Rugby-Dazzling Scotland hang on to upset Ireland 27-22


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 05 Feb 2017

Britain Rugby Union - Scotland v Ireland - Six Nations Championship - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh - 4/2/17 Paddy Jackson of Ireland scores try as he is tackled by Josh Strauss of Scotland Reuters / Russell Cheyne Livepic

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scotland hung on to upset Ireland 27-22 in a pulsating match at Murrayfield on Saturday and secure their first opening day win in the Six Nations for over a decade.

Two late penalties from captain Greig Laidlaw snatched a victory for the Scots that was founded on a dazzling first-half display which pushed the hosts into a 21-8 lead at the break.

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