Irish rugby fans have hit back at a claim that Scotland were "murdered" by the referee during their Six Nations loss to Ireland at the weekend. Simon Easterby side ran out 32-18 winners at Murrayfield on Sunday to bolster their hopes of a third successive Six Nations title as they remain on course for a Grand Slam.

Scotland will be looking to end their ten year wait for a win against Ireland on Sunday in this final Gameweek 2 ofixture of the 2025 Six Nations at Murrayfield. The hosts had to work hard to claim a bonus point victory last weekend as they battled to prevent an Italian comeback in a 31-19 victory at home.

A former Kilkenny rugby player has been making his mark on the Scottish rugby scene, rising through the ranks to represent Scotland in the Six Nations Under-20s Championship. Oliver Duncan plays in the back row for both Edinburgh pro-academy and the Scotland national under-20 team.