Scotland v Ireland match preview, coverage & key stats
Match preview, team news and match facts as Scotland host reigning champions Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent coverage:
- Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 on Super Saturday in the 2026 Six Nations, sustaining their title hopes as the championship moved to a three-horse race on the final day. This result left France needing something against England to defend the title.[1]
- The win came in Dublin with Ireland securing a bonus point, further tightening the standings and keeping pressure on France to secure at least a three-point result in their own match.[1]
- Pre-match reporting ahead of that fixture emphasized Ireland’s recent success over Scotland and the sense there was an edge in the Irish camp heading into a potential title decider.[4]
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Citations:
- Ireland 43-21 Scotland, Six Nations 2026 coverage.[1]
- Ireland’s bonus-point win and title implications.[1]
- Context on pre-match expectations and form vs Scotland.[4]