Johnnie Beattie gives his verdict on Scotland's chances ahead of the Six Nations 2025. Scotland march into the Six Nations as perennial dark horses. They have failed to breach the top two in the Six Nations era, dating back to 2000, despite increasing optimism in recent years.

England overcame a red card to forward Junior Kpoku just 13 minutes into the first half to pick up a first Under-20s win in Ireland since 2017.

Holders England survive Junior Kpoku's 20-minute red card to defeat Ireland in the Under-20s Six Nations opener 19-3 in Cork.

England overcame a red card to forward Junior Kpoku just 13 minutes into the first half to pick up a first Under-20s win in Ireland since 2017.

Maro Itoje says England are "ready to go" as they bid to upset the odds by launching their Six Nations campaign with a defeat of twice defending champions Ireland in Dublin. But they were also the only side to beat Ireland in last year's Six Nations and Itoje believes a new-look England can repeat that Twickenham triumph at Lansdowne Road.