WALES Six Nations title hopes have been dashed after Ireland responded to their stunning win in Rome by crushing Scotland at Murrayfield.

Warren Gatland’s men piled the pressure on the Irish by battering Italy 61-20 but the men in green were just as dominant in Edinburgh.

They cruised to a 40-10 win that leaves England needing to thump France by 26 points at Twickenham to finish first.