Eire claimed a nervy 17-13 victory over Scotland in Dublin to seal back-to-back Six Nations titles. Eire noticed their grand slam desires crushed by England final week however shortly bounced again to win the championship, though they had been made to work exhausting for the win.
Andy Farrell’s males solely wanted to keep away from defeat to ensure that they might be lifting the trophy on the Aviva Stadium they usually led 7-6 at half-time due to Dan Sheehan’s attempt following an overthrown lineout.
They then roared out of the blocks within the second half and moved 17-6 forward with Andrew Porter’s attempt, that means Huw Jones’s late rating was solely a comfort for the Scots and the hosts noticed the sport out to spark celebrations on the Aviva Stadium.
For his or her half, Gregor Townsend’s troops had been smarting following a shock 31-29 defeat to Italy final outing that scuppered their title possibilities and though they put in an improved efficiency in Dublin, they’ve now misplaced 10 straight matches in opposition to Eire and a Six Nations that began with a lot promise will finally go down as a failure after simply two wins.
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Eire win the 2024 Six Nations
At one stage it seemed like Eire would cruise to back-to-back grand slams within the Six Nations however England scuppered that at Twickenham final week.
Nonetheless, Andy Farrell’s males bounced again to get the win they wanted right now to seal the title. They had been made to work exhausting by Scotland however Andrew Porter’s attempt proved decisive. They received’t be simple to cease subsequent yr both as they go for 3 on the spin.
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:52
FULL-TIME! Eire 17-13 Scotland – IRELAND WIN THE SIX NATIONS
And it’s there! Clock goes pink, they boot into the stands and Eire win the 2024 Six Nations! Not all the time fairly however they win and seal back-to-back titles. Effectively deserved
(Liam McBurney/PA Wire)
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:46
Eire 17-13 Scotland, 79 minutes
Undergo the phases and eat the remaining clock is the purpose for Eire
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:45
Eire 17-13 Scotland, 79 minutes
Scotland look to run from deep. A attempt would win it! Russell fakes a cross-field kick. However they knock on! Roar from the Irish crowd. They’re all however there.
Bunker assessment full and Byrne’s yellow card stays yellow by the best way
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:44
TRY! Eire 17-13 Scotland (Huw Jones, 78 minutes)
They usually do rating! Huw Jones does all of it himself.
He slips by way of one deal with and breas by way of the line of defense. One on one with Lowe within the backfield, steps him fantastically and runs underneath the posts. Straightforward conversion and Scotland inside 4 factors.
They couldn’t, may they…
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:43
Eire 17-6 Scotland, 77 minutes
Scotland run some phases and Horne and Redpath hyperlink up nicely to get into the 22. This is likely one of the finest possibilities to attain a attempt they’ve had this complete match.
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:41
SIN-BIN! Eire 17-6 Scotland, 75 minutes
Scotland attempt to run from deep and do win a penalty for Byrne’s excessive deal with so Russell can eat up a piece of territory together with his kick to the touch.
Sin-bin over, Ashman returns and we’re 15 vs 15 for the ultimate couple of minutes. Really, scratch that. Harry Byrne is pinged for the excessive deal with and the TMO assessment sees him yellow carded for face to face contact on Russell. The bunker will assessment to see if it’s upgraded to pink.
Both means, Eire all the way down to 14 for the remainder of the match
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:40
Eire 17-6 Scotland, 74 minutes
Russell with the exit kick from in his personal in-goal space. Good size on it. Henshaw then knocks on in touch after the lineout, so Russell can boot into Irish territory.
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:36
WATCH: Andrew Porter crashes over
Right here was that Andrew Porter attempt
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:35
Eire 17-6 Scotland, 71 minutes
Sure we are going to. They maul inside a few metres of the road however Scotland’s maul defence is powerful they usually win the turnover! Turner and Redpath proper within the combine there to carry up the splinter maul and cease Irish momentum.
Luke Baker16 March 2024 18:34
