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Rugby-Ireland win Six Nations on points difference from England

LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Ireland won the Six Nations Championship on points difference from England and Wales following an extraordinary final day on Saturday. Wales routed Italy 61-20 before Ireland beat Scotland 40-10 and England overcame France 55-35, leaving Ireland as champions with a better points difference by six over England. Wales finished third with France fourth, Italy fifth and Scotland in last place. (Editing by Ed Osmond)