Summary

  • FT: Ireland 43-21 Scotland (14:10 GMT)

  • Ruthless Ireland retain Triple Crown with bonus-point victory

  • Andy Farrell's side will win title if England beat France at 20:10 GMT

  • Osborne scores early try for pumped up Ireland but Graham levels soon after following 19-phase move

  • Sheehan crosses to put Ireland back in front after frantic opening and Baloucoune races over for a third

  • Russell gets over in the second half to cut the gap before Murray scores debut try but Darge hits back for Scotland again

  • Two tries from O'Brien and a Crowley penalty then stretches Ireland's lead

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  1. The final whistlepublished at 17:57 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland lift the Triple CrownImage source, Getty Images

    That's all from today's game in Dublin, and it lived up to the billing.

    You can read Matt Gault's report from Dublin here, and keep an eye on the BBC Sport app and website for reaction and highlights.

    Now, Wales are currently taking on Italy as they look to get their first win in this year's tournament. You can follow that one here.

    Then, later on, you can also follow England's trip to France, where Ireland will be hoping for a favour from the visitors in what will be a nervy watch.

    That's all from us, but all eyes move to Paris. Come on England?

    We'll roll with it, for one night only!

  2. The permutationspublished at 17:54 GMT 14 March

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    So, what do Ireland need to happen later on?

    It's actually quite simple.

    If England win in Paris then Ireland will be Six Nations champions.

    A France win of any kind, however, will mean the trophy stays in Paris.

  3. Postpublished at 17:51 GMT 14 March

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  4. Postpublished at 17:48 GMT 14 March

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    Huge credit has to go to Scotland, who played their part in another epic.

    It's a fine line between heartbreak and glory.

    It wasn't to be today.

    Blair Kinghorn dejectedImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 17:45 GMT 14 March

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    Darragh Murray and Ronan KelleherImage source, Getty Images

    Try? Check.

    Win? Check.

    Triple Crown? Check.

    Six Nations title? Who knows.

    What a debut for Darragh Murray.

  6. Postpublished at 17:42 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Farrell on Rob Baloucoune's Six Nations campaign: "We saw another amazing finish from him today. Similar to Stu [McCloskey], to deliver and go onto the next one and be consistently good is hard to do at this level when it's new to you and he has grown massively in confidence, we have seen that daily and it's what you do now out of camp and how you progress in the next few months and the summer."

  7. Postpublished at 17:39 GMT 14 March

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    Stuart McCloskeyImage source, Getty Images

    Just two NFL-style assists for Stuart McCloskey in this year's Six Nations.

    Six assists in total, plus one huge tackle on Marcus Smith.

    The Irish fridge can play.

    Is he in the conversation for player of the tournament?

  8. Postpublished at 17:37 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Farrell on the strength and depth going forward: "We talked during the week about the next 18 months and how we are going to map it out and what we're trying to chase down. There are going to be a lot of firsts that can happen and how difficult the road is going to be but the thing is making sure you grow the squad to be able to do that and the belief with it.

    "With the injuries coming back, some of them will compete, some of them won't be back for that tour [Nations Championship] but some of them coming back and the rest of the lads who 100% believe this is their team and they're able to deliver for their team at this level will only make us stronger to tackle those circumstances you talk about."

  9. Postpublished at 17:34 GMT 14 March

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    Here's the best of the action from Dublin.

  10. Postpublished at 17:33 GMT 14 March

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    Tommy O'Brien scores a tryImage source, Getty Images

    What it means.

  11. Get Involvedpublished at 17:32 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland with a small population continues to punch above its weight. With younger players coming in and giving stellar performances, the future looks very bright for us!

    Mike, Dartford

    As an Ulsterman it is satisfying to see home grown players performing so well throughout the tournament. There has been a dearth of Ulster talent at the highest level for quite a while so great to see fortunes turning. Also mighty result against Edinburgh last night even without their top flight players.

