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![Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Johnny Sexton pleased to be "alive" in Six Nations
The fly-half scored all of Ireland's 19 points in their victory.
Feb 2, 16:03
![Scotland's Stuart Hogg scores a try but it is disallowed afterwards on February 1, 2020 Scotland's Stuart Hogg scores a try but it is disallowed afterwards on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stuart Hogg apologises for "schoolboy error" in Scotland defeat
Stuart Hogg apologises to teammates after Six Nations loss to Ireland in Dublin.
Feb 1, 22:11
The Match
Match Report
Johnny Sexton replaced Rory Best as captain after the World Cup.
Head to Head
Sep 22, 2019 8.45am
Feb 9, 2019 2.15pm
Mar 10, 2018 2.15pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mike Blair: 'Scotland have moved on from Finn Russell incident'
Hastings replaces Finn Russell in the visitors' team in Dublin.
Feb 1, 08:49
![Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018 Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
CJ Stander reveals he joked about Caelan Doris taking Ireland number eight role
Former Ireland Under-20 captain Doris is poised to make his international debut against Scotland.
Jan 31, 16:50
![Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and Scotland's Stuart Hogg pose with the Six Nations trophy in January 2020 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and Scotland's Stuart Hogg pose with the Six Nations trophy in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stuart Hogg backs Scotland to cause Six Nations upset against Ireland in Dublin
Full-back Hogg will captain his country at the Aviva Stadium bidding to end a losing streak dating back to 2010.
Jan 31, 16:48
![Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland vs. Scotland: Talking points ahead of Six Nations opener in Dublin
Scotland are aiming for their first win in Ireland since 2010 on Saturday.
Jan 31, 12:50
![Adam Hastings in action for Scotland in November 2018 Adam Hastings in action for Scotland in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland skipper Sexton wary of Adam Hastings's "bag of tricks"
Scotland's Adam Hastings has replaced Finn Russell following a breach of team protocol.
Jan 30, 19:23
![Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Townsend: 'Scotland players are looking forward rather than back'
The Dark Blues got off to a terrible start in Japan as they slumped to a 27-3 loss in their World Cup opener.
Jan 30, 17:25
![Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hastings confirmed as Russell's replacement for Scotland's Six Nations opener
Finn Russell was disciplined for a breach of team protocol.
Jan 30, 11:37
![Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Farrell warns Scotland he has a "hell of a team" for Six Nations opener
Ireland begin the Six Nations at home to Scotland.
Jan 28, 17:55
![Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Conor Murray picked at scrum-half for Ireland Six Nations opener
Ireland begin the Six Nations on Saturday at home to Scotland.
Jan 28, 15:25
![Fraser Brown pictured in November 2018 Fraser Brown pictured in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brown hails Scotland squad togetherness ahead of Six Nations opener
Scotland's head coach says Adam Hastings is 'ready to start' in the Six Nations.
Jan 27, 22:07
![Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Finn Russell sent home from Scotland training camp for 'breach of discipline'
The fly-half will miss Scotland's Six Nations opener against Ireland.
Jan 23, 14:27