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.
Relive all the action with our blog below:
Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 51 mins
Big dump tackle from Lowe on Steyn! Then another Scottish knock-on. Van der Merwe’s pass to Russell bounces off the fly half’s hands.
Furlong made a big tackle in that passage and the medic is on to check on him. He’s off for a HIA, with Finlay Bealham coming on.
Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 50 mins
Kinghorn strides down the right flank off first-phase scrum ball and Scotland are into Irish territory. Dempsey then makes good ground but Gibson-Park pilfers the ball away! More great work from the Irish No 9. Crowley kicks clear.
Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 49 mins
And now Ireland knock on in the tackle so will end that phase of play point-less. Big win for Scotland.
Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland on in the front row for Scotland, for Turner and Schoeman.
NO TRY! Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 48 mins
Sheehan the carrier. Up to within inches of the line. Beirne offloads to Furlong and he lunges for the line! Knock on or try? On-field decision is no try but we go to the TMO...
Furlong escapes the first tackle then reaches out for the line with the ball. Russell in on the tackle and Fagerson slides in to try and dislodge the ball as the Ireland prop tries to ground it.
Marius Jonker, the TMO, says the ball is dislodged before being grounded. Too much doubt there, so it’s a goal-line dropout for Scotland. They survive!
Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 47 mins
Aki runs a great line and gets within a metre of the line! Scotland offside and we’ll come back for the penalty. Five metres out, central and they’ll tap and go!
Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 46 mins
Crowd roaring now. Lineout secured and Ireland go left. McCarthy takes the ball up tot he five-metre line. Ireland pressing. Henshaw crash ball - speed of ball is great.
Ireland 10-6 Scotland, 44 mins
Oooh, mistake from Russell! His kick-off straight out on the full and Ireland are on top here. They then win a penalty from the scrum.
Fields of Athenry echoes round the Aviva and this is a tangible momentum swing. Ireland with the lineout on the 22...
PENALTY! Ireland 10-6 Scotland (Jack Crowley, 43 mins)
Ireland straight on the board in this second half. Simple penalty for Jack Crowley from a central position and he slots it.
Ireland 7-6 Scotland, 42 mins
The Irish support into the match for the first time. The men in green are into the 22 and fling the ball right, where Nash takes contact. The blue wall staying strong but they do concede a penalty.
Crowley calls for the tee.
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