Scotland battle but well beaten by Ireland in Under-20s Six Nations

Fergus Watson scored one of Scotland's three tries in defeat by Ireland

Scotland fell to a second successive defeat in the Under-20s Six Nations as Ireland proved too strong in Edinburgh.

The visitors raced into a commanding early lead, with winger Charlie Molony scoring a hat-trick and Billy Corrigan crossing to secure a bonus point inside 21 minutes.

Scotland hit back through a Fergus Watson try before half-time, and narrowed the gap further after the break when Joe Roberts scored off the back of a lineout maul.

Oisin Minogue scored Ireland's fifth try to quell hopes of a Scotland comeback, before Scotland replacement Hector Patterson scored a magnificent individual try.

It wasn't enough though, and Ireland ran out 33-15 winners.

Ireland were beaten by England in Cork last week, while Scotland began their tournament with a loss against Italy.