Photograph: Dan Clohessy/INPHOHence, when the dust settles, Ireland and Scotland will finish in the top half and be able to extract positives from this campaign. Last five meetings: (2022 6N) Ireland 26 Scotland 5; (2023 6N) Scotland 7 Ireland 22; (2023 RWC) Ireland 36 Scotland 14; (2024 6N) Ireland 17 Scotland 13; (2025 6N) Scotland 18 Ireland 32. 2026 Six Nations results so far: Ireland: Lost 14-36 v France (a); Won 20-13 v Italy (h); Won 42-21 v England (a); Won 27-17 v Wales (h). Scotland: Lost 15-18 v Italy; Won 31-20 v England (h); Won 26-23 v Wales (a); Won 50-40 v France (h). Handicap odds (Scotland + 5 pts) Evens Ireland, 16/1 Draw, Evens Scotland.

Source: The Irish Times March 13, 2026 22:58 UTC