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Ireland vs Scotland

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Duhan van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

80'
Conversion

The Scotland supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

65'
Try

Great hands by Scotland leads to a try for Ali Price

64'

Ollie Smith sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Huw Jones goes through the gap.

64'

Scotland sub Luke Crosbie comes onto the field.

64'

Rory Darge departs for Scotland.

64'
Conversion

The Scotland supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

64'
Try

Great hands by Scotland leads to a try for Ewan Ashman

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Ewan Ashman goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Sione Tuipulotu is finished off with a try.

63'

WP Nel comes on for Scotland.

59'

Zander Fagerson leaves the field.

59'

Ewan Ashman comes on for Scotland.

58'

George Turner leaves the field.

58'

Jack Crowley hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

58'
Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Garry Ringrose to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Garry Ringrose as they get over the gainline!

57'

Jack Crowley played a key part in that try.

57'

Rory Sutherland comes on.

52'

Pierre Schoeman comes off.

52'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with George Horne getting some game time.

49'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Darcy Graham being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Conan getting some game time.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Peter O'Mahony being replaced.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham getting some game time.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong being replaced.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dave Kilcoyne getting some game time.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter being replaced.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher getting some game time.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan being replaced.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with James Ryan getting some game time.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Beirne being replaced.

47'

Ireland make a substitution with Jack Crowley coming on.

44'

Ireland make a substitution with Johnny Sexton coming off.

44'

Scotland make a substitution with Scott Cummings coming on.

44'

Scotland make a substitution with Grant Gilchrist coming off.

44'

Ireland go for goal with Johnny Sexton taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'
Try

Slick passing by Ireland leads to a try for Dan Sheehan.

43'

Jamison Gibson-Park played a key part in that try.

43'

Bundee Aki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'
Yellow Card

Ollie Smith (Scotland) is shown a yellow card

41'

Ireland make a substitution with Conor Murray coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with James Lowe coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'
Try

Incisive passing by Ireland is finished off by Hugo Keenan, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Johnny Sexton.

38'

Stuart McCloskey comes on for Ireland.

34'

Mack Hansen leaves the field.

34'

Mack Hansen comes on for Ireland.

32'

Stuart McCloskey leaves the field.

32'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Iain Henderson scores from close range.

31'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'
Try

Silky skills by Ireland ends with a try for Hugo Keenan.

25'

Garry Ringrose played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Garry Ringrose breaches the defence.

25'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Stuart McCloskey getting some game time.

21'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Mack Hansen being replaced.

21'

Scotland make a substitution with Matt Fagerson coming on.

18'

Scotland make a substitution with Jamie Ritchie coming off.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peter O'Mahony bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

18'

Ollie Smith comes on for Scotland.

7'

Blair Kinghorn leaves the field.

7'

Johnny Sexton has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

2'
Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for James Lowe

1'

Mack Hansen sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Garry Ringrose goes through the gap.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Bonus Points Awarded

+1
6 Tries scored

Match Details

Ireland v Scotland
Ireland v Scotland
Rugby World Cup
Round 5
Sat 7th October 2023, 02:00pm CDT
Sat 7th October 2023, 02:00pm CDT
Stade de France
Stade de France

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +22
Ireland
Scotland
Ireland
Time in lead
Scotland
81
Mins in lead
0
101%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
68%
Possession Last 10 min
32%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Russell
65'
36 - 14
Price
64'
36 - 12
Russell
64'
36 - 7
Ashman
63'
36 - 5
Ringrose
36 - 0
57'
Sheehan
31 - 0
43'
Smith
41'
26 - 0
Half Time
Sexton
26 - 0
39'
Keenan
24 - 0
38'
Sexton
19 - 0
32'
Henderson
17 - 0
31'
Sexton
12 - 0
26'
Keenan
10 - 0
25'
Lowe
5 - 0
1'
Start

Win Probability

Ireland
78%
Draw
1%
Scotland
21%
Ruck-Won by Garry Ringrose

Momentum

0'
HT
FT
Ireland
Scotland

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.7
8
Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland
Scotland
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Defence Profile

Ireland
Scotland
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
64%
70%
3-6 secs
25%
18%
6+ secs
6%
5%
82
Rucks Won
113

Last 5 Penalties

62'
67'
73'
77'
78'
Ireland
Scotland

Ireland vs Scotland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland face off against Scotland in Rugby World Cup Round 5 on Sat 7th October 2023 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 14:00 EST in the US.

