Scotland rugby players Darcy Graham and Finn Russell have been involved in a nasty-looking clash of heads and were unable to continue during a Six Nations match against Ireland.

Influential Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell passed his head injury assessment after a clash of heads in Sunday’s Six Nations loss to Ireland but was taken off anyway, coach Gregor Townsend revealed after their 32-18 defeat.

Scotland provide Darcy Graham update after ‘freak’ Finn Russell head collision - The winger was taken to hospital after colliding with team-mate Finn Russell at Murrayfield but he has now been release

Scotland: Gregor Townsend provides Finn Russell and Darcy Graham injury update after defeat to Ireland - Russell passed an HIA but still did not return to the pitch at Murrayfield