Two tries from Keith Earls, plus one from Cian Healy continued the home side’s recent dominance of the fixture. Duhan van der Merwe’s fine second-half score was scant consolation for the Scots who have not won in Dublin for over ten years.
So how did Gregor Townsend’s men rate in defeat?
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to see how The Scotsman rated Scotland’s players.
1. Rory Sutherland
A welcome return from injury for the Hawick prop who helped Scotland win a couple of notable scrum penalties. 6 Photo: Craig Williamson/SNS
2. Fraser Brown
Fiesty showing from the hooker who complained about eye-gouging at one point in the second half. Video evidence was inconclusive but there was definite contact to the face from an Irish hand, possibly Quinn Roux's. 6 Photo: Craig Williamson/SNS
3. Zander Fagerson
A willingness to carry ball before making way for Willem Nel with 13 minutes remaining. 6 Photo: Getty Images
4. Scott Cummings
Big shift in the engine room against a tough Irish pack before making way for Sam Skinner. 6 Photo: Craig Williamson/SNS