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Ireland Rugby Defeats Scotland 32-18, Lowe Shines, Grand Slam Hopes Alive

Ireland Rugby Defeats Scotland 32-18, Lowe Shines, Grand Slam Hopes Alive

Ireland defeated Scotland 32-18 in the Six Nations 2025, with standout performances from Prendergast, Lowe and Gibson-Park. Watch the highlights and scores.

Feb 9, 2025 by R. R. Ellis
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Ireland secured a 32-18 victory over Scotland, maintaining its hopes of a Grand Slam in the 2025 Six Nations Championship.  

The match, which saw standout performances from Sam Prendergast, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park, showcased Ireland’s dominance, despite a resilient second-half push from Scotland. 

The Irish pack dominated key moments, while Scotland found its rhythm after halftime, scoring a try from Ben White in the 75th minute. Ireland’s Jack Conan and James Lowe also crossed the line in the second half, further solidifying their lead. 

With Prendergast named man of the match, the win keeps Ireland as the only team with a realistic shot at the Grand Slam. 

The match featured significant injuries, including Finn Russell’s HIA, which saw him sidelined. 

Next up for Ireland is Wales. Scotland will play England next. 

Recap the game below as it happened. 

Scotland Vs. Ireland Rugby Results (Since 2000)

  • Feb. 9, 2025 - Ireland 32, Scotland 18 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 16, 2024 - Ireland 17, Scotland 13 - Six Nations Championship
  • Oct. 7, 2023 - Ireland 36, Scotland 14 - Rugby World Cup
  • Mar. 12, 2023 - Scotland 7, Ireland 22 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 19, 2022 - Ireland 26, Scotland 5 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 14, 2021 - Scotland 24, Ireland 27 - Six Nations Championship
  • Dec. 5, 2020 - Ireland 31, Scotland 16 - Autumn Nations Cup
  • Feb. 1, 2020 - Ireland 19, Scotland 12 - Six Nations Championship
  • Sep. 22, 2019 - Ireland 27, Scotland 3 - Rugby World Cup
  • Feb. 9, 2019 - Scotland 13, Ireland 22 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 10, 2018 - Ireland 28, Scotland 8 - Six Nations Championship
  • Feb. 4, 2017 - Scotland 27, Ireland 22 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 19, 2016 - Ireland 35, Scotland 25 - Six Nations Championship
  • Aug. 15, 2015 - Ireland 28, Scotland 22 - Summer Test
  • Mar. 21, 2015 - Scotland 10, Ireland 40 - Six Nations Championship
  • Feb. 2, 2014 - Ireland 28, Scotland 6 - Six Nations Championship
  • Feb. 24, 2013 - Scotland 12, Ireland 8 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 10, 2012 - Ireland 32, Scotland 14 - Six Nations Championship
  • Aug. 6, 2011 - Scotland 10, Ireland 6 - Summer Test
  • Feb. 27, 2011 - Scotland 18, Ireland 21 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 20, 2010 - Ireland 20, Scotland 23 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 14, 2009 - Scotland 15, Ireland 22 - Six Nations Championship
  • Feb. 23, 2008 - Ireland 34, Scotland 13 - Six Nations Championship
  • Aug. 11, 2007 - Scotland 31, Ireland 21 - Summer Test
  • Mar. 10, 2007 - Scotland 18, Ireland 19 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 11, 2006 - Ireland 15, Scotland 9 - Six Nations Championship
  • Feb. 12, 2005 - Scotland 13, Ireland 40 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 27, 2004 - Ireland 37, Scotland 16 - Six Nations Championship
  • Sep. 6, 2003 - Scotland 10, Ireland 29 - Summer Test
  • Feb. 16, 2003 - Scotland 6, Ireland 36 - Six Nations Championship
  • Mar. 2, 2002 - Ireland 43, Scotland 22 - Six Nations Championship
  • Sep. 22, 2001 - Scotland 32, Ireland 10 - Six Nations Championship
  • Feb. 19, 2000 - Ireland 44, Scotland 22 - Six Nations Championship

End Of Game: Ireland 32, Scotland 18

Ireland wins and keeps its Grand Slam attempt intact. Ireland is  the only team that still can win the Grand Slam. 

