Battling Irish boys celebrate famous victory
After a tie with Scotland and a shock win over defending champions England, they knew they had to defeat Wales and then hope the other result would favour them.
After quite a battle Ireland were victorious over Wales 9½-5½, but it took another two hours before they could collect the trophy.
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