Scotland v Ireland: All you need to know

When the TikTok Women's Six Nations began in late March, there were hopes that this young Irish side could defy their inexperience and challenge for a top-half finish.

But after four defeats from four, and just 15 points cored along the way, Greg McWilliams side have had to endure a difficult campaign.

They cap off their championship away to Scotland in the shadows of Murrayfield, knowing they have to dig out their best performance in recent years to avoid a wooden spoon, which would bring with it consequences far greater than wounded pride.

With the new WXV tournament to follow later this year, the Six Nations placings will decide which tier Ireland go into for the new global championship. A bottom-place finish will see Ireland sitting alongside some of the games minnows in Tier 3.

A win on it's own won't necessarily be enough for Ireland, given their points difference of -141. In order to leapfrog Italy into fifth place, they'll realistically need a bonus-point victory over the Scots at the DAM Health Stadium, and they'll also need Italy to leave their game against Wales empty handed.

Should Italy get a point from their meeting with the Welsh, Ireland's task becomes even tougher. Not only will they need to pick up the try-scoring bonus, but they would also need to win by at least 16 points in order to swing ahead of Scotland on the points differential.

TV

The game is live on Virgin Media Two, with kickoff at 7.30pm. England v France (1pm) and Italy v Wales (3.30pm) are both live on RTÉ Player.

RADIO

You can listen to live commentary on Saturday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 from 7.30pm, with the action continuing on RTÉ Radio 1 Extra from 9pm,

ONLINE

Follow live updates on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app.

WEATHER

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