Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes falling short of back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams will be the “best thing” for his squad.
Ireland’s grand slam hopes are over but the Six Nations title remains up for grabs this weekend
Ireland 17-13 Scotland: Andy Farrell’s men edged to victory in Dublin to seal the 2024 Six Nations title
Ireland won successive Six Nations by overcoming a bold Scotland, nerves and the late withdrawal of key man Hugo Keenan to prevail 17-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. The Irish appeared to break Scotland's rugged resistance with 15 minutes to go after its second converted try for 17-6. The tension
This was a strangely unsatisfying game. A poor one in many respects, albeit not without its moments. But in the end Ireland got the job done. As they were always expected to, and as the form book strongly suggested they would. ]]>
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IAN HERBERT: Scotland kept things on a knife edge for much of the match and Farrell said that made the 17-13 victory even sweeter.
It was heartbreak for England at the very last following Thomas Ramos' late kick. Steve Borthwick's side paid the ultimate penalty in a back-and-forth thriller. Ollie Lawrence scored two tries for England in the final game of the Six Nations
Ireland overcame a dogged defensive effort by Scotland in Dublin on Saturday. Porter's try put Ireland on verge of title before Jones gave Scotland late hope. France 33-31 England
Tadhg Beirne capped a string of standout displays by celebrating title success on the occasion of his 50th Ireland cap.
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