SIX NATIONS 2024
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Ireland................................ 17pts
Tries: Sheehan 13, Porter 65
Conversions: Crowley 14, 66
Penalties: Crowley 43

Scotland ............................ 13pts
Tries: Jones 78
Conversions: Russell 78
Penalties: Russell 8, 18
A VISIBLY nervous Ireland encountered Scotland at their bravest and best but still found just enough to get over the finishing line and back up last year’s Grand Slam with a second Championship on the bounce.
Today’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations can continue untarnished, but it was a close run thing. The Scots produc...