INTERNATIONAL rugby league returned to Scotland for the first time since 1911 at Partick Thistle's Firhill Stadium last night, but Glasgow remained massively unimpressed.

Not that there was any expectation of a packed house, and an official crowd of 1,147 - that looked on the generous side - offered something to build on for Scotland's development officer and winger Graeme Thompson.

There was also a victory to celebrate for the Scots, who were beaten by four points in the first meeting between the sides in Dublin a year ago.

Hanlan's well-worked try in the 53rd minute signalled an Irish improvement, but the revival withered through ill-discipline.