Ireland wins 2024 Six Nations after close victory over Scotland

Ireland are the champions of the Six Nations title for the second time in a row - and for the sixth time overall.

But the hosts, led by Andy Farrell, just managed it with a 17-13 victory against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

They crushed Scotland's quest for a first Triple Crown in 34 years - which is awarded when a home nation defeats all three other nations in the UK.

Hooker Dan Sheehan set Ireland on course for glory with a try within 13 minutes, followed by a conversion kick by Jack Crowley.

But a pair of penalty goals from Scotland's Finn Russell meant Ireland were leading by just 7-6 at the break.

Andrew Porter’s second-half try broke the resistance of the Scots.

Supporters responded with a rousing rendition of the Fields of Athenry, fully believing the job was done.

However, home fans were forced to endure a nervy final couple of minutes. Replacement fly-half Harry Byrne was sin binned for a head-on-head challenge on Russell, and Scotland centre Jones touched down with 3 minutes left to spare.

Meanwhile, England finishes the Six Nations in third, after a dramatic defeat in their final match by second-placed France 33-31.

Steve Borthwick's men thought they were going to get their fourth win and finish second, but when they infringed just outside their half with seconds left, it earned France a penalty kick - which Thomas Ramos took on with success.

Just last weekend, England had ruined Ireland's chance at a Grand Slam.

Scotland is fourth.

And Wales picked up their first wooden spoon in 21 years after suffering a 24-21 defeat to Italy in Cardiff.

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