Ireland v Scotland LIVE: Result and reaction as Ireland win 2024 Six Nations title
Ireland 17-13 Scotland: Andy Farrell’s men edge to victory in Dublin to seal the 2024 Six Nations title
Ireland claimed a nervy 17-13 victory over Scotland in Dublin to seal back-to-back Six Nations titles. Ireland saw their grand slam dreams crushed by England last week but quickly bounced back to win the championship, although they were made to work hard for the win.
Andy Farrell’s men only needed to avoid defeat to guarantee that they would be lifting the trophy at the Aviva Stadium and they led 7-6 at half-time thanks to Dan Sheehan’s try following an overthrown lineout.
They then roared out of the blocks in the second half and moved 17-6 ahead with Andrew Porter’s try, meaning Huw Jones’s late score was only a consolation for the Scots and the hosts saw the game out to spark celebrations at the Aviva Stadium.
For their part, Gregor Townsend’s troops were smarting following a shock 31-29 defeat to Italy last time out that scuppered their title chances and although they put in an improved performance in Dublin, they have now lost 10 straight matches against Ireland and a Six Nations that started with so much promise will ultimately go down as a failure after just two wins.
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Ireland v Scotland
The first match of Super Saturday is just getting underway in Cardiff, with Warren Gatland’s Wales knowing victory against Italy is a must if they are to avoid a first wooden spoon since 2003. We’ve got LIVE coverage here - tuck in!
Wales v Italy LIVE: Latest Six Nations updates from Cardiff
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Ireland v Scotland referee: Who is Six Nations official Matthew Carley?
It’ll be England’s Matthew Carley on the whistle for our Celtic clash this evening, an official now looking to kick on after a World Cup debut as a referee in the autumn. Here’s a little bit more about the whistler, who has two fellow Test refs to help him on the touchlines:
Ireland v Scotland referee: Who is Six Nations official Matthew Carley?
The Englishman is one of the referees for this year’s championship
Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia during autumn series
Ireland will host World Cup conquerors New Zealand and Joe Schmidt’s Australia during a mouth-watering four-match autumn series against southern hemisphere opposition.
The All Blacks, who beat Andy Farrell’s side 28-24 in the quarter-finals of last year’s global tournament in France, will visit Dublin on Friday, November 8.
Former Ireland boss Schmidt will bring the Wallabies to the Aviva Stadium for the series finale on Saturday, November 30.
Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia during autumn series
Andy Farrell’s side will also host Argentina and Fiji during November.
Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
Andy Farrell says Ireland have “battened down the hatches” in their quest to retain the Guinness Six Nations title after some players received online abuse in the wake of their last-gasp loss to England.
Ireland’s pursuit of successive Grand Slams ended following Marcus Smith’s dramatic drop goal in last weekend’s 23-22 Guinness Six Nations defeat at Twickenham.
Members of Farrell’s squad, including veteran scrum-half Conor Murray, were subsequently targeted on social media for their performances in south-west London.
Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
The head coach hopes that online abuse will one day stop but is not expecting rapid change.
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
Grant Gilchrist has told his Scotland colleagues to embrace the pressure of having to produce a positive response against Ireland as they bid to banish “a dark couple of days” following their damaging Guinness Six Nations defeat in Italy last weekend.
The Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome and squandering the chance to set up a title shootout with Andy Farrell’s side in Dublin.
Instead Gregor Townsend’s team are now chasing a face-saving result away to “arguably the best team in the world at the minute” in order to avoid potentially finishing as low as fifth in the championship.
Grant Gilchrist urges Scotland to embrace pressure and hit back from Italy shock
The Scots have been heavily criticised after losing 31-29 in Rome.
Women’s Six Nations may need ‘more competitive matches’ to grow, admits CEO
Tom Harrison also gave his thoughts on the Women’s Six Nations, which begins next weekend with England again hot favourites to retain their title. Can anyone other than France challenge the Red Roses? Harrison admits that a more competitive tournament may be a must if it is to continue to grow.
Women’s Six Nations may need ‘more competitive matches’ to grow, admits CEO
England have won the last five editions of the championship and are again favourites for this year’s title
Six Nations CEO reveals stance on bonus points after criticism
There is a scenario today where Ireland secure another Six Nations crown despite having won fewer games than England. It is a quirk of the bonus point system that has drawn criticism from some quarters, but Six Nations chief executive Tom Harrison suggested earlier this week that they are here to stay.
Six Nations CEO reveals stance on bonus points after criticism
Ireland could retain the Six Nations title having won fewer games than England
Ireland v Scotland
There are a few whispers emerging from Ireland that today may be Peter O’Mahony’s final international game, the Munsterman perhaps preparing to retire after this tournament. The Ireland captain had his family at the Aviva Stadium yesterday and, while unconfirmed, signing off with another title triumph at home would be a special way to finish.
Scotland will use Italy humbling as fuel in bid for Triple Crown – Rory Darge
Scotland co-captain Rory Darge hopes channelling the dejection of a shock defeat to Italy can help topple title-chasing Ireland and clinch an overdue Triple Crown.
Gregor Townsend’s side run out in Dublin on Saturday seeking to salvage silverware from a Guinness Six Nations campaign which disastrously unravelled in Rome.
While Scotland retain an extremely slim chance of snatching the title, the consolation of defeating Ireland, England and Wales in a single championship for the first time since the 1990 Five Nations appears to be the realistic extent of their ambitions.
Scotland will use Italy humbling as fuel in bid for Triple Crown – Rory Darge
Scotland have a chance of defeating Ireland, England and Wales in a single championship for the first time since the 1990 Five Nations.
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