Scotland's Six Nations campaign ended in familiar disappointment as they fell to Ireland in Dublin, extending their winless streak to 12 matches against the Irish. Despite showing flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament, including a stunning 50-point victory over eventual champions France, the Scots couldn't overcome their Dublin demons.

Huw Jones described the post-match feeling as having the 'wind taken out of our sails' after a performance that fell short of their ambitions. The defeat came on the final day when Scotland were still in contention for the title and playing for a Triple Crown, marking undeniable progress from previous years when such positions seemed impossible.

Third place represents Scotland's highest-ever finish in the Six Nations, yet for veterans like Jones, 'solid' no longer satisfies. With Gregor Townsend yet to solve the Irish puzzle that has plagued him at World Cups and multiple Six Nations campaigns, questions remain about Scotland's ceiling against elite opposition.