    David, East Antrim

    Very disappointed one of our best chances of beating Ireland . We are as good as them but once again. V frustrating

    Andrew, Selkirk

  12. Postpublished at 17:29 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Farrell on Jack Crowley's performance: "I thought he was outstanding today. He committed to his performance in every aspect. It wasn't just the goal kicking or the ball in the air but you could see he committed to every aspect of the game and led the team really well.

    Jack CrowleyImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 17:26 GMT 14 March

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    All smiles for Ireland as Caelan Doris lifts the Triple Crown.

    Media caption,

    Ireland lift the Triple Crown trophy

  14. Get Involvedpublished at 17:24 GMT 14 March

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    Just too many mistakes in the first half, also Ireland scored without much effort. Proud of the way we fought in the second half but were beaten by a more clinical team

    Mat, Newcastle

    James Lowe showed against Italy that he's still a great player so maybe you can't completely take him out of the setup, but having O'Brien and Baloucoune on the wings has to be the first choice going forward - in the past we've seen how damaging pace has been against Irish teams, now they have their own speedsters you can see how much of an impact it has on your attack. Don't think Baloucoune's try or O'Brien's second try are scored by wingers without top-end speed.

    Omar, London

    Very well done and excellent game of rugby, the green machine rolls on.

    Mike, Gloucester

  15. Postpublished at 17:22 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Farrell on the influence of the crowd: "It was our responsibility to bring the crowd into the game and I don't think we have heard that crowd like that here for some time. That's what we're chasing to all be in it together, that's what we've done in the past and hopefully people can see where we are going in the future."

  16. Postpublished at 17:18 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    More from Andy Farrell on different players' performances: "Look at the lads who took the field today who it was their first tournaments, someone like Darragh Murray to come in, played his first caps in the summer but to come in and score the try and charge down, his line-out was great.

    "Mikey Milne, to perform like that, you could go through it like that and talk about everyone.

    "There are a couple of standout stories. The Tom O'Toole thing is amazing. It's amazing what he has done, he should be unbelievably proud of himself, it's a tough thing to do but how he handled it and stood up is a fantastic story.

    "Stu McCloskey, he should be in the running for player of the tournament. For him to back it up five games on the trot is new in this format. To perform consistently at that high level is amazing and all because he is playing in a squad that is well connected.

    "I thought Caelan had one of his best games in his career. We could talk all night about this group, unbelievably proud."

  17. 'A good journey'published at 17:15 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Caelan Doris on Ireland's performance across the Six Nations: "It has been a good journey. We have shown good resolve in bouncing back. The Italy performance wasn't great but we got the win and it's been fairly linear in terms of trajectory since then. It's a great group. There's depth building and competition building in the squad.

    "We're moving in the right way and it's been enjoyable chasing someof the potential over the weeks."

  18. Postpublished at 17:13 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Andy Farrell on where the game was won: "They played well and kept banging the door down. I thought we had a ruthless edge to us in how we defended and converted in their 22. That was the story of the game really."

  19. Get Involvedpublished at 17:12 GMT 14 March

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    Well played Ireland. A solid effort but we were swatted away yet again by a ruthless and powerful team. It almost doesn't register anymore, its so boring. As for tonight, my favourite cheese is Comte so come on France, do all of your fromage friends a favour and get that win!!!

    Jamie, Coldingham

    Come on France the last thing I want is an English win to hand Ireland the title I want Borthwick out and an England win would see him stay a bit longer we need change now

    Peter, York

  20. 'It's been a hell of an eight weeks' - Farrellpublished at 17:09 GMT 14 March

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    Ireland Rugby

    Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking in the press conference: "Proud as punch of everyone involved. It's been a hell of an eight weeks, winning matters but what's happened over the eight weeks matters more to us in the sense that there is a lot of firsts; first caps and first Six Nations and first taking it to the final week when it matters for quite a few people in our group and how our group have come together and navigated their way through that is pretty special so we grow massively because of it, the group has become more resilient because of that."

    Andy FarrellImage source, Getty Images