despite winless run - Townsend
Gregor Townsend says he does not view Scotland's Six Nations showdown with Ireland on Sunday as a "needle game", and insists ending a 10-match losing run to the Irish provides no extra motivation.
'Maybe it’s more on the Irish side' - Gregor Townsend on Scotland-Ireland 'grudge'
Gregor Townsend dismissed any notion that Scotland versus Ireland has become a grudge match ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six
Scotland change three for visit of Ireland in Six Nations
Scotland have made three changes to their side for the visit of champions Ireland to Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Sunday, with Tom Jordan drafted in at inside centre, Jack Dempsey at number eight and Rory Sutherland into the front row.
Scotland boss Townsend has no grudge against Six Nations kings Ireland
Ireland began their bid for a record third successive Six Nations title with a 27-22 win over England in Dublin, while Scotland demonstrated admirable resolve to beat Italy 31-19 in Edinburgh after the Azzurri drew level at 19-19.
Townsend on Irish challenge, Scotland changes and why it's not a 'needle' game
Gregor Townsend has been speaking to the media after naming his team to face Ireland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday.
No extra rivalry: Gregor Townsend plays down Scotland-Ireland grudge match talk
The Scots have lost each of their last 10 meetings against the Irish in a run stretching back to February 2017.
Is Scotland vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash
Scotland and Ireland collide in a pivotal Six Nations fixture as Gregor Townsend’s hosts bid to prove their title candidacy.
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‘Shocked’ Scotland legend calls for ‘different approach’ from Gregor Townsend’s side after Rugby World Cup failure led to Peter O’Mahony jibe
Peter O'Mahony famously aimed a sly dig at Scotland after their pre-game rhetoric in 2023.
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Four takeaways from Townsend's Scotland team to tackle Italy
Scotland coach explains why Stafford McDowall deserves his chance, Darcy Graham is 'like Jason Robinson' and Gregor Brown is ...
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Scotland's Strategic Shifts: Townsend's Tactical Adjustments for Ireland Clash
Scotland makes strategic changes for the Six Nations encounter with Ireland. Coach Gregor Townsend introduces Tom Jordan, ...
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Scots held nerve to beat Italy, says satisfied Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised the mental strength of his side after they beat Italy 31-19 in their Six Nations ...
You are Townsend... who makes your Scotland XV?
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is a man famed for left-field selections - "The Toonie Tombola" as the fans often refer ...
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Scotland have set their stall out with sparkling team selection to face Ireland
Gregor Townsend has set his stall out with this selection - the Scotland head coach has never beaten Ireland on his watch, a ...
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Scotland team v Ireland: Gregor Townsend gambles on New Zealand rookie back to fill Sione Tuipulotu’s void as experienced forwards return
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting XV for their Six Nations encounter against Ireland ...