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Ireland crowned Six Nations champions again after battling 17-13 win over Scotland in dublin

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Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions for the second successive year as they battled to victory over Scotland in Dublin.

Andy Farrell’s side went into Super Saturday knowing they just needed to avoid defeat to defend their title, while two bonus points would also have been enough to ensure England’s trip to France later in the day did not have silverware on the line.

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