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The Ireland supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.
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Ireland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Andrew Porter touching down.
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Ewan Ashman (Scotland) is shown a yellow card
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Jack Crowley kicks the penalty.
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Finn Russell does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
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Jack Crowley converts the try.
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Dan Sheehan scores the try from close range.
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Finn Russell kicks the penalty.
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Match Details
Ireland v Scotland
Six Nations - Round 5
Sat 16th March 2024, 11:45am CDT
Aviva Stadium
Points Flow Chart
Ireland win +4
Time in lead
72
Mins in lead
5
87%
% Of Game In Lead
6%
28%
Possession Last 10 min
72%
0
Points Last 10 min
7
Key Events
Full Time
Russell
77'
17 - 13
Jones
76'
17 - 11
Byrne
17 - 6
75'
Crowley
17 - 6
64'
Porter
15 - 6
64'
Ashman
63'
10 - 6
Crowley
10 - 6
42'
Half Time
Russell
17'
7 - 6
Crowley
7 - 3
13'
Sheehan
5 - 3
12'
Russell
7'
0 - 3
Start
22m Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.7
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.5
4
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Attack Profile
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Scotland
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Defence Profile
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Scotland
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Ruck Speed
0-3 secs
3-6 secs
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125
Rucks Won
79
Last 5 Penalties
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Ireland
Scotland
Other Fixtures
Who Will Win?
On Saturday 16th March, Ireland will host Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in the final round of the Six Nations Championship.
Ireland will enter this clash as the favourites. After all, not only are they the reigning Grand Slam champions, but they’ve also beaten Scotland in all of the last five meetings between the two sides (including most recently at the Rugby World Cup).
That said, although a Scottish victory in Dublin would undoubtedly be surprising, a win for Gregor Townsend’s men cannot be ruled out entirely. They’ve shown some flashes of brilliance in the last couple of years and this is the perfect opportunity for them to show that they’re ready to take the next step in their development.
Think you know which way Ireland vs Scotland will go? Vote in our poll.
Ireland will enter this clash as the favourites. After all, not only are they the reigning Grand Slam champions, but they’ve also beaten Scotland in all of the last five meetings between the two sides (including most recently at the Rugby World Cup).
That said, although a Scottish victory in Dublin would undoubtedly be surprising, a win for Gregor Townsend’s men cannot be ruled out entirely. They’ve shown some flashes of brilliance in the last couple of years and this is the perfect opportunity for them to show that they’re ready to take the next step in their development.
Think you know which way Ireland vs Scotland will go? Vote in our poll.
Head-to-Head
Of late, Ireland have dominated this fixture. In fact, Andy Farrell’s men have won all of the last five meetings between the two sides, including a 36-14 victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. During these meetings, Ireland have averaged 28 points per match, while Scotland have averaged 13.
Team Form
Ireland enjoyed a promising yet ultimately lacklustre 2023. After all, they started the year by claiming the Grand Slam at the 2023 Six Nations Championship. However, they failed to carry this momentum into the Rugby World Cup. Despite passing through the pool stage unbeaten and defeating eventual champions South Africa in the process, they were eliminated at the quarter-final stage after losing against New Zealand.
Scotland’s year followed a similar pattern. They performed admirably at the 2023 Six Nations, where they finished third after defeating England, Wales and Italy. However, after being placed in a tough pool at the Rugby World Cup, they were eliminated at the pool stage following defeats against both Ireland and South Africa.
Below our team form guide, you can see in-depth stats about how the two sides have performed in their last five games, including stats about the number of tries they’ve scored, their overall points difference and the number of times they’ve scored the first try. We’ve also detailed how often each team has scored the first points in a game and how often they’ve won the race to 10 points.
Scotland’s year followed a similar pattern. They performed admirably at the 2023 Six Nations, where they finished third after defeating England, Wales and Italy. However, after being placed in a tough pool at the Rugby World Cup, they were eliminated at the pool stage following defeats against both Ireland and South Africa.
Below our team form guide, you can see in-depth stats about how the two sides have performed in their last five games, including stats about the number of tries they’ve scored, their overall points difference and the number of times they’ve scored the first try. We’ve also detailed how often each team has scored the first points in a game and how often they’ve won the race to 10 points.
Player Head-to-Head
Ireland vs Scotland matches are often tight, tense and close encounters that are decided by either a mistake or a single moment of magic. So, who is likely to stand up and be counted this time around?
Well, here’s how Johnny Sexton and Ben Healy have performed in recent Ireland vs Scotland matches.
Well, here’s how Johnny Sexton and Ben Healy have performed in recent Ireland vs Scotland matches.
Other Fixtures
This encounter between Ireland and Scotland is hotly anticipated. However, it’s important to remember that it takes place during a packed weekend of Six Nations action that also includes Wales vs Italy and France vs England.
Take a look at all the upcoming fixtures and latest results at both club and international level and plan your viewing.
Take a look at all the upcoming fixtures and latest results at both club and international level and plan your viewing.
When did Ireland first play Scotland? 
Ireland first faced Scotland way back in 1876. Scotland won this game 6-0.
Who has won more games against the other, Ireland or Scotland?
Since 1976, Ireland have faced Scotland 141 times. Ireland have won 70 of these matches, while Scotland have won 66 and a further five have ended in a draw.
Does the winner of Ireland vs Scotland receive a trophy?
Yes. Since 1989 the winner of Ireland vs Scotland in the Six Nations has received the Centenary Quaich.
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The worlds best team struggling to dominate the worlds sixth best team so far.
‘Mon the Jocks!
Top knot having a poor game so far.
All the pressure on Ireland. Scotland has nothing to lose. Send them home. Tae think again.
If England could run through Ireland like they did, expect the same from Scotland. Scotland by 3. And new “real world champions” status.