IRELAND enjoyed a jubilant homecoming at Dublin airport on Sunday afternoon, as hundreds of fans turned out to welcome back the Six Nations champions.
Captain Paul O’Connell led the team out to greet the waiting crowds, with a replica Six Nations trophy in tow, as the real one only arrives from Twickenham later in the week.
Ireland retained their Six Nations title after an extraordinary final day in which England fell short of the 26-point winning margin they needed as they beat France 55-35.
The day began with Wales dominating Italy 61-20 in Rome, but it was O'Connell's men who rounded off proceedings victorious with an impressive 40-10 victory against Scotland.
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