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That was Ireland's 13th outright title, including wins in the old Home and Five Nations. That puts them one behind Scotland. Three of Ireland's titles have come in the Six Nations era. By the way, Scotland have now been wooden spoonists 33 times in all, only three behind Ireland. And on that bombshell, it's time to say goodnight and it's been lovely having you all. Goodnight.

Marek: Enough of all this free flowing rugby - lets get back to the days of the 3-0 slugfest.

Dr Tom Crick: Well played Ireland. Fantastic final day of the Six Nations... Can England and Wales maintain this form into the Rugby World Cup?

Steve Mitchell: Ford cost England more points than Haskell if you are looking for blame... also look at Lancaster's tactics!

Former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer:, external Just goes to show what you can achieve when you play positive rugby and show ambition to score points.

Italy wing Mirco Bergamasco:, external Congratulations Ireland for winning the 2015 Six Nations. #huge #team #mental

BBC commentator Conor McNamara:, external Never in doubt.

Jeremy Guscott
Former England centre on BBC One

"Congratulations Ireland, well deserved. It was in England's grasps on a number of occasions. England kind of buckled under pressure. At some point this side will get over the line, it could possibly be in the World Cup."

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell: "I never would have predicted such a game at Twickenham. Fair play to England and fair play to France. I've never received a trophy in such a bizarre situation. It's strange. In some ways it's better than last year."

When asked if this will be his last Six Nations: "I don't want it to be."

Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny:, external CHAMPIONS! #COYBIG

England head coach Stuart Lancaster on BBC One: "I'm gutted really. It was one of the most courageous performances I've seen from a team. It was an unbelievable game of rugby.

"The first two France tries hurt us. But to come back like we did - it will go down as one of the great games of rugby. Credit to Ireland, they beat us away from home, so congratulations to Joe Schmidt and his team."

Coverage on BBC One has come to a close but the women's international between England and France starts in 10 minutes and can be viewed on the Red Button. And remember, there's also a Six Nations documentary on Sunday at 1900 GMT on BBC Two - Six Nations Greatest Moments.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on BBC One: "It was tumultuous. Exhausting. I'm delighted on behalf of the team. I spare a thought for England, they were superb today and probably deserved a share of the spoils. I'm looking forward to being quite relaxed now. Hopefully we can keep going forward.

"Days like today build coronaries for coaches. But it also builds character. We're delighted and relieved."

Former England captain Will Carling:, external Wow!! What a game !! Who would have thought England would score 55 against France? Amazing. Great effort by England. Congrats to Ireland.

Ex-Wales prop Scott Quinnell:, external What a game. England very good. France good. Three teams left it all on the field. We need more days like this. Congratulations to Ireland. Great rugby.

Gloucester and Wales hooker Richard Hibbard:, external Fair play: Three amazing games.

Sir Clive Woodward
Former England coach on BBC One

"England should feel disappointed for 24 hours - then I'd sit them down and say 'wow, that was amazing'.

"I didn't think I could see this England team play like this, they were fantastic."

Paul O'Connell hoists aloft the Six Nations trophy for the second year in a row - will it be his last Six Nations? No clues yet, but it would no real surprise if he bowed out after the World Cup later this year. Especially if Ireland win it...

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll:, external GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET IN!!!!!!!!!!

Northampton and England prop Alex Corbisiero:, external