IRFU Live Blog: Ireland v Scotland
Join us for live text commentary of Ireland’s GUINNESS Summer Series clash with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium today (kick-off 5pm), as more players get an opportunity to nail down a Rugby World Cup squad place.
On the couch, in the clubhouse, on the move? You can follow all the action from Ireland v Scotland with our IRFU Live Blog this evening.
If you don’t have a ticket for Ireland’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture (kick-off 5pm), you can keep track of the game our IRFU Live Blog, featuring:
– Live match updates and all the build-up from the Aviva Stadium
– Your tweets and photos
– Post-match reaction from Joe Schmidt and the players
The GUINNESS Summer Series opener is being broadcast live on Sky Sports 1 and RTÉ Radio 1 (with highlights on RTÉ Two at 9.55pm). You can follow every tackle and try on the IRFU Live Blog – #ShouldertoShoulder and #IREvSCO.
Old Belvedere and Leinster’s Jack Conan will make his international debut in the back row, starting at blindside flanker alongside Chris Henry and number 8 Sean O’Brien who becomes the 104th man to captain Ireland.
Gordon D’Arcy will also be aiming for a big performance on the day he sets a new record as Ireland’s longest-serving international player (15 years and 304 days). He surpasses the previous mark of fellow centre Mike Gibson (15 years and 128 days).
GUINNESS Summer Series Preview – click here.