Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 14 March 2026 to secure the Triple Crown on the final day of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship. Andy Farrell’s side finished the tournament in second place, edged out of the overall title by France after a dramatic Super Saturday.
What is Ireland vs Scotland in the Six Nations?
The fixture forms part of the annual Six Nations Championship, Northern Hemisphere rugby union’s flagship international tournament, contested between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The Ireland vs Scotland meeting is one of three fixtures that count towards the Triple Crown, an unofficial prize awarded to whichever Home Nation (England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales) beats the other three in a single championship. Having already dispatched England and Wales earlier in the tournament, Ireland needed a victory in Dublin to complete the clean sweep.
When did it take place?
The match kicked off at 14:15 GMT on Saturday 14 March 2026, the opening fixture of “Super Saturday”, the traditional final day of the Six Nations in which all three matches are played in succession. Wales vs Italy followed in Cardiff, with France vs England closing the tournament in Paris.
Where was it held?
The fixture was played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland’s national rugby ground. With a capacity of 51,700, the venue has been Ireland’s home fortress since 2010 and staged a capacity crowd for the championship decider.
Results
Ireland 43-21 Scotland. Ireland dominated from the opening exchanges, scoring five tries through a combination of forward power and incisive backline play. The result secured the Triple Crown for the home side but left them two championship points short of France, who needed to beat England in Paris later the same evening to retain the title. Scotland, who had beaten France a week earlier at Murrayfield, came into the match with outside title hopes of their own but were blown away in Dublin. They finished third in the final standings on 16 points.
Background and form going in
Ireland had been in relentless form since a Round 1 defeat in Paris, putting together four consecutive victories against Italy, England, Wales and then Scotland. Andy Farrell’s men arrived on Super Saturday still chasing the title, with France’s earlier loss at Murrayfield having thrown the championship wide open. Scotland, conversely, had produced one of the performances of the tournament to beat France 50-40 at Murrayfield in Round 4 and were briefly top of the table on points difference heading into the final weekend.
History and Records
The Triple Crown secured by Ireland in this fixture was the country’s third in four years, underlining their sustained position as a dominant force in Northern Hemisphere rugby. Ireland and Scotland have met every year since 1877 in one of rugby’s oldest international rivalries, with Ireland holding a clear lead in the overall head-to-head. The Six Nations title itself, however, went to France for a second successive year, with Thomas Ramos’s late penalty against England pushing Les Bleus past Ireland by two points at the summit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ireland vs Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations?
Ireland won 43-21 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 14 March 2026.
Did Ireland win the Triple Crown?
Yes. The victory over Scotland sealed the Triple Crown, Ireland having already beaten England and Wales earlier in the tournament.
Did Ireland win the 2026 Six Nations?
No. France won the championship with a 48-46 victory over England later the same day, finishing two points ahead of Ireland.
Where was the match held?
At the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.