Ireland thump Scotland to set up second Championship title in succession
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Ireland ran away with things at Murrayfield on Saturday, beating Scotland 40-10 to set them up to retain the Six Nations trophy and celebrate with their travelling fans just a few hours later.
It was their first back-to-back Championship title win since 1949.
Powerhouse Sean O'Brien was in commanding form yet again, scoring two tries to add to those scored by Paul O'Connell and Jared Payne, who picked up his first for his newly adopted country.
With the result, England couldn't pull them in, despite a valiant effort against France.
O'Brien has since said that the squad have learned some…
It was their first back-to-back Championship title win since 1949.
Powerhouse Sean O'Brien was in commanding form yet again, scoring two tries to add to those scored by Paul O'Connell and Jared Payne, who picked up his first for his newly adopted country.
With the result, England couldn't pull them in, despite a valiant effort against France.
O'Brien has since said that the squad have learned some…
