Determined Ireland batter Scots
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Two tries from Sean O'Brien helped Ireland to a record-equalling victory over Scotland at Murrayfield that puts them firmly in the driving seat to win the Six Nations championship.
Having seen Wales rout Italy earlier in the afternoon, Ireland knew they needed a win of at least 21 points in Edinburgh.
They managed that, and then some, leaving England with a mammoth task in the final match of the Six Nations - a win of 27 points against France at Twickenham.
There was anticipation in the air as Ireland arrived at Murrayfield hoping that Scotland would not stand in their way of a second…
