Scotland's hopes of winning the Six Nations title for the first time were dashed as table-toppers Ireland proved too strong at Murrayfield during a 22-7 win.
Scots centre Huw Jones got the first try of the day, but the visitors hit back before half-time then dominated the second 40. Gregor Townsend’s side would have lifted the Triple Crown if they had won, as well as staying in contention for the Championship with just one round of games to go. Instead, it is Ireland who take the Crown and are now just 80 minutes away from claiming the title too.
A fiercely-fought first half saw Richie Gray go off injured after just seven minutes - and three Irishmen followed him before half an hour had been played. The visitors thought they had opened the scoring when they won a Scotland lineout and Dan Sheehan touched down. But the ref ruled that Scotland had thrown in with the long ball, so the score was chalked off.
