The tension was palpable throughout the game, with Dan Sheehan's try and Finn Russell's penalties keeping the score tight in a nervy first half.
However, Andrew Porter's crucial try widened the gap for Ireland, only for Huw Jones to give Scotland a glimmer of hope with a late score.
In the end, Ireland managed to hold on to their lead in the dying moments, securing their championship victory in a nail-biting finale
Watching the celebrations, former England fly-half Andy Goode wrote on X: "When Dan Sheehan and Andrew Porter do Peter O’Mahony dirty! A lot of blokes worst nightmare having their top pulled up on live TV!"
Six Nations Sack Race Odds:
Previously sharing the spotlight with France's Fabien Galthie, Gatland now stands alone at the helm of this precarious ranking.
Betting sites have adjusted their odds accordingly, with Gatland's likelihood of departure shortening from 3/1 just a week ago. Presently, he surpasses Galthie and Scotland's Gregor Townsend, positioning himself as the prime candidate for an exit from the Six Nations stage.
#6. Andy Farrell (Ireland) - 15/1
#5. Gonzalo Quesada (Italy) - 12/1
#4. Steve Borthwick (England) 5/1
Steve Borthwick, Head Coach of England Rugby during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#3. Gregor Townsend (Scotland) - 9/2
Gregor Townsend, Head Coach of Scotland during the Scotland Captains Run ahead of the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Friday 3rd February 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
#2. Fabien Galthie (France) - 9/2
Fabien Galthie, Head Coach of Barbarians during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK