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Ireland Capture Victory in Six Nations Opener

Ireland beat Scotland in their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon. 

Tries from Andrew Trimble, Jamie Heaslip and Rob Kearney helped Ireland to a 28 points to 6 win. 
 
Ireland’s other points came from the boot of Johnny Sexton, while Greig Laidlaw scored two penalties for Scotland. 
 
Jamie Heaslip put in a man of the match performance as Captain, after Paul O’Connell was ruled out before kick off with a chest infection. 
 
Ireland take on Wales next Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in their next game.
 
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