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:
PENALTY! Ireland 7-6 Scotland (Finn Russell, 17 mins)
Kick is bang in front of the posts, on the 22, and Finn Russell eats those for breakfast. Three points and the gap cut to 7-6
Ireland 7-3 Scotland, 16 mins
A couple of big carries for Schoeman and then Jones has room down the right flank to get across the gainline. Decent rhythm by Scotland but when Van der Merwe is caught behind the gainline by Aki, who reads it superbly, we come back for the penalty.
Russell calls for the tee.
Ireland 7-3 Scotland, 15 mins
Scotland need to settle after that hammer blow of a try conceded. They have ball in the Irish half and Kinghorn makes a half-break down the left to get to the 22.
Then they go right with Jones on the powerful carry this time. Penalty coming for Irish offside
TRY! Ireland 7-3 Scotland (Dan Sheehan, 13 mins)
Oh no! Scotland what have you done...
George Turner overthrows the lineout, it’s caught by Sheehan and he has a simple run-in from close range. Simple mistakes that cost you dearly at this level.
Crowley curls in the conversion and Ireland lead.
Ireland 0-3 Scotland, 13 mins
Lovely lineout move as McCarthy plays flicks it back off the top, the pass is popped blind and Sheehan goes for the line but the Scottish defence push him to touch. Good defence
Ireland 0-3 Scotland, 12 mins
Van der MErwe caught offside as Ireland attack so they have penalty advantage. Gibson-Park fires a pass down the blindside, Lowe tries another kick through but it’s blocked, so back for the penalty.
Ireland go for the corner. Time for that irrepressible maul.
Ireland 0-3 Scotland, 10 mins
Good kick from Crowley to win some territory and Ireland come forward again. Lowe witha clever grubber kick through as he gets hit and Scotland have a lineout on their own five-metre line.
They go to Christie at the front and White box kicks clear. Decent exit.
PENALTY! Ireland 0-3 Scotland (Finn Russell, 8 mins)
A no mistake from Finn Russell. Slots the three points and Scotland ahead.
Ireland 0-0 Scotland, 7 mins
Mistake from Ireland at the ruck as Lowe plays the ball from his knees and it’s a Scotland penalty. First chance for Russell to get points on the board.
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