Ireland stormed past a lackluster Scotland at Murrayfield, securing their 11th consecutive victory over their hosts with a dominant 18-32 win.
The visitors raced into a 17-0 lead with early tries from Calvin Nash and Caelan Doris, both converted by Sam Prendergast, who also added a penalty.
Scotland’s woes deepened when key players Finn Russell and Darcy Graham were forced off after an unfortunate collision.
A stunning finish by Duhan van der Merwe and two Blair Kinghorn penalties gave the Scots fleeting hope, but Ireland ruthlessly shut them down.
James Lowe and Jack Conan sealed the game with quickfire tries before Prendergast added another penalty.
A late Ben White try was merely consolation for a Scottish side overwhelmed by Ireland’s superiority in physicality, precision, and control. The visitors remain on course for a Grand Slam, while Scotland are left to reflect on another bruising defeat.
