Despite all of the negativity that surrounded this Scotland team because of their off-field issues after beating Italy in Round 4, they were never going to just roll over in Dublin. The scoreline didn’t reflect it, but they made hard work of this fixture for Ireland, and it was telling that it took the hosts … Continue reading Silver Crown
Category: Six Nations
Outside Chance
The inconsistent nature of Scotland’s performances this year makes it difficult to know how good they will be this Saturday. They were focused and competitive in Rounds 1 and 2, deservedly beating an England side who were on a high after their successful November series and losing narrowly to an improved Wales in a tough … Continue reading Outside Chance
Old Foe, New Tricks
This Saturday’s game is an important one for Ireland for a couple of reasons. They haven’t yet knocked over the Red Rose on their turf in this World Cup cycle, and after the defeat to France, they need to prove that they can beat the better teams in the Six Nations away from home. There … Continue reading Old Foe, New Tricks
Tainted Goods
At first glance, a 51-point winning margin against any Tier 1 side would appear to be the stuff of dreams, but when you consider the fact that Ireland had a 2-man advantage for over 60 minutes, it eradicates pretty much any satisfaction that can be taken from the result. 7 of Ireland’s starting XV weren’t … Continue reading Tainted Goods
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