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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.

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

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