Bust-ups, buses and boardrooms – how Ireland and Scotland grew to hate each other
It’s not that Scotland want to beat Ireland, they want to be like them. And winning a Triple Crown would add a competitive nature to this one-sided relationship
George Turner of Scotland gets into a tussle with Johnny Sexton of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de France last October. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Netflix announced a second series of their unscripted Full Contact this week but the rivalry between Scotland and Ireland writes itself.
Off the field, at least. Even Ireland were stirred to pour some fuel on the fiery relationship this week, with Tadhg Beirne attempting to scotch Scotch verbals that emanated from the first series.
