Club international: Ireland 42 Scotland 33Another feather in the cap of Irish club rugby. In a welcome break from the rain, this was a richly entertaining game and Ireland were not remotely flattered by the winning margin to retain the Dalriada Cup against a fiercely competitive Scottish side. As well as cohesive moves and ambitious rugby, Ireland grew into the game, especially in a four-try second quarter. Ireland Club XV's Myles Carey comes up against Ben Pickles of Scotland Club XV. Scoring sequence: 9 mins Sheehan try, Kelly con 7-0; 11 mins Mitchell try 7-5; 17 mins Mitchell try, Patterson con 7-12; 23 mins Maher try, Kelly con 14-12; 19 mins Sheehan try, Kelly con 21-12; 34 mins Watters try 28-12; 37 mins Sheehan try, Kelly con 35-12; (half-time 5-12); 49 mins Mitchell try, Patterson con 35-19; 54 mins Egan try, Kelly con 42-19; 56 mins Christie try, Patterson con 42-26; 77 mins Barbour try, Patterson con 42-33.

Source: The Irish Times February 13, 2026 22:22 UTC