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Ireland vs Scotland: Guinness Six Nations Live Updates From Dublin

Ireland vs Scotland: Guinness Six Nations Live Updates From Dublin

Ireland vs Scotland: Live updates from Dublin as the Guinness Six Nations title race heats up, the winner moving top and Scotland chasing aTriple Crown.

Mar 14, 2026 by Philip Bendon
Ireland vs Scotland: Guinness Six Nations Live Updates From Dublin

The final day of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations begins with a contest dripping in consequence as Ireland host Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, with the winner set to leap to the top of the table and place immediate pressure on France ahead of their clash with England later in Paris.

For Scotland, the occasion represents something far greater than a single victory. Gregor Townsend’s side arrive in Dublin chasing a first Triple Crown since 1990 and hoping to keep alive their dream of a maiden Six Nations title. Even if the championship ultimately depends on events elsewhere, victory in Dublin would mark a generational moment for Scottish rugby.

The challenge could hardly be steeper.

Ireland have dominated this fixture in the modern era, winning the last 11 meetings between the sides and establishing themselves as Scotland’s most stubborn obstacle. The Scots have not beaten Ireland since 2017 and have not won in Dublin since a 2010 triumph at Croke Park.

Yet belief has rarely been higher within the Scottish camp.

Last weekend’s remarkable 50 - 40 victory over France at Murrayfield turned the championship race on its head and showcased the attacking brilliance that has defined Townsend’s tenure. Scotland ran in a barrage of second half tries to overwhelm the tournament favourites, producing one of their most emphatic performances in recent memory.

Captain Sione Tuipulotu insists the blueprint for victory in Dublin is simple.

In Test rugby, he said, the decisive factor is physical dominance.

“If you win the collisions, you win the game,” Tuipulotu explained, highlighting the breakdown, the defensive line and the contact area as the battlegrounds that will determine the outcome.

Ireland, meanwhile, know victory would keep their own championship hopes alive. Andy Farrell has recalled several experienced forwards including Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier as the hosts look to reassert their authority on home soil.

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With the Triple Crown also at stake, the stakes could scarcely be higher.

Scotland arrive carrying momentum, confidence and the weight of history. Ireland bring experience, physicality and a formidable record in this rivalry.

On a Super Saturday packed with permutations, the opening act in Dublin could shape the destiny of the entire championship. Stay tuned to this page for live updates throughout all of the action.

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Absolutely Massive! Tadhg Beirne Again!

Scotland gave Ireland everything they had but the men in green have had all of the answers once again! That is 12 in a row for Ireland and crucially it is a bonus point win that gives them a pulse depending on how the France vs England match plays out. 

Penalty | Jack Crowley | Min 72

Ireland are taking this game to three scores. Crowley steps up and nails the penalty. Given all of the outside noise around his ability from the tee, the Munster Outhalf has been exceptional. One slightly wide conversion from the touchline aside he has been perfect. IRE 36 - SCO 21.

That Could've Been More

Kyle Steyn launches from quite a distance and was never in a position to win the ball. Jack Crowley stays composed and holds onto the ball but is clattered in the process. Ireland get the penalty and Crowley takes play up to the Scottish 22.

Could That Be The One? | Try | Tommy O'Brien | Min 68

The Irish attack is back in full flow! Jamison Gibson-Park snipes around the breakdown and McCloskey makes meters. From here the Irish bench do the rest, Ciaran Frawley, Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham all make big carries. Jack Crowley pulls the trigger to find Frawley who in turn offloads to Tommy O'Brien. Jack Crowley nails the conversion and Ireland have some breathing space again. IRE 33 - SCO 21.

Scotland Aren't Going Anywhere! | Try | Rory Darge | min 60

Scotland are lethal once again! The offloads are flowing, the skillsets are elite, multiple phases time and again. Rory Darge races over the line and Finn Russell nails the conversion. IRE 26 - SCO 21. 

Counter Punch Landed! | Try | Darragh Murray | Min 56

That could be crucial! Ireland claim the bonus point through their fourth try. It is the new man Darragh Murray who has been working hard behind the scenes and is rewarded with game time. The Connacht youngster is renowned as an elite line-out operator but that was all about the power game! Jack Crowley nails the converison to take Ireland 12 points clear again. IRE 26 - SCO 14.

How Import Is That?! | Try | Finn Russell | Min 52

Scotland get the perfect start to the second half. The visitors have looked dangerous, Darcy Graham made a couple of half breaks. Scotland then earned a penalty which Russell drilled into the corner. Double digit phases later, Scotland dive over in the corner through Finn Russell who nails his conversion. IRE 19 - SCO 14.

Penalty Scotland

Caelan Doris is penalised for a marginally high tackle and Finn Russell go to the corner. This is a big moment for Scotland.

