Ireland beat Italy 22-17 in the finale of the Six Nations rugby tournament on Saturday at Rome's Olimpico.
After scoring a victory over hosts Italy, champions Ireland are now to at the top of the Six Nations standings and could still win the title.
Ireland have 19 points from five matches having ended their campaign with four victories.
They must now hope that Wales beat England in Cardiff and Scotland defeat France in Paris later on Saturday to conquer their third consecutive Six Nations title.
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