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In pictures: Ireland's women capture first ever Triple Crown

The Irish team travelled to Scotland where they prevailed in almost perfect conditions.
5.40pm, 23 Feb 2013
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THE IRISH WOMEN’S rugby team made history on Saturday by winning the Tripe Crown for the first time.

As well as setting the side up for a tilt at their first Grand Slam, the win also secured their qualification for the 2014 World Cup.

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    Joy Neville in the dressing room before the game. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Ireland's pre-match team huddle. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Alison Miller scores her first try of the game. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Fiona Coghlan tries to break the Scottish line. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Sophie Spence can't escape the attentions of Scotland's Jade Konkel. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Niamh Briggs hands off Lisa Ritchie of Scotland. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Alison Miller and Sophie Spence celebrate at the final whistle. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    Fiona Coghlan, Lynne Cantwell and Joy Neville celebrate the Irish win. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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    The Ireland players celebrate after their historic Triple Crown success. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Joy Neville in the dressing room before the game. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Ireland's pre-match team huddle. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Alison Miller scores her first try of the game. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Fiona Coghlan tries to break the Scottish line. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Sophie Spence can't escape the attentions of Scotland's Jade Konkel. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Niamh Briggs hands off Lisa Ritchie of Scotland. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Alison Miller and Sophie Spence celebrate at the final whistle. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • Fiona Coghlan, Lynne Cantwell and Joy Neville celebrate the Irish win. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
  • The Ireland players celebrate after their historic Triple Crown success. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland Women’s side capture first ever Triple Crown after Scottish win

Snapshot: Ireland’s women ready for battle ahead of Triple Crown decider in Scotland

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    Hightower
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    May 11th 2018, 5:34 PM

    Not much cover at RB may bring in Rafael or Fabio

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    EK
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    May 11th 2018, 5:56 PM

    @Hightower: with Danilo on the bench.

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    May 11th 2018, 5:39 PM

    Such a pity, last chance to represent his country in a major tournament, gotta feel for the man.

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    Fionn Falcao
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    May 11th 2018, 5:44 PM

    @Now or Never: absolute douche tho.

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    May 11th 2018, 7:38 PM

    Are they certain??? I mean he does have form with faking injury. Maybe this is his best performance yet?

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    Marko Polo
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    May 11th 2018, 6:12 PM

    Best RB ever to play the game. Shame.

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    Stephen Bolger
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    May 11th 2018, 6:18 PM

    @Marko Polo: cafu

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    Clay Davis
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    May 11th 2018, 6:55 PM

    @Stephen Bolger: John O Shea

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    Gareth Keenan
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    May 11th 2018, 8:38 PM

    @Clay Davis: Paul McShane

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    David Cowhig
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    May 11th 2018, 6:32 PM

    Shame. He’s an entertaining player to watch

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