Ireland 41-21 Scotland: Home team concludes Six Nations with victory, awaits title outcome.

Ireland secured their fourth Triple Crown in five years and maintained their pursuit of Guinness Six Nations success by defeating Scotland’s aspirations for history with a compelling 43-21 bonus-point victory in Dublin.

Gregor Townsend’s team entered “Super Saturday” with hopes of achieving their first Six Nations title and at least their first Triple Crown in 36 years.

However, Ireland extended their impressive decade-long supremacy in this matchup with a 12th straight win over the Scots, temporarily placing them at the top of the championship standings.

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Andy Farrell’s squad — Six Nations champions in 2023 and 2024 — now needs England to defeat France in Paris to reclaim the ultimate accolade and kick off a St. Patrick’s weekend celebration.

Ireland full-back Jamie Osborne and Scotland wing Darcy Graham each recorded their fourth tries of the tournament during a lively opening before efforts from Dan Sheehan and Robert Baloucoune propelled the hosts to a 19-7 lead at halftime.

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell and co-captain Rory Darge scored in the second half, surrounding a try from Ireland substitute Darragh Murray, but the prospect of a remarkable comeback was dashed by a late brace from Tommy O’Brien.

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