Captain Sexton's try the difference as unconvincing Ireland hang on against Scotland

Scotland threw everything at the hosts in the closing stages but some heroic defence saw Ireland hold on.

[team1]Ireland[/team1][score1]19[/score1][team2]Scotland[/team2][score2]12[/score2][/score]

Johnny Sexton starred on his first outing as permanent Ireland captain as Andy Farrell’s tenure as head coach began with an unconvincing 19-12 victory over Scotland.