Sam Prendergast, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park were all brilliant.

The Irish pack was huge in moments. With that said, a very impressive showing from Scotland in the second half. 

Two Minutes Left - 78'

Ireland 32, Scotland 18

Ireland is going to get the win, but a valiant effort from Scotland in the second half. 

Sam Prendergast is named man of the match. 

Scotland Try! - 75'

Ireland 32, Scotland 18

Scotland scores from a line-out at the 5m.

Ben White takes it across the line. 

Blair Kinghorn makes the conversion.

Very impressive form from Scotland in this second half. 

Sam Prendergast Makes Long PG - 69'

Ireland 32, Scotland 11 

Another three for Ireland, as the young No. 10 is 5 of 6 today. 

Watch Jack Conan Try

Jack Conan Bulldozes Over The Line

Ireland 29, Scotland 11

Another Irish score. Absolute brilliance from Hugo Keenan to sprint and gather a chip ahead. 

Prendergast misses the conversion, his first miss of the day. 

Watch James Lowe Try

James Lowe Thunders To Try - 54'

Ireland 24, Scotland 11

Great passing from the Irish on the 5m line, as Ireland continues to try to break through and score. 

Prendergast makes the conversion. 

Ireland back in control. 

Kinghorn Puts On 3 More - 49'

Ireland 17, Scotland 11

Blair Kinghorn kicks the PG, and Scotland has scored six points in the eight minutes since halftime. 

Scottish Scrum In 5m - 47'

Scotland is pushing to score. It has looked like a different team this half. 

Photo Of van der Merwe Try 👀


Scotland Looks Revived - 45'

Scotland certainly has changed its perspective and play after the half. 

The Scots look significantly better. 

Blair Kinghorn Makes Penalty Goal - 43'

Ireland 17, Scotland 8

Scotland comes out swinging in the second half, putting three on the board quickly. 

Scotland Pushing To Start Second Half - 42'

Dempsey had a huge carry into two or three Irish players. 

The Scots are pushing to get this score closer. 

Second Half Begins - 40'

Ireland 17, Scotland 5

Scotland kicks off to Ireland, and the second half begins. 

Watch Duhan van der Merwe Try

Halftime In Edinburgh

Ireland 17, Scotland 5

Ireland leading Scotland in a fierce battle. 

Duhan van der Merwe Breaks Through! - 40'

Ireland 17, Scotland 5

Great work from Scotland to take it over the line as the clock neared halftime. 

Blair Kinghorn misses the conversion, but Scotland will be happy with that try. 

Finn Russell Will Not Return

A huge loss for Scotland. 

Watch Caelan Doris Try

Prendergast Linebreak, Doris Try

Ireland 17, Scotland 0

Prendergast creates the play that leads to the Caelan Doris try. 

Prendergast makes the conversion. 

Ireland gaining ground. 

Irish "Coach" Andy Farrell Spotted At Game 😂

Sam Prendergast Makes Penalty Goal - 23'

Ireland 10, Scotland 0

The young man is successful after some criticism throughout the week. 

Ireland puts three more on the board. 

Play Begins Again - 21'

After a long stoppage in play for unfortunate Scottish injuries, play resumes. 

Finn Russell and Darcy Graham exit for Scotland. 

Stoppage In Play - 21'

Stoppage for Scottish injuries. 

Again Scotland Holds Ireland At Tryline - 20'

Another opportunity for the Irish maul to score, but the Scottish defense holds up. 

Calvin Nash Hammered

Scotland Holds Ireland From Try - 14'

Irish maul pushing towards the line for a try, but Scotland were able to put up a defensive stop.

Great defensive work from the Scots. 

Scottish Foul Play At Tryline 🟨 - 13'

Duhan van der Merwe sent to the sin bin after review. 

Irish lineout 5m out. 

Here's a photo of the offense:


Irish Line-out Mistake Leads To Scots Possession - 12'

Scotland is trying to make in-roads past midfield. 

Watch Calvin Nash Try

Brilliant Prendergast Pass = Try

Ireland 7, Scotland 0

Ireland breaks through, finally, after two line-outs in Scottish territory. 

