Breen saves the day for never-say-die Ireland

Ireland left it late. Very late.

Staring at a first wooden spoon in the TikTok Women's Six Nations since 2004, Enya Breen scored a dramatic converted try in the last play of the game to gain a tiny bit of revenge for the Parma pain.

In the first meeting of the teams since Scotland ended Ireland’s World Cup hopes in Italy last year, the poetic nature of the ending escaped no one.

Sarah Law’s conversion with the last kick of the qualifier knocked Ireland out of contention and a heroic late try resulted in Breen being given the same shot to earn Ireland the narrowest of wins.

Cool as you like, the Munster centre struck the ball straight and true to hand Ireland their second win of the campaign and spark wild scenes of celebration on the pitch and in the stands.

The victory saw Ireland move to nine points and secure a fourth-place finish ahead of Italy and Scotland.

The drama of the end game will be also serve as a boost that the women’s game sorely needed, drawing the curtain down on Greg McWilliams first campaign in charge after a tumultuous year for the team, on a positive note.

Where skill was lacking, heart and hunger were present in spades and the team can look forward to an inaugural summer tour, most likely to Japan, with that feelgood factor.

It didn't take Scotland long to convert an early spell of pressure into points. Debutant Vicky Irwin held on to the ball on the ground and when the resulting penalty was kicked to the corner, the visitors took full advantage.

Sarah Bonar claimed the throw and from there the pack edged to the line with number 8 Evie Gallagher getting the touchdown in the fourth minute.

Ireland are starting to settle at Kingspan Stadium, but find themselves behind after this early Scottish try.