But Ireland scored again, all too easily from a Scottish perspective, when Dan Sheehan broke from a maul to touch down. Scotland enjoyed plenty of the ball thereafter but couldn’t find a way through and the hosts held on to their 19-7 lead at the break. Scotland refused to go away and scored again when Rory Darge collected a magnificent pass from Grant Gilchrist to score. Robert Baloucoune scored Ireland's third try (Image: Brian Lawless/PA Wire)Scotland, by contrast, wasted two good attacking chances inside the Ireland 22. Scotland will finish third despite the defeat here, which represents some progress after fourth place in the past two years.

Source: The Herald March 15, 2026 03:00 UTC