Scotland will face Ireland in a crucial Round 2 match of the Six Nations, with both teams bringing distinct strengths and aspirations.
Ireland, who showcased their steadfast, relentless defensive approach in a win against England, will look to keep pace with France at the top of the table.
Sam Prendergast once again gets the start at No. 10, with Jack Crowley coming off the bench.
Scotland, coming off a hard-fought victory against Italy, aims to capitalize on their attacking prowess, with standout performances from players like Huw Jones.
Here’s what to know as Scotland hosts Ireland on Feb. 8.
Scotland Vs. Ireland Rugby Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 10:00 a.m. ET on Feb. 8 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Scotland Rugby LineupRory SutherlandDave CherryZander FagersonJonny GrayGrant GilchristMatt FagersonRory DargeJack DempseyBen WhiteFinn RussellDuhan van der MerweTom JordanHuw JonesDarcy GrahamBlair Kinghorn
Substitutes: 16. Ewan Ashman, 17. Pierre Schoeman, 18. Will Hurd, 19. Sam Skinner, 20. Gregor Brown, 21. Jamie Ritchie, 22. Jamie Dobie, 23. Stafford McDowall
Ireland Rugby LineupAndrew PorterRonan KelleherFinlay BealhamJames RyanTadhg BeirnePeter O’MahonyJosh van der FlierCaelan DorisJamison Gibson-ParkSam PrendergastJames LoweBundee AkiRobbie HenshawMack HansenHugo Keenan
Substitutes: 16. Dan Sheehan, 17. Cian Healy, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Ryan Baird, 20. Jack Conan, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Jack Crowley, 23. Garry Ringrose
Six Nations 2025 Fixtures: Round 2Feb. 8 – Italy vs. Wales – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 8 – England vs. France – 11:45 a.m. ETFeb. 9 – Scotland vs. Ireland – 10 a.m. ETScotland World Rugby Ranking
Scotland is ranked No. 6 in the world with 83.57 points.
Ireland World Rugby Ranking
Ireland is ranked No. 2 in the world with 90.78 points.
Six Nations 2025 TableFrance: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 43, PA 0, DIFF +43, TF 7, TA 0, BP 1, Pts 5Scotland: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 31, PA 19, DIFF +12, TF 5, TA 1, BP 1, Pts 5Ireland: W 1, D 0, L 0, PF 27, PA 22, DIFF +5, TF 4, TA 3, BP 1, Pts 5England: W 0, D 0, L 1, PF 22, PA 27, DIFF -5, TF 3, TA 4, BP 1, Pts 1Italy: W 0, D 0, L 1, PF 19, PA 31, DIFF -12, TF 1, TA 5, BP 0, Pts 0Wales: W 0, D 0, L 1, PF 0, PA 43, DIFF -43, TF 0, TA 7, BP 0, Pts 0World Rugby Rankings 2025South Africa – 92.78Ireland – 90.78New Zealand – 90.36France – 88.51Argentina – 84.97Scotland – 83.57England – 82.31Australia – 81.52Fiji – 80.07Italy – 78.41Wales – 74.01Georgia – 73.85Japan – 72.95Samoa – 72.68USA – 70.02Portugal – 68.82Uruguay – 67.06Spain – 65.98Tonga – 65.46Romania – 63.01Six Nations 2025 Schedule
Round 1
Jan. 31 – France vs. Wales – 3:15 p.m. ETFeb. 1 – Scotland vs. Italy – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 1 – Ireland vs. England – 11:45 a.m. ET
Round 2
Feb. 8 – Italy vs. Wales – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 8 – England vs. France – 11:45 a.m. ETFeb. 9 – Scotland vs. Ireland – 10 a.m. ET
Round 3
Feb. 22 – Wales vs. Ireland – 9:15 a.m. ETFeb. 22 – England vs. Scotland – 11:45 a.m. ETFeb. 23 – Italy vs. France – 10 a.m. ET
Round 4
March 8 – Ireland vs. France – 9:15 a.m. ETMarch 8 – Scotland vs. Wales – 11:45 a.m. ETMarch 9 – England vs. Italy – 11 a.m. ET
Round 5
March 15 – Italy vs. Ireland – 10:15 a.m. ETMarch 15 – Wales vs. England – 12:45 p.m. ETMarch 15 – France vs. Scotland – 4 p.m. ETHow To Watch The 2025 Rugby Europe Championship
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