Ireland v Scotland in the Six Nations: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

Ireland and Scotland will be hoping to back up their opening round win when they clash on Sunday in Murrayfield.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Ireland are on the road for their first of three games when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Picture:  Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ireland’s first road trip will bring them to Edinburgh where they will take on Scotland on Sunday, February 9. Ireland overcame England at the Aviva Stadium with Scotland getting a second half scare from Italy before securing a bonus point win. Both sides will be aiming to continue their winning starts as Ireland are going for three-in-a-row with Scotland hoping hoping to get their first Six Nations. 

Here is all you need to know ahead of the game.

Where is the game being played?

The game will take place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, and this will be Ireland’s first of three away games in this year’s competition.

What time is kick-off?

The game kicks-off at 3pm on Sunday February 9.

Where to watch?

RTÉ Two will be broadcasting the match and their coverage starts at 2pm. RTÉ Radio also have live commentary while, as ever, the Irish Examiner will have a liveblog providing updates on the best of the action as it happens.

Who is the referee?

New Zealand’s James Doleman will take charge of the game.

Team news

Simon Easterby has backed Thomas Clarkson to step up to the plate at Murrayfield this Sunday if Ireland’s two senior tighthead props fail to pass fit to face Scotland.

With Tadhg Furlong beset by continuing calf problems which caused him to miss Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against England, Finlay Bealham started his fourth consecutive Test match at tighthead as Ireland kick-started their bid for a third title in a row with a bonus point victory at Aviva Stadium.

Yet with Bealham forced off with an ankle injury after 58 minutes of his 47th Test appearance and now a doubt for Edinburgh, and Tom O’Toole still suspended, the experience levels have dropped considerably with Leinster third-choice Clarkson next in line on the depth chart. Simon Lewis

What can I read about and listen to on IrishExaminer.com?  

Follow all the action live on our dedicated Six Nations Hub and you will hear from our columnists Donal Lenihan, Ronan O'Gara Peter Jackson, Duncan Casey and Mick Cleary with our reporters Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien keeping you up to date on all the news from camp.

Listen to our Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast with Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien.