In Pictures: 2010 - Ireland 20 - 23 Scotland

Saturday 20 March 2010

View a selection of images from Ireland's narrow defeat to Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations Triple Crown decider.

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  • Jonathan Sexton and Brian O'Driscoll combined early on in a beautiful switch move...
    Jonathan Sexton and Brian O'Driscoll combined early on in a beautiful switch move...
  • ...which led to Brian O'Driscoll racing free to score Ireland's opening try in the Triple Crown decider
    ...which led to Brian O'Driscoll racing free to score Ireland's opening try in the Triple Crown decider
  • Drico touches down
    Drico touches down
  • Tommy Bowe is halted by one third of the Killer Bs - John Barclay
    Tommy Bowe is halted by one third of the Killer Bs - John Barclay
  • Paul O'Connell and Jim Hamilton contest at line-out time
    Paul O'Connell and Jim Hamilton contest at line-out time
  • David Wallace so nearly breaks free for Ireland only for Max Evans to get in a crucial tackle
    David Wallace so nearly breaks free for Ireland only for Max Evans to get in a crucial tackle
  • Gordon D'Arcy attempts to drive past Nick de Luca
    Gordon D'Arcy attempts to drive past Nick de Luca
  • Scotland fans were delighted with a 7-14 lead at half-time
    Scotland fans were delighted with a 7-14 lead at half-time
  • Chris Cusiter's passing was superb throughout
    Chris Cusiter's passing was superb throughout
  • Jonathan Sexton had a poor kicking game and was withdrawn from the action after 51 minutes
    Jonathan Sexton had a poor kicking game and was withdrawn from the action after 51 minutes
  • Shortly afterwards Tommy Bowe just about scored Ireland's second try
    Shortly afterwards Tommy Bowe just about scored Ireland's second try
  • Ronan O'Gara kicked the conversion to level the scores at the cathedral of Gaelic games
    Ronan O'Gara kicked the conversion to level the scores at the cathedral of Gaelic games
  • However, Scotland came back and Dan Parks stepped up for a crucial penalty kick in the dying minutes
    However, Scotland came back and Dan Parks stepped up for a crucial penalty kick in the dying minutes
  • A penalty kicked which he slotted over to ensure Ireland would not win the Triple Crown
    A penalty kicked which he slotted over to ensure Ireland would not win the Triple Crown
  • Scotland head coach Andy Robinson congratulates Man of the Match Dan Parks on his heroic effort
    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson congratulates Man of the Match Dan Parks on his heroic effort
  • John Beattie and John Barclay celebrate avoiding the wooden spoon, while David Wallace regroups after a chastening defeat
    John Beattie and John Barclay celebrate avoiding the wooden spoon, while David Wallace regroups after a chastening defeat
  • Jonathan Sexton and Brian O'Driscoll combined early on in a beautiful switch move...
  • ...which led to Brian O'Driscoll racing free to score Ireland's opening try in the Triple Crown decider
  • Drico touches down
  • Tommy Bowe is halted by one third of the Killer Bs - John Barclay
  • Paul O'Connell and Jim Hamilton contest at line-out time
  • David Wallace so nearly breaks free for Ireland only for Max Evans to get in a crucial tackle
  • Gordon D'Arcy attempts to drive past Nick de Luca
  • Scotland fans were delighted with a 7-14 lead at half-time
  • Chris Cusiter's passing was superb throughout
  • Jonathan Sexton had a poor kicking game and was withdrawn from the action after 51 minutes
  • Shortly afterwards Tommy Bowe just about scored Ireland's second try
  • Ronan O'Gara kicked the conversion to level the scores at the cathedral of Gaelic games
  • However, Scotland came back and Dan Parks stepped up for a crucial penalty kick in the dying minutes
  • A penalty kicked which he slotted over to ensure Ireland would not win the Triple Crown
  • Scotland head coach Andy Robinson congratulates Man of the Match Dan Parks on his heroic effort
  • John Beattie and John Barclay celebrate avoiding the wooden spoon, while David Wallace regroups after a chastening defeat

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