As it happened: Ireland overcome stubborn Scotland to retain Six Nations Championship
NO TRY: Irelandâs Tadhg Furlong scores a try that was later disallowed. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
It wasn't pretty but no Irish rugby player or fan will care about that. Ireland are the Six Nations Champions for 2024.
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Irish fans trying to roar their team home.
Byrne's yellow card will not be upgraded to a red card. He still won't return before the end of the match here though.
Great footwork from Jones creates the try for himself. Russell adds the conversion. Work to do still for Ireland.
76mins Harry Byrne has been shown a yellow card after a TMO review. Bunker review will determine if it should be upgraded to a red card.
Jamison Gibson-Park has been named the man of the match.
High tackle gives Scotland a penalty in their own half. The visitors are now back to 15 men.
Scotland scrum allows them to hack the ball to safety. Another missed opportunity for Ireland.
Ireland kick to the corner yet again. Another try would surely do it. Scotland still a man short as well.
Murray for Gibson-Park.
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Ireland finally breach that brilliant Scottish defence through Andrew Porter!#IREvSCO | #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/ggSbILafcJ
Ireland scrum.
Byrne for Porter.
Andrew Porter applies the finish and Crowley adds the conversion.
Conan is on for Peter O'Mahony. Could it be the last time we've seen O'Mahony in an Irish shirt?
NO TRY. Great defending by Scotland.
On field decision is no try. The TMO is checking it. Looks to be the correct decision.
Brilliant from Ringrose, charges up the right flank. Ireland on the attack.
Ringrose fails to claim Gibson-Park's pass close to the line. Scotland's ball.
Ireland almost there.
Crowley's pass is blocked but Ireland have a penalty. The Cork native kicks for the corner.
Ireland win their lineout close to the Scotland line.
Ringrose for Nash.
No try awarded here for Ireland a lengthy TMO check.
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Alan Quinlan and Andrew Trimble both feel it should have been given...#IREvSCO | #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/06YL1ocEzt
Sheehan and McCarthy off, Baird and Kelleher on.
Nash almost dances past four for a try but he's unlucky to lose possession near the line.
HIA for Tadgh Furlong, he is replaced by Finlay Bealham.
The on-field decision is no try but it looks like Furlong got it down.
Bundee Aki goes close but a poor pass denies Ireland. They had a penalty advantage though. Ireland deciding to tap and go.
45mins Another penalty for Ireland and Crowley heads for the corner.
44mins Fields of Athenry rings around the Aviva stadium.
Crowley splits the uprights with ease. Two successful kicks from three now for the Cork man.
Penalty Ireland.
Ireland seemed to have upped the tempo. Crowd roaring them on.
Ok one last Irish onslaught before the break, surely. Little premature earlier.
Nash is getting treatment and Ireland have a penalty deep in their own half. Crowley kicks close to the halfway line.
One last Irish onslaught before the break.
The atmosphere at the Aviva is terrible. Lots of nerves. Below is a link to Donal Lenihan's thoughts on the fan experience on days like this.
36mins Knock on, sloppy this from Ireland.
Crowley's penalty drifts wide of the left post.
Penalty Ireland. And Crowley is going for goal.
Lots of comments on Twitter saying that this is tough to watch. Try doing a liveblog on it!
Ireland win their line-out. Can they add to their tally before the break?
Scotland were on the attack but a poor pass stops them in their tracks.
First scrum of the game. And it collapses. We go again.
Ireland on the attack again.
Poor decision from Ireland but Scotland defending well and have the chance to clear the danger.
Irelandâs Bundee Aki with Andy Christie of Scotland. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Russell makes it two successful kicks out of two.
Penalty Scotland
Crowley adds the extras. That should settle Ireland down.
Dan Sheehan collects an over-thrown Scotland lineout and gratefully finishes.
Ireland now applying some pressure. Line-out near the Scotland endline.
Excellent kick from Russell gives the Scots the lead.
Scotland penalty and Finn Russell is eyeing up the posts.
Joe McCarthy strips the Scotland player near the line and Ireland clear the danger.
Let off for Ireland. Lowe's kick is blocked but Christie can't keep the ball in play near the endline.
Atmosphere doesn't sound particularly great at the Aviva.
Bright start for Ireland and Crowley has a penalty to get them deep into Scottish territory.
Tough act for AmhrĂĄn na bhFiann to follow. And then there's Ireland call ringing around the Aviva as well.
Flower of Scotland, what an anthem!
The teams are out on the pitch.
Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Match report here.
DECIDER: Ireland fan Josh McGlade from Edenderry will hopefully be jumping for joy again later. Pic Credit: Morgan Treacy, Inpho.
Late, late, late change to the Ireland team as Hugo Keenan misses out with a hip injury. In his place comes Jordan Larmour, his first start since 2021.
Some pre-match reading for you all. Donal Lenihan: With destiny in their own hands, critical Ireland sign off with silverware. Link to the piece below.
Welcome to liveblog as Ireland take on Scotland in their final Six Nations match of the 2024 campaign.
No big deal really, there's just the small matter of Ireland aiming to retain their Six Nations crown while Scotland will be looking to end a 25-year wait for a trophy.
The Grand Slam dream may be over but it still promises to be another huge day at the Aviva Stadium and kick-off is fast approaching.
For the best of the build-up and for live updates on the best of the action as it happens, stay tuned to this live blog.
For the best of the reaction and analysis from our men in the press box, stay tuned to website throughout the evening.
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