Ireland’s rebooted squad now within touching distance of a Triple Crown

Ireland seek Triple Crown success against Scotland as Andy Farrell’s evolving squad continues its Six Nations resurgence

Sam Prendergast during Ireland's captain's run. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Andy Farrell does not define the success of his team by individual results alone, preferring the development of his players and the experiences they gain along the road as his barometer. Yet the Ireland head coach must realise a victory over Scotland and the Guinness Six Nations Triple Crown that comes with that in Dublin on Saturday would represent a significant milestone for a group of players that has grown throughout the 2026 championship.

From the ashes of a 36-14 defeat to France in Paris on the opening night back on February 5, Ireland have flipped the narrative that swirled around that loss from an ageing team in terminal decline to a rebooted squad on the rise that now has a shot at silverware. There may have been just one genuine convincing performance, the powerhouse beating of England at Twickenham, yet here they are in touching distance of tangible success.