Ireland Dominates Scotland 54-5 in Record-Breaking Six Nations Finale

Ireland Dominates Scotland 54-5 in Record-Breaking Six Nations Finale

Ireland concluded their Six Nations campaign with a resounding 54-5 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, marking a record attendance of 31,294 fans. The home team showcased their dominance early on, with Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald, Robyn O'Connor, Brittany Hogan, Erin King, Aoife Wafer (twice), and Stacey Flood all scoring in a clinical first half. Key highlights from the match include: Moloney-MacDonald opened the scoring with a try from a driving maul. O'Connor extended the lead after a brilliant solo effort. King secured the bonus point within 20 minutes, marking Ireland's 21st try of the Championship, a record for the team. Wafer scored her fourth try of the campaign, while Flood showcased her agility to dive over for another score. Despite a dominant performance, Scotland managed to spoil Ireland's clean sheet with a late try from Aicha Sutcliffe. Scott Bemand, head coach of Ireland, expressed his team's desire to deliver their best performance in this historic match, and they certainly fulfilled that ambition. Finishing third in the table with three home victories, Ireland celebrated a successful campaign, while Scotland faced their fourth consecutive defeat, ending the tournament in fifth place. The match highlighted Ireland's attacking prowess and defensive strength, leaving fans eager for what lies ahead.

Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-17