HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019
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HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a clinical 27-3 win over Scotland in Pool A. Ireland started the match strongly, crossing for two early tries to build a 12-0 lead. Scotland pulled three points back with a penalty, but a third Irish try saw them take a comfortable 19-3 advantage into the halftime break. Ireland ran in the bonus point try 15 minutes into the second half to extend their lead to 24-3. Ireland were in complete control of the game, utilizing a slow paced tempo in wet conditions to not allow Scotland back into the match. Ireland added three points with a penalty with a little over 10 minutes remaining and despite picking up a yellow card kept Scotland tryless to seal a commanding victory.





