Ireland has taken a huge step to an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title by securing a bonus-point 32-18 win at Scotland, which lost two key players in the first half to a nasty clash of heads at Murrayfield.

Ireland remained on track for a Six Nations Grand Slam after handing Scotland a bruising 32-18 defeat in an impressive exhibition of stealth and power at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Scotland today host Six Nations champions Ireland. The Scots began their campaign with a bonus-point victory against Italy last weekend, but were certainly made to work for it at Murrayfield and will be up against it when the Irish come to town.