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Here's more from Sione Tuipulotu in his post-match press conference: "I'm proud of how we stepped up in the second half and we clawed it back to 26-21. I think Ireland were deserved winners today. Any time we got it back within one score they hit back again. It was hard for us to put scoreboard pressure.

"I'm proud of how we responded, but Ireland were deserved winners and credit to them.

On missing out on the Triple Crown: "Tonight I'll let my emotions brew a little bit. I've seen what has gone on behind the scenes after Italy. It's not an easy thing to do and I'm proud of the boys with how they rallied in this championship. My goal was to lift the Triple Crown on that field today but there's been progression. I don't feel like it's the end for this group. I'm proud of our championship."

Not even Irish captains are safe.

One year on, there's pesky shirt lifts everywhere.

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There's fast, and then there's Robert Baloucoune.

Tommy O'Brien, who scored two tries in the win, speaking to ITV: "It's pretty special you still hear the atmosphere in the full Aviva, it's the stuff of dreams.

"That score line flatters us massively, it was a tough game going into the final 20 minutes, it was nervy so delighted to get on the end of the last two and put the game away.

"Triple Crowns aren't easy so we definitely don't take it lightly. We'll be watching the game [France v England], I won't be singing Sweet Chariot but definitely rooting for England!"

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A penny for Darcy Graham's thoughts.

Ireland might have been there for the taking, but they are the ones celebrating at full-time.

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend tells BBC Scotland: "Hugely disappointed. We knew we had an opportunity to play a high level of rugby and we didn't do it enough.

"I know a huge effort went in. In such a physical match, that's great to see, but we needed to be more accurate.

"We were a bit passive in attack at times and we didn't get our spacing right in defence.

"They are a very good side and they have a good record against most teams in the world.

"Some elements of today were a really high level. We'll work out how we need to play better in other parts of the game.

"This is one of the toughest places to play in world rugby and their attack was excellent today."

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Mark raises an excellent point.

In the final play of the Ireland game against Italy in the second week, Jack Crowley missed touch and sent the ball dead as Andy Farrell's side chased a bonus point from a penalty.

He had been outstanding in that game (and largely for the remainder of the tournament) but that could be crucial.

Fine margins, and all that.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking on ITV: "The performance is one thing, it's the manner of it of the personnel that did it. There is a lot of firsts for us this time round, first caps and people playing in the Six Nations for the first time and playing in Super Saturday when it counts for the first time and all those things are going to stand for us in the long run."

On Stu McCloskey being nominated for player of the tournament: "He has to be doesn't he? The Irish fridge! He's immense. It's huge for Stu, he has bided his time all these years and what he has done is immense, the quality of performance he has done, I don't know when Stu last played five on the bounce for us and performed like that. It's magnificent what he's done."

On the impact of all the squad: "I thought the bench was immense. Nick Timoney came on and was unbelievable and the experienced guys have passed on what it means to be an international player and the rest are benefitting from it."

On their title hopes: C'mon England and all of that, but, listen we are proud of how we have performed when we've had to and that's five trophies in five years for us. I know it's a Triple Crown but it's hard to win over the years for Ireland and we're proud of that."

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Not to spoil Andy Farrell's post-match interview, but there was a pretty hefty "Come on England, and all that" in it.

He said it, but who am I to disagree?

Stay tuned for more from the Ireland head coach.

There's a very cute scene on the pitch as some of the Ireland squad's kids are chasing the 'spider cam' that moves on a wire over the top of the playing surface.

Some great memories being made there!

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This is going to be a quiet night at the library....not!

Tom English
BBC Scotland chief sports writer on Sportsound

It's unbelievable that Ireland keep beating Scotland in the same way.

There was a reason why Scotland were a bit passive in attack - because Ireland kept smashing them.

What has to happen for the tide to turn here is that lots of the Irish forwards need to retire!

Tadhg Beirne is a force of nature, he is so so smart, so tough and he dominated this game.

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu tells BBC Scotland: "I'm gutted. We really set our sights on coming here and getting a result, but Ireland were too good today.

"[Collisions] are where it was won and lost. I'm proud of the way we stuck in it, but we can't make the errors we did.

"I think we've made progression, but we want to be where these guys are with a trophy.

"We were physically prepared, it's on us as players."

Robert Baloucoune, who has been named the Six Nations' rising star: "It's probably something I didn't think would happen. At 28 I think I'm a bit old to be getting named a rising star. You have to put your best foot forward and take your opportunity."

Short and sweet from the Ulster wing, who has cemented his place on Ireland's wing after a brilliant tournament.

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