Ireland won the last encounter but Ireland are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and Scotland in position 8, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland vs Scotland Squads

The official squads for Ireland vs Scotland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

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53 - 22
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06:40
Today
09:10
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09:30
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11:40
Today
11:40
Today
14:10
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06:30
Tomorrow
09:10

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Who Will Win?

Ireland will enter this match against Scotland as the favourites. After beating South Africa in what has arguably been the tie of the Rugby World Cup so far, Andy Farrell’s men know that victory over Scotland will hand them the top spot in Pool B.

However, despite starting the competition with an unconvincing loss against South Africa, Scotland can still qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat Ireland this weekend. As a result, this game looks set to be a barnstormer where both sides will leave absolutely everything on the line.

Think you know which way the Ireland vs Scotland game will go? Vote in our poll below.

Head-to-Head

Ireland have won all of the last five meetings between the two sides. However, the statistics tell us that Ireland vs Scotland games tend to be close affairs.

In the last five meetings, Ireland have averaged 25 points per game, while Scotland have averaged 13.

Team Form

Ireland are coming into this clash in fine form. They’ve won all of their last five games, including a comprehensive 29-10 victory over England and a 13-8 victory over South Africa.

Meanwhile, although Scotland have also been in good form of late, they have narrow defeats over both France (30-27) and South Africa (18-3) on their resume.

Underneath our team form guide, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of how Ireland and Scotland have performed in their last five games, including the number of tries they’ve scored and their overall points difference.

Player Head-to-Head

The outcome of the upcoming Ireland vs Scotland game will likely be determined by how several key players fare in their individual matchups. With this in mind, here’s how Johnny Sexton and Finn Russell have performed for their respective countries recently.

Other Fixtures

With so much on the line, Ireland vs Scotland is undoubtedly the pick of this weekend’s Rugby World Cup action. However, several other important clashes are also taking place in the competition. Check out the latest fixtures and results below.

Ireland vs Scotland 2023: Detailed Match Preview

On Saturday 07th October, 2023, Ireland will face Scotland at the Stade de France. Arguably one of the ties of the tournament so far, Ireland vs Scotland is crucial for deciding who advances from Pool B.

Ireland are in pole position and know that a win will see them top the pool. They will also top the pool if they gain a bonus point and Scotland do not, as they will finish above South Africa based on head-to-head record.

However, scenarios do exist where Soctland can qualify from the pool. For example, if they beat Ireland and deny Andy Farrell’s men a bonus point, they will finish second on the head-to-head rule and South Africa will top the pool. There are also scenarios where both sides can qualify ahead of the Springboks.

With so much on the line, both sides must go all out to win the game. Let us know in the comments below where you’ll be watching Ireland vs Scotland this weekend.

When was the first Ireland vs Scotland game? When was the first Ireland vs Scotland game?

Ireland and Scotland first met in 1877 at the Ormeau Cricket Ground in Belfast. Scotland won this game 6-0. Over the years, the two countries have played each other regularly. In fact, they’ve now played each other 140 times.

Have Ireland ever played against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup? Have Ireland ever played against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup?

Ireland have faced Scotland twice at the Rugby World Cup: once in 1991 and once in 2019. At the 1991 Rugby World Cup, the Ireland vs Scotland game took place during the pool stage. The match was held at Murrayfield and Scotland won 24-15. However, the reverse was true in 2019. Again, the sides met in the pool stage. But this time Ireland dispatched Scotland 27-3 in Yokohama.

Have Scotland ever beaten Ireland? Have Scotland ever beaten Ireland?

Yes. Over the 140 times the two sides have faced each other, Ireland have won 69 games, while Scotland have won 66 times. A further five games have ended in a draw.

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