Ireland's win over Scotland in 60 seconds

Simon Lewis reports from Yokohama.

Ireland's win over Scotland in 60 seconds

Here's everything you need to know after Ireland's 27-3 victory over Scotland in their opening Rugby World Cup game.

Key moment: Ireland built scoreboard pressure throughout the first half, carving out a 19-3 half-time lead and then tightening the screws after the break as the rain began to pour on a hot and humid night in Japan. It was very impressive but Andrew Conway’s try on 56 minutes effectively secured victory. Ireland’s fourth try closed the door on a Scottish comeback at 24-3, Gregor Townsend’s unable to play their expansive game in the heavy showers.

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