RUGBY: Ireland crowned 2018 Six Nations Champions

Ireland have been crowned Six Nations champions after securing their third bonus point win over Scotland in Dubln on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Mar 2018, 17:35 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2018, 18:49 BST
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With England losing in France in the later game on Saturday, it means Ireland cannot be caught at the top of the table.

Joe Schmidt will now take his side to Twickenham on Satuirday, March 17, and attempt to take a clean sweep of trophies in this championship.

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This is Ireland's fourth Six Nations Championship success they achieved their last Grand Slam in 2009 with a win over Wales in Cardiff.

Although the championship is in the bag, Schmidt said he wanted this side to achieve everything they could.

"We will train as usual and do our usual and then see how it goes over there

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