Ireland beat Scotland to reach Rugby World Cup quarter finals
The permutations for qualification were complicated but the Irish rendered them all academic with a ninth straight win over Scotland and a 17th successive test victory.
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Ireland outclass Scotland to cruise into quarter-finals
PARIS :Ireland produced another high-quality performance to thrash Scotland 36-14 and ease into the World Cup quarter-finals as Pool B winners on Saturday, taking South Africa along with them and sending the Scots home.
Rugby World Cup: Ireland top Pool B with 36-14 victory over Scotland
Ireland have ended Scotland’s World Cup campaign with a 36-14 victory in their Pool B match in Paris.
Josh van der Flier throwing everything at decider against Scotland
Josh van der Flier is hoping his lineout throwing won't be needed tonight when Ireland face Scotland in their Pool B decider at the Stade de France, but is prepared to step in again if needed after his heroics at Murrayfield last March.
Donal Lenihan: Too much invested by Ireland for them to fall against Scotland
This is the point the team have been waiting for for a long time. It's the last pool game and Ireland want to be in a quarter-final. They know exactly what they have to do.
Ireland lock Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash
Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to a start in Ireland’s crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland.
O'Mahony set to win 100th Ireland cap in Scotland showdown
PARIS :Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will win his 100th cap when his side face Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday, with a win enough to guarantee Ireland top spot in the pool.