Six Nations champions due back in Dublin today

The Irish Rugby team will arrive at T2 Dublin Airport this afternoon after they claimed the Six Nations title in Paris

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Six Nations champions due back in Dublin today

The Irish Rugby team will arrive at T2 Dublin Airport this afternoon after they claimed the Six Nations title in Paris

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There were joyous scenes as Ireland beat France by 22 points to 20 in Brian O'Driscoll's last game in an Irish jersey.

Squad members will touch down at 2.30pm today.

Speaking to journalists after yesterday's epic match, Brian O'Driscoll admitted he was "dragging the arse out of (wearing the

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"It's been a fantastic Six Nations for us and I've enjoyed every second of it," he said.

"Even now, an hour after the game, I don’t want to take this jersey off yet. I know when I take it off, that will be the last time. It would be weird if I put it on at home and started walking around in it.

"So yes, I'm sort of dragging the arse out of it a little bit."

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