Beirne Does It Again

Scotland have started this half superbly making meters into the Irish defence. As has been the case thus far, Ireland have held their line and timed yet another big time turnover. Who else but Tadhg Beirne? 

Second Half Underway

Finn Russell gets us back underway in Dublin. Can Scotland find the magic that powered them to three consecutive wins? Can Ireland continue their dominant home record? We will find out over the next forty plus minutes.

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Half Time Report

Ireland lead Scotland 19 - 7 at halftime of a ferociously physical Guinness Six Nations showdown at the Aviva Stadium, with the hosts capitalising on early momentum to put themselves firmly in control of the contest.

Andy Farrell’s side made a perfect start, striking inside the opening three minutes through fullback Jamie Osborne. After forcing a scrum penalty from a Scottish feed, fly half Jack Crowley quickly shifted the ball wide where Osborne accelerated onto the pass to finish under the posts. Crowley added the conversion to give Ireland an early 7 - 0 advantage.

Scotland responded in impressive fashion. Showing the attacking fluency that dismantled France a week earlier, Gregor Townsend’s side worked through 19 phases before Finn Russell produced a sharp pass to release Darcy Graham in the corner. Russell converted to level the match at 7 - 7 after just seven minutes.

Ireland quickly regained control through their powerful forward play. Crowley’s accurate kick to the corner set up a driving maul and hooker Dan Sheehan reacted fastest when the ball broke loose, diving over for Ireland’s second try. Crowley produced an excellent touchline conversion to push the hosts ahead 14 - 7.

The Irish attack continued to threaten and they struck again midway through the half through Robert Baloucoune. Slick handling from Crowley, Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey created space out wide and the Ulster winger finished brilliantly, beating Graham on the outside. Crowley’s conversion attempt drifted narrowly wide, leaving the score at 19 - 7.

Scotland briefly threatened to hit back when Ireland spilled possession deep in their own half. Blair Kinghorn chased a loose kick forward, but Josh van der Flier produced outstanding defensive work to race back and secure the breakdown before Jamison Gibson Park cleared the danger.

As the half wore on the contest settled into a bruising midfield battle. Ireland’s defence repeatedly shut down Scotland’s attacking shape, with Tadhg Beirne once again influential at the breakdown as he earned a crucial penalty to relieve pressure.

Scotland were handed one final opportunity before the interval after winning a free kick at the scrum, but captain Sione Tuipulotu knocked on in midfield to halt the attack.

Ireland attempted to counter immediately afterwards, only for Jack Conan to spill possession, bringing a breathless opening half to a close with the hosts holding a 10 point advantage.

UnScottish Scotland

Scotland win a free kick at the scrum and are presented with a perfect attacking platform. The Irish defence cut them down and Sione Tuipulotu knocks on. Ireland launch an attack of their own but it all comes to an end with a Jack Conan knock-on and that is half-time.

Midfield Crime!

Ireland's player of the tournament Stuart McCloskey powers over the top of Scotland skipper Sione Tuipulotu as Ireland being to turn the screw once again.

Irish blushes saved | Min 36

Ireland launched a well worked strike play only to see the ball spilled by Baloucoune who hit the line hard at full pace. Scotland hack the ball forward and Blair Kinghorn chases hard. Saving his side, Ireland backrow Josh van der Flier races back and Jamison Gibson-Park clears from the subsequent breakdown. Ireland then when a penalty from the subsequent line-out. 

Ferocious Defence From Ireland

The hosts are fired up here, putting in dominant hits to cut out Finn Russell's options. Conversely, Jack Crowley is picking the right options with several players around him being live options. Since the break neck start, this contest has remained ultra physical but taken place more between the 10m lines.

Once again Tadhg Beirne Stands Up!

Scotland launch what appears to be another promising attack and once again the Munster skipper stands up! Beirne gets on the ball and wins the penalty which Jack Crowley drills up to the halfway line.

Nip And Tuck 

Both sides have launched some promising attacks here. Dan Sheehan has been at the heart of Ireland's all court game. Racing back to stop a quick penalty kick from Finn Russell, the hooker stopped a 40 meter gain for the Scots. Minutes later he stops a Scottish maul and earns Ireland a scrum. Scotland are still in a promising position with another line-out inside the Irish 22.

Irish Magic Again! Try | Robert Baloucoune | Min 19

The Ulster connection strikes again! Simple hands from Ireland, Jack Crowley finds Garry Ringrose who in turns shifts the ball to his centre partner Stuart McCloskey. From here the powerhouse centre zips out a ball to his provincial teammate Robert Baloucoune who burns Darcy Graham on the outside! Jack Crowley's conversion just shaves the outside of the right hand upright. IRE 19 - SCO 7.

