Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Ireland have had their foot on Scotland’s throat – now is not the time to ease up
World Cup pool clash looms large over today’s Triple Crown decider as Gregor Townsend looks to get the upper handScotland head coach Gregor Townsend, during the captain's run at the Aviva Stadium, is looking for his first win in Dublin and a Triple Crown. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileNow is not the time for Ireland to take their foot off the Scottish throat. There is a Triple Crown and potentially even a title up for grabs for the winners in Dublin today, but perhaps even more significant is the fact that this rivalry will go global once again next year when the teams meet at the pool stages of a third successive World Cup.
Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2026 01:01 UTC
