Ireland take Six Nations glory after dramatic try-fest


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 22 Mar 2015

Rugby Union - Scotland v Ireland - RBS Six Nations Championship 2015 - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland - 21/3/15 Ireland celebrate winning the six nations Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland won the Six Nations Championship on points difference after beating Scotland 40-10 at Murrayfield on Saturday as comprehensive victories for England and Wales proved in vain on a dramatic final day featuring 27 tries.

Wales humbled Italy 61-20 to lay down a marker but Ireland's victory lifted them top of the standings and left England needing to beat France by 26 points to win the title.

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