Ireland extract the maximum to secure Six Nations triple crown

Munster's Conor Murray dived over for a 79th minute try off a lineout to secure the bonus point at the Aviva, Ireland's fourth of the tournament.
Ireland extract the maximum to secure Six Nations triple crown

SUPER SPIN: Ireland's Conor Murray pirouette's h way past Scotland's Rory Darge for the important fourth try at the Aviva Stadium. 

Guinness Six Nations: Ireland 26 Scotland 5

Andy Farrell's Ireland have set up a grandstand finish to the Six Nations championship by securing a bonus point and Triple Crown win over Scotland in Dublin - piling the pressure on Fabien Galthie's France to beat old rivals England later Saturday to deny the men in green the championship as well.

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