Scotland

18 - 32

Full Time

Ireland

Ireland vs Scotland

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pierre Schoeman bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

79'

Conversion

Blair Kinghorn has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Scotland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ben White picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Ireland make a substitution with Cian Healy coming on.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Andrew Porter coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Ireland supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Conor Murray coming on.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Jamison Gibson-Park coming off.

68'

Scotland make a substitution with Sam Skinner coming on.

67'

Scotland make a substitution with Grant Gilchrist coming off.

67'

Scotland make a substitution with Will Hurd coming on.

67'

Scotland make a substitution with Zander Fagerson coming off.

67'

Ireland sub Ryan Baird comes onto the field.

64'

James Ryan departs for Ireland.

64'

Ireland sub Jack Crowley comes onto the field.

64'

Calvin Nash departs for Ireland.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Duhan van der Merwe goes through the gap.

60'

Ireland sub Thomas Clarkson comes onto the field.

60'

Finlay Bealham departs for Ireland.

60'

Scotland sub Jamie Ritchie comes onto the field.

60'

Jack Dempsey departs for Scotland.

60'

Sam Prendergast hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Jack Conan

58'

Robbie Henshaw played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Hugo Keenan goes through the gap.

58'

Garry Ringrose comes on for Ireland.

57'

Bundee Aki leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland results in a try for James Lowe.

53'

That's a great try assist by Hugo Keenan.

53'

Jack Conan comes on.

51'

Peter O'Mahony comes off.

51'

What a run here by James Lowe as they get over the gainline!

51'

Penalty Goal

Blair Kinghorn makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Gregor Brown getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Gray being replaced.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Schoeman getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Rory Sutherland being replaced.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Ashman getting some game time.

47'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Dave Cherry being replaced.

47'

Huw Jones makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Penalty Goal

Blair Kinghorn kicks the penalty.

42'

Ireland make a substitution with Dan Sheehan coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Ronan Kelleher coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Scotland go for goal with Blair Kinghorn taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Scotland is finished off by Duhan van der Merwe, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Stafford McDowall played a key part in that try.

40'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Caelan Doris scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Jamison Gibson-Park is finished off with a try.

30'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast adds the points for Ireland.

22'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Dobie getting some game time.

21'

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

21'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Stafford McDowall getting some game time.

21'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Finn Russell being replaced.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Lowe bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

20'

Ireland make a substitution with Tadhg Beirne coming on.

18'

Ireland make a substitution with Jack Conan coming off.

18'

Ireland sub Jack Conan comes onto the field.

13'

Ryan Baird departs for Ireland.

13'

Yellow Card

Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) is shown a yellow card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

11'

Ryan Baird comes on for Ireland.

Tadhg Beirne leaves the field.

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Calvin Nash

The defensive line has been broken as Calvin Nash goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Sam Prendergast.

The defensive line has been broken as Robbie Henshaw goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Blair Kinghorn goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland v Ireland 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 9th February 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Scottish Gas Murrayfield 
  
 Peacock 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kinghorn

18 - 32

75'

White

16 - 32

75'

Prendergast

69'

11 - 32

Conan

58'

11 - 29

Prendergast

54'

11 - 24

Lowe

53'

11 - 22

Kinghorn

11 - 17

48'

Kinghorn

8 - 17

42'

Half Time

van der Merwe

5 - 17

40'

Prendergast

31'

0 - 17

Doris

30'

0 - 15

Prendergast

22'

0 - 10

van der Merwe

0 - 7

12'

Prendergast

0 - 7

Nash

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Scotland

30%

Draw

Ireland

69%

Start of Possession Passages by Duhan van der Merwe

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland

Ireland

More Less

Defence Profile

Scotland

Ireland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

62%

3-6 secs

24%

26%

6+ secs

13%

11%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

64'

68'

69'

73'

Scotland

Ireland

Scotland vs Ireland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland face off against Ireland in Six Nations Round 2 on Sun 9th February 2025 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Peacock 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 4 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and Scotland in position 7, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland vs Ireland Squads

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