Ireland v Scotland Six Nations 2026: When did the Scots last beat Ireland in Dublin, fixture stats, odds, biggest wins - how to watch
It’s a huge game for Scotland.
Scotland will be looking for a first Triple Crown since 1990 when they take on Ireland in their last Six Nations match of 2026 this weekend.
The Scots are on a high after a blockbuster 50-40 win over France last week, adding to their earlier victories over Wales and England.
Only a narrow loss to Italy in torrential rain in Rome has blotted their copybook this year, getting in the way of a potential Grand Slam.
Both Scotland and Ireland have a narrow chance of winning the entire tournament should France falter against England, or even if they fail to win a bonus point.
Here's everything you need to know about the Irish game and the history of the fixture.
When are Scotland playing Ireland in the Six Nations?
Ireland v Scotland takes place on Saturday, March 14, with the match kicking off at 2.10pm.
It's taking place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Can I watch the game on television?
Scotland v Ireland will be shown live on STV, with the match buildup starting from 1pm. Jill |Douglas will be presenting.
Who is the referee?
The referee for the game is England’s Luke Pearce, with assistant referees Angus Gardner (Australia) and Damian Schneider (Argentina). Andrew Jackson (England) and Ian Tempest (England) are on TMO duties.
What trophy are the teams playing for?
Since 1989 the winner of the Scotland v Ireland match in the Six Nations have lifted the Centenary Quaich.
Who has won the most games in the Scotland v Ireland fixture?
In the 143 fixtures to date Ireland have the slight advantage, having won 72 matches to Scotland's 66. A total of five matches have ended in a draw. Across all fixtures Ireland have scored 1,784 points, to Scotland's 1,540.
When did Scotland last beat Ireland in Dublin?
Ireland have been hugely dominant over Scotland in recent times, winning the last 11 fixtures. The last Scottish victory was in February 2017 at Murrayfield when Scotland defeated Ireland 27-22 at the Six Nations. You have to go back to 2010 for Scotland's last win in Dublin - a 20-23 win at Croke Park in the Six Nations.
What's been the biggest winning margin and points scored?
Ireland's largest points total was 44 on February 19, 2000, while Scotland's largest score was 38 on March 1, 1997.
Ireland's largest winning margin was 30 points on February 16, 2003, while Scotland won by 28 points on March 1, 1997.
Which team has the longest winning streak?
Ireland have won 11 successive games from 2018 to the present day, while Scotland managed an 11 match winning streak between 1882 and 1893.
Who is favourite to win the match?
Ireland are the 1/2 favourites to win the match, with Scotland priced at 9/5. It’s 20/1 for the draw.
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