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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Edward Elliot

Andy Farrell takes pride in Triple Crown as Ireland denied Six Nations title

Ireland players celebrate with the Triple Crown trophy (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

Head coach Andy Farrell declared himself “proud as punch” after Ireland clinched a fourth Triple Crown in five years with a 43-21 success over Scotland before being denied the Guinness Six Nations title by France.

Ireland moved top of the championship table by deservedly registering a 12th consecutive victory over the Scots – dating back to 2018 – in the opening match of “Super Saturday”.

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