World’s top-ranked team dominate Six Nations – Ireland’s route to the title

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Andy Farrell’s side continued to impress ahead of the World Cup.

World’s top-ranked team dominate Six Nations – Ireland’s route to the title

Ireland became Grand Slam champions for the fourth time following Saturday’s 29-16 Guinness Six Nations win over England in Dublin.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the world’s top-ranked nation’s other results in the championship.

Wales 10 Ireland 34 – February 4

Caelan Doris, right, claimed Ireland’s opening try of the tournament inside two minutes, before Josh Van Der Flier, left, sealed victory in Cardiff
Caelan Doris, right, claimed Ireland’s opening try of the tournament inside two minutes, before Josh Van Der Flier, left, sealed victory in Cardiff (Joe Giddens/PA)

Ireland 32 France 19 – February 11

Ireland avenged last year's damaging loss in Paris by ending France's 14-match winning run
Ireland avenged last year’s damaging loss in Paris by ending France’s 14-match winning run (Brian Lawless/PA)

Italy 20 Ireland 34 – February 25

Mack Hansen's two tries helped Ireland avoid an upset in Rome
Mack Hansen’s two tries helped Ireland avoid an upset in Rome (Steven Paston/PA)

Scotland 7 Ireland 22 – March 12

Ireland lost five key players to injury in Edinburgh, including Garry Ringrose
Ireland lost five key players to injury in Edinburgh, including Garry Ringrose (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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