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 and Ireland collide in a pivotal Six Nations fixture as Gregor Townsend’s hosts bid to prove their title candidacy. Having overcome an Italian fightback in round one, Scotland are back at Murrayfield searching for a long-awaited win over their rivals that would swell belief for the campaign.

Ireland scored four tries in Murrayfield to beat Scotland 32-18 in round two of the Six Nations with the victory meaning they have now won 11 games in a row over Gregor Townsend's men. Read more. Watch: Ireland react to Six Nations win over Scotland.

EDINBURGH (Reuters) -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. Tries from Calvin Nash,

Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a 32-18 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.Defeat left Scotland, who launched their Six Nations by beating Italy 31-19 in Edinburgh,

Ireland scored four tries in Murrayfield to beat Scotland 32-18 in round two of the Six Nations with the victory meaning they have now won 11 games in a row over Gregor Townsend's men.