Keeshan’s kicks prove crucial as Ireland hold off brave Scots

IRELAND held off a tremendous late Scottish rally at Donnybrook to win a hugely enjoyable AIB Club international last night.

Ireland looked to have the game in the bag entering stoppage time when they led 20 points to 8 before Scottish substitute Graeme Dodds got over for a try that Stephen Ruddick converted.

The visitors were immediately back on the attack and went within inches of drawing level only to lose out when an almost certain scoring pass to winger Rory Couper went astray.