Crowley Again!

Ireland's reset defence was brilliant! Scotland looked lethal once again but a perfect timed shot on Finn Russell forces a loose ball which Garry Ringrose pounces on. From here the Ireland 10 smashes a long clearance kick that takes Scotland back to their 10m line.

TRY! Dan Sheehan | Min 10 

From Crowley's perfect touch finder, Ireland set up a maul. Scotland stop it once and Dan Sheehan pounces! These two sides are pinpoint perfect at the moment. Crowley nails the touchline conversion! IRE 14 - SCO 7.

Superb From Crowley!

Ireland win a penalty and Jack Crowley nails the kick to the corner to set up Ireland in a brilliant attacking position.

Straight Back At It! Try | Darcy Graham | Min 7

That is how you respond! Scotland strike right back! 19 phases of pinpoint perfection finished by a whipping pass out from Finn Russell to Darcy Graham! The Edinburgh winger slides in the corner and Russell converts! IRE 7 - SCO 7.

Perfect Start For The Hosts | Try | Jamie Osborne | Min 3

Ireland knock Scotland back straight from the kick-off. Ben White box kicks and Ireland launch a solid counter attack with Jack Crowley slipping free. Ireland win a scrum penalty from a Scottish feed and then Crowley finds Jamie Osborne who races over for yet another try! Crowley converts! IRE 7 - SCO 0.

Kick-Off! Min 0

Jack Crowley gets us underway! 

Anthems Done And Dusted

This one is going to be a cracker! The Scottish fans have travelled well and the Irish fans are in full voice. Formalities are done! Let's get this one rolling!

Permutations 

The stakes extend beyond the championship race. Scotland are chasing their first Triple Crown since 1990 and only their third since 1938, achievements that would mark a historic milestone for the current generation. While the Six Nations title remains dependent on France’s result later against England, victory in Dublin would guarantee Scotland a place among the championship’s defining stories. Ireland, however, are pursuing the same prize and will view this match as an opportunity to assert their authority before attention turns to the final game of Super Saturday in Paris.

The Teams Are On The Pitch

Here come some of the best anthems you will hear in test rugby! Ireland president Catherine Connolly is now on the pitch for the formal proceedings.

The Battleground 

Physicality is expected to be the defining theme of this clash. Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has emphasised that winning the collisions will determine the outcome of the match. Ireland traditionally thrive in that area, particularly at the breakdown where players such as Josh van der Flier and Dan Sheehan are renowned for disrupting opposition ball. Scotland, however, were highly efficient in their victory over France, achieving perfect ruck efficiency while conceding just four penalties. If they can repeat that level of discipline and control, they may finally find a way to disrupt Ireland’s rhythm.

History On The Line

History heavily favours Ireland in this rivalry. Andy Farrell’s side have won the last 11 meetings between the two nations, with Scotland’s last victory coming back in 2017. The Scots have also struggled in Dublin, where they have not won since defeating Ireland at Croke Park in 2010. Ending that run would not only keep Scotland’s title hopes alive but also represent a defining moment in Gregor Townsend’s tenure. For Ireland, maintaining that dominance is critical as they look to secure the Triple Crown and stay in the hunt for the 2026 championship.

Can Scotland live up to the hype?

Scotland arrive in Dublin with momentum after producing one of the most remarkable results of the 2026 Six Nations. Gregor Townsend’s side stunned France 50 - 40 at Murrayfield last weekend, scoring 40 unanswered points during a devastating spell that turned the championship race on its head. The victory not only kept Scotland’s title hopes alive but also reinforced the attacking identity Townsend has built over the past decade. If Scotland can replicate even a portion of that attacking fluency at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland will face a far sterner test than their recent dominance in this fixture might suggest.

Ireland vs Scotland Line-Ups

Ireland: 15 Jamie Osborne, 14 Robert Baloucoune, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Stuart McCloskey, 11 Tommy O’Brien, 10 Jack Crowley, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Caelan Doris (c), 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Jack Conan, 5 Tadhg Beirne, 4 Joe McCarthy, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Tom O’Toole

Replacements: 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 Michael Milne, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Darragh Murray, 20 Nick Timoney, 21 Craig Casey, 22 Ciaran Frawley, 23 Bundee Aki

Scotland: 15 Blair Kinghorn, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Sione Tuipulotu (c), 11 Kyle Steyn, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben White, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Grant Gilchrist, 4 Max Williamson, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 George Turner, 1 Pierre Schoeman

Replacements: 16 Ewan Ashman, 17 Rory Sutherland, 18 D’arcy Rae, 19 Alex Craig, 20 Magnus Bradbury, 21 George Horne, 22 Kyle Rowe, 23 Tom Jordan



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