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Rugby

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Schmidt's selection calls will be fascinating for 'massive' Scotland clash
'At the start I was actually going into the scrum myself!': Ross making his impact felt
High-achiever Flannery strikes the right balance between study and rugby
Holland links up with Schmidt's Ireland squad ahead of Scotland clash
Open thread: Who would you have in the Ireland XV to play Scotland?
'We expect a big showing from Ireland, not just because they lost their game'
Chin up, it's The42's Six Nations Team of the Week
Over 1.4 million people tuned in for Ireland's Six Nations defeat against England on Saturday
Slade or something from Stade de France? Pick your favourite try from Six Nations opening weekend
'As long as they can keep the faith in us, we'll keep fighting'
Blow for Wasps as England fullback Daly triggers release clause in contract
Ireland can 'absolutely' still win the Six Nations - Peter O'Mahony
Townsend adds reinforcements to Scotland squad for Ireland
'CJ is a big boy' - Ireland hope to have Stander back before end of Six Nations
Stander set for four weeks on the sideline as Ireland assess knocks for Earls, Toner and Ringrose
TV Wrap - Matt Williams' harsh words leaves a nation finding solace in the GAA
Ex-Connacht academy man Leader makes try-scoring debut for USA
Australia pull Larkham from attack coach role after Cheika row
'It's about finding a way. They found a way': U20 pack show their teeth to beat England
'I was pretty emotional on the bus coming to the game, it meant a lot to my family'
'We were very quiet before the game' - Schmidt looks for response against Scots
Pride dented but Furlong confident Ireland will find a response
Ireland hope for more from Murray and Sexton, as well as positive injury news
Analysis: England's kicking class outsmarts Schmidt's Ireland
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the sporting week
Analysis: Ireland's nightmare opening minutes set tone in Dublin defeat
Ireland Rugby 7s make history in Sydney with fourth place finish at World Series
Luke Kelly loves his football, Max Holloway visits Croke Park and more Tweets of the Week
The meaning of sport, Joe's long goodbye and the week's best sportswriting
Another false start a cause for concern with World Cup on the horizon
'A challenge to all our confidence because you get used to that winning feeling'
'We're nowhere near our best': Jones holds fire after England dominate in Dublin
'We got our bums well and truly spanked' - Matt Williams critical of Irish approach against England
'We're going to be honest because we want to drive this back on track'
How did you rate Ireland in their humbling home loss to England?
Schmidt laments a lack of 'simmering physical intensity' in four-try loss to England
Injuries to Earls, Toner and Stander add to Ireland's 'emotional bruises'
Henshaw endures tough evening after Schmidt opts for fullback switch
Ireland battered by England as Grand Slam defence ends at first hurdle
Ireland v England, Six Nations