The play was finished by the much-maligned young No. 10 Sam Prendergast, who had a brilliant pass to Calvin Nash, who gets the try. 

Prendergast makes the conversion. 

James Lowe Is Absurdly Good - 4'

Lowe just dragged three or four Scottish players and set up an Ireland opportunity. 

Ireland pushing from the 5m line. 

Play ends in a penalty, Irish line-out. 

Kinghorn Kicked Ahead, Nearly Broke Through - 2'

Gibson-Park was able to take the ball from his hands as Blair Kinghorn tried to spin through. 

It was either team's best chance yet. 

Ireland Kicks Off To Scotland - 0'

Scotland 0, Ireland 0

Murrayfield roars and we're underway.

National Anthems Done. Let's Go.

The Huw Jones Factor

Huw Jones will be crucial if Scotland expects to win against Ireland and break the streak. 

Jones had a massive game against Italy last week. 

Teams Taking The Field Shortly

National anthems are coming up. 

When Did Scotland Last Beat Ireland?

The last time Scotland defeated Ireland was at Six Nations 2017. 

The final score was: Scotland 27, Ireland 22

Ireland has defeated Scotland in 10 consecutive matches. 

About 20 Minutes Out Until Kickoff

Almost time for Scotland vs. Ireland. 

Scotland Rugby In The Building

Ireland Rugby Arrives at Murrayfield

Scotland Vs. Ireland Rugby Prediction

FloRugby expert Philip Bendon explains his prediction for Scotland vs. Ireland:

This will be an absolute cracker between two teams that don’t like each other. 

Townsend downplayed its importance, but for Scotland, this is massive. Lose, and the hoodoo extends another year. Given that next year’s fixture is in Dublin, their best shot could be two years away.

Emotion aside, Ireland simply is the better team. Outside of fly-half and tighthead prop, Ireland holds the edge in nearly every position, with the right wing and outside center being the only real debates. 

Scotland is a strong side playing at home, but Ireland is trending back toward peak form. Once again, the Ireland bench will be the difference. Ireland by 8.

Scotland Vs. Ireland Rugby Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 8 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland.

How To Watch Six Nations 2025

The 2025 Six Nations Championship will be streaming on Peacock in the United States.

In France, the UK, and Ireland, the Six Nations will stream for free on various outlets (France TV, ITV, BBC, RTÉ and Virgin Media).

Scotland Rugby Lineup

  1. Rory Sutherland
  2. Dave Cherry
  3. Zander Fagerson
  4. Jonny Gray
  5. Grant Gilchrist
  6. Matt Fagerson
  7. Rory Darge
  8. Jack Dempsey
  9. Ben White
  10. Finn Russell
  11. Duhan van der Merwe
  12. Tom Jordan
  13. Huw Jones
  14. Darcy Graham
  15. Blair Kinghorn

Substitutes: 16. Ewan Ashman, 17. Pierre Schoeman, 18. Will Hurd, 19. Sam Skinner, 20. Gregor Brown, 21. Jamie Ritchie, 22. Jamie Dobie, 23. Stafford McDowall

Ireland Rugby Lineup

  1. Andrew Porter
  2. Ronan Kelleher
  3. Finlay Bealham
  4. James Ryan
  5. Tadhg Beirne
  6. Peter O'Mahony
  7. Josh van der Flier
  8. Caelan Doris
  9. Jamison Gibson-Park
  10. Sam Prendergast
  11. James Lowe
  12. Bundee Aki
  13. Robbie Henshaw
  14. Mack Hansen
  15. Hugo Keenan

Substitutes: 16. Dan Sheehan, 17. Cian Healy, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Ryan Baird, 20. Jack Conan, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Jack Crowley, 23. Garry Ringrose

Six Nations Winners By Year (Since 2000)

