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05 Sept 2025

Six Nations: When and where to watch Ireland vs Scotland | Time, TV channel and team news

Your need-to-know guide to Ireland's Six Nations game against Scotland

Six Nations: When and where to watch Ireland vs Scotland | Time, TV channel and team news

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Ireland travel to Murrayfield to resume their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive title against Scotland this weekend. 

Following their victory over England in the opening round fixture last weekend at the Aviva Stadium, Simon Easterby’s side are seeking an 11th successive win over Scotland.

Ireland have dominated recent meetings with Scotland, winning 14 of the last 15 fixtures, including 10 in a row, dating back more than a decade.

Former captain Peter O’Mahony has been recalled in place of Ryan Baird at blindside flanker after being left out of Easterby’s matchday squad in round one, while centre Robbie Henshaw replaces Garry Ringrose in the other personnel change.

Here’s what you need to know:

Where is the game on?

Ireland travels to Murrayfield to take on Scotland in the first of their three away fixtures this campaign. 

What time does it start?

The game is set to get underway at 3pm on Sunday, February 9.

Where can I watch the match?

The game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 and streamed live on RTÉ Player with coverage from 2pm. 

Are tickets still available?

As usual, tickets for the game are completely sold out with a huge interest in the fixture.

What are the odds?

Ireland come into the game as 2/5 favourites; Scotland are 11/5 to take the win, and a draw is priced at 20/1.

What are the teams? 

IRELAND: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris. 

Replacements: Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, Ryan Baird, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Garry Ringrose

SCOTLAND: Blair Kinghorn; Darcy Graham, Huw Jones, Tom Jordan, Duhan van der Merwe; Finn Russell, Ben White; Rory Sutherland, Dave Cherry, Zander Fagerson; Jonny Gray, Grant Gilchrist; Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey. 

Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Pierre Schoeman, Will Hurd, Sam Skinner, Gregor Brown, Jamie Ritchie, Jamie Dobie, Stafford McDowall

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