Results
Notes
- ^1 The match was abandoned after 20 minutes due to bad weather, with the scores level on goals and Scotland ahead on tries. [9] The game was then replayed on 7 March 1885 in Scotland. [10]
Ireland and Scotland have played each other at rugby union in 142 matches, with Ireland winning 71 times, Scotland winning 66 times and five matches drawn. [1] Since 1989, the teams have competed for the Centenary Quaich during the Six Nations Championship.
| Details | Played | Won by Ireland | Won by Scotland | Drawn | Ireland points | Scotland points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Ireland | 69 | 39 | 26 | 4 | 850 | 660 |
| In Scotland | 71 | 30 | 40 | 1 | 839 | 845 |
| Neutral venue | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 17 |
| Overall | 142 | 71 | 66 | 5 | 1,752 | 1,522 |
RecordsNote: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
| AttendanceUp to date as of 7 October 2023
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| Decade | Ireland | Scotland | Drawn | Series winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 0 | 2 | 0 |  Scotland |
| 1880s | 1 | 9 | 0 | Scotland |
| 1890s | 2 | 6 | 2 | Scotland |
| 1900s | 3 | 6 | 1 | Scotland |
| 1910s | 3 | 2 | 0 |  Ireland |
| 1920s | 4 | 6 | 0 | Scotland |
| 1930s | 7 | 3 | 0 | Ireland |
| 1940s | 3 | 0 | 0 | Ireland |
| 1950s | 9 | 1 | 0 | Ireland |
| 1960s | 4 | 6 | 0 | Scotland |
| 1970s | 4 | 4 | 1 | Drawn |
| 1980s | 5 | 5 | 0 | Drawn |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 | 1 | Scotland |
| 2000s | 10 | 2 | 0 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 9 | 4 | 0 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 0 | Ireland |
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