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Ireland’s delight in Dublin: How social media reacted

Conor Murray with Stuart Hogg 10/3/2018
A Jacob Stockdale inspired Ireland secured a bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

A Jacob Stockdale inspired Ireland secured a bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The 28-8 triumph, along with a 22-16 defeat for England in Paris, means Joe Schmidt’s men have secured the NatWest 6 Nations crown.

Social media was awash with reaction to Ireland’s Championship title as players and teams congratulating a successful Irish side.

Stockdale scored two more tries against Scotland to continue his hot streak and there were plenty paying tribute to him and the standout Ireland performers

It wasn’t to be for Scotland but there was a celebrity fan at the Aviva cheering the side on in the shape of Gerard Butler.

And after victory – Ireland’s players shared their victory with their loved ones