Rory Darge believes Scotland are primed for the pressure of 'Super Saturday' after showing they can handle playing must-win rugby since losing their Guinness Six Nations opener in Italy. Gregor Townsend's resurgent side go into their final match in Ireland knowing victory could secure them a first Six Nations title, if France slip up at home to England later in the day. "Our backs were against the wall after Rome," said back-rower Darge, alluding to the 18-15 defeat by the Azzurri in round one. Darge said such an achievement would be "huge", given that Scotland have failed to defeat Ireland since 2017. "I think Ireland will pose a different threat to France.

Source: Irish Examiner March 11, 2026 17:09 UTC