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Scotland will be out to end their recent hoodoo against Ireland as Gregor Townsend’s side look to make a statement of Six Nations title intent.
A game of three parts against Italy saw the Scots start and finish well to eventually secure a bonus-point victory to set them on course in the competition. Any genuine hope of a first Six Nations crown will surely rest, though, on a win here – and Ireland have emerged successful in the last 10 meetings between the pair.
Recent battles for the Centenary Quaich have seen seemingly genuine ill-feeling between the two sides, but Ireland have always emerged on top. The Simon Easterby era, brief though it may be, began in fine fashion with win over England in their campaign opener as the two-time defending champions showed their title-winning qualities. Will their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive title continue, or can Scotland finally throw them off course?
Follow all of the latest from Murrayfield with our live blog below:
Sir Chris Hoy’s Murrayfield appearance can inspire Scotland – Rory Darge
The 48-year-old former cyclist – with six Olympic gold medals and 11 world titles to his name – will drive a Lead the Legends car at the front of the team bus as they arrive at the stadium and will then deliver the match ball on to the pitch.
Hoy revealed in October that he has terminal cancer and was told by doctors that he had two to four years to live.
Harry Latham-Coyle9 February 2025 10:00
Simon Easterby previews Scotland vs Ireland clash
Jack Rathborn9 February 2025 09:58
Scotland vs Ireland LIVE
The final game of the second Six Nations weekend looks a pivotal one, with Scotland hosting Ireland looking to end their recent hoodoo in this fixture and establish themselves as title contenders.
Kick off at Murrayfield is at 3pm GMT.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 February 2025 13:57