  • 2024: Ireland
  • 2023: Ireland (Grand Slam)
  • 2022: France (Grand Slam)
  • 2021: Wales
  • 2020: England
  • 2019: Wales (Grand Slam)
  • 2018: Ireland (Grand Slam)
  • 2017: England
  • 2016: England (Grand Slam)
  • 2015: Ireland
  • 2014: Ireland
  • 2013: Wales
  • 2012: Wales (Grand Slam)
  • 2011: England
  • 2010: France (Grand Slam)
  • 2009: Ireland (Grand Slam)
  • 2008: Wales (Grand Slam)
  • 2007: France
  • 2006: France
  • 2005: Wales (Grand Slam)
  • 2004: France (Grand Slam)
  • 2003: England (Grand Slam)
  • 2002: France (Grand Slam)
  • 2001: England
  • 2000: England

Six Nations 2025 Fixtures: Round 2

  • Feb. 8 - Italy vs. Wales - 9:15 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 8 - England vs. France - 11:45 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 9 - Scotland vs. Ireland - 10 a.m. ET

Scotland World Rugby Ranking

Scotland is ranked No. 6 in the world with 83.57 points.

Ireland World Rugby Ranking

Ireland is ranked No. 2 in the world with 90.78 points.

Six Nations 2025 Table

  1. France: W 1, D 0, L 1, PF 68, PA 26, DIFF +42, TF 7, TA 0, BP 1, Pts 6
  2. England: W 1, D 0, L 1, PF 48, PA 52, DIFF -4, TF 2, TA 2, BP 2, Pts 6
  3. Scotland: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 31, PA 19, DIFF +12, TF 5, TA 1, BP 1, Pts 5
  4. Ireland: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 27, PA 22, DIFF +5, TF 4, TA 3, BP 1, Pts 5
  5. Italy: W 1, D 0, L 1, PF 41, PA 46, DIFF -5, TF 1, TA 5, BP 0, Pts 4
  6. Wales: W 0, D 0, L 2, PF 15, PA 65, DIFF -50, TF 0, TA 7, BP 0, Pts 1

World Rugby Rankings 2025

  1. South Africa - 92.78
  2. Ireland - 90.78
  3. New Zealand - 90.36
  4. France - 88.51
  5. Argentina - 84.97
  6. Scotland - 83.57
  7. England - 82.31
  8. Australia - 81.52
  9. Fiji - 80.07
  10. Italy - 78.41
  11. Wales - 74.01
  12. Georgia - 73.85
  13. Japan - 72.95
  14. Samoa - 72.68
  15. USA - 70.02
  16. Portugal - 68.82
  17. Uruguay - 67.06
  18. Spain - 65.98
  19. Tonga - 65.46
  20. Romania - 63.01

Six Nations 2025 Schedule

Round 1

  • Jan. 31 - France vs. Wales - 3:15 p.m. ET
  • Feb. 1 - Scotland vs. Italy - 9:15 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 1 - Ireland vs. England - 11:45 a.m. ET

Round 2

  • Feb. 8 - Italy vs. Wales - 9:15 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 8 - England vs. France - 11:45 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 9 - Scotland vs. Ireland - 10 a.m. ET

Round 3

  • Feb. 22 - Wales vs. Ireland - 9:15 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 22 - England vs. Scotland - 11:45 a.m. ET
  • Feb. 23 - Italy vs. France - 10 a.m. ET

Round 4

  • March 8 - Ireland vs. France - 9:15 a.m. ET
  • March 8 - Scotland vs. Wales - 11:45 a.m. ET
  • March 9 - England vs. Italy - 11 a.m. ET

Round 5

  • March 15 - Italy vs. Ireland - 10:15 a.m. ET
  • March 15 - Wales vs. England - 12:45 p.m. ET
  • March 15 - France vs. Scotland - 4 p.m. ET

How To Watch The 2025 Rugby Europe Championship

The 2025 Rugby Europe Championship will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports App in the United States.

Rugby Europe Championship 2025 Schedule

Jan. 31, 2025

Feb. 1, 2025

Feb. 2, 2025

Feb. 8, 2025

Feb. 9, 2025

Feb. 15, 2025

Feb. 16, 2025

March 1-2, 2025

  • Semifinal 1
  • Semifinal 2

March 15-16, 2025

  • Bronze Final
  • Final
  • Seventh-Place Final
  • Fifth-Place Final

Watch Ireland Vs. Scotland From 2020


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