Rugby heroes hail homecoming as ‘incredible’

HUNDREDS turned out at Dublin Airport yesterday to welcome home the Triple-Crown winning Irish rugby team.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2006 - 00:00
Michael Brennan

Players hugged babies and signed autographs while the cheers of more than 400 supporters rang out.

Team captain Brian O’Driscoll, who lifted the Triple Crown trophy into the air with manager Eddie O’Sullivan, said he was amazed at the reaction.

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