Scots on the rocks for parting shot

EXACTLY 128 years ago, Ireland and England played the first international rugby match at Lansdowne Road.

This afternoon, Ireland do battle with Scotland in the last Six Nations game before the famous old stadium is rebuilt.

Eddie O'Sullivan knows it will be a nostalgic and historic occasion for the fans but also acknowledged: "we would love to go out with a win but if that's our modus operandi for beating Scotland, we're in big trouble; there's a lot more detail involved than that."