Summary

  • Ireland will welcome England next Saturday looking to complete first Grand Slam in Dublin

  • Jones plunged over for opening try but Hansen, Lowe & Conan crossed to seize control

  1. Scotland eye Triple Crownpublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Scotland v Ireland (15:00)

    A win for Scotland would not only put them in the title picture next week, but secure a first Triple Crown since they won the Grand Slam in 1990.

    It would be a signal of their improvement, and a nice boost to their campaign.

    Ireland will do likewise if they win, but of course they have their eyes on a bigger prize.

    Gary Armstrong (centre) of Scotland passes the ball away from a ruck during the Five Nations Championship match against England at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland.Image source, Getty Images
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    Scotland's last Triple Crown was 33 years ago

  2. Grand Slam on the linepublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Scotland v Ireland (15:00)

    Ireland have one thing in their sights - a third Grand Slam of the Six Nations era, and first since 2018.

    Andy Farrell's team have been immense, and are ranked number one in the world.

    Even if they lose here but win the Championship, it will feel like a missed opportunity - particularly as they have never clinched the Slam in Dublin before.

    That's the opportunity they have next week if they win here.

    Jonathan Sexton of Ireland celebrates with team mates after their Grand Slam victory during the NatWest Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham StadiumImage source, Getty Images
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    Ireland last won the Grand Slam in 2018

  3. Team newspublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Scotland v Ireland (15:00)

    Scotland make two changes to the team which lost in Paris.

    Grant Gilchrist is suspended after his red card against France, so Jonny Gray starts alongside his brother Richie in the second row.

    Hamish Watson drops to the bench and Jack Dempsey comes in at number eight, with Matt Fagerson switching to blindside flanker.

    Jonny Gray, Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell of Scotland arrive prior to the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Ireland welcome back a number of key players as they make six changes to their starting team.

    Captain Johnny Sexton, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Furlong return after recovering from injuries, while Conor Murray, Dan Sheehan, Peter O'Mahony are also recalled to the starting line-up.

    Fit-again Robbie Henshaw and Jamison Gibson-Park are named among the replacements.

    Ireland's Hugo Keenan during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at BT MurrayfieldImage source, SNS
  4. Failtepublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 12 March 2023

    Scotland v Ireland (15:00)

    There's a big game on in the west end of Edinburgh, apparently.

    Grand-slam chasing Ireland are in town to face a rejuvenated Scotland.

    It's the biggest game of the Six Nations this weekend, and it's coming your way. Stick with us for build-up and the action.

    Ireland supporters Ciaran Thompson and Daniel Young before the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Scotland and Ireland at BT MurrayfieldImage source, Getty Images