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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle and Chris Wilson

Ireland stay in Six Nations title hunt with convincing win over Scotland

  • Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 in Dublin on Saturday afternoon to remain in contention for the Six Nations title.
  • Both teams entered the match with hopes of winning the title after claiming victories in three of their previous four games in this year’s tournament.
  • Ireland scored three-first half tries to take a 19-7 lead into the break.
  • Andy Farrell’s men scored three further tries after the interval as they secured a bonus-point victory.
  • Ireland must now wait for tonight’s match between France and England, with a France defeat likely to see Ireland crowned as 2026 Six Nations champions.

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