Six Nations: Ireland 19 Scotland 12

Johnny Sexton scored all Ireland’s points in a far from convincing 19 – 12 win in the 2020 Six Nations against Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday afternoon.

Sexton scored the only try of the match and kicked four penalties, and a conversion, to give Andy Farrell victory in his first game as Ireland head coach.

Adam Hastings booted four penalties in reply for Scotland who generally struggled to break the Irish defence. However, the game will likely be remembered for a Stuart Hogg knock on in the act of scoring, which kept Ireland in front.

Ireland (10) 19

TRY: Johnny Sexton

CON: Johnny Sexton

PEN: Johnny Sexton (4)

Scotland (6) 12

PEN: Adam Hastings (4)

Scotland started the game well putting Ireland under pressure in a free flowing attacking game and they were first on the scoreboard with a Hastings penalty after 4 minutes.