5 key players in Ireland’s successful Six Nations campaign

5 key players in Ireland’s successful Six Nations campaign

Ireland claimed their third NatWest 6 Nations title in five years with a week to spare.

Here, Press Association Sport examines five key players in Ireland’s victory march:

Jacob Stockdale

Ireland v Scotland – NatWest Six Nations – Aviva Stadium
Jacob Stockdale has been in fine form for Ireland (Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor Murray

Conor Murray
Conor Murray is one of the world’s best scrum-halves (Brian Lawless/PA)

Johnny Sexton

Johnny Sexton
Johnny Sexton has guided Ireland expertly (Brian Lawless/PA)

Andrew Porter

Andrew Porter
Andrew Porter has come of age this season (Brian Lawless/PA)

James Ryan

James Ryan
James Ryan has stepped up in the absence of key players (Niall Carson/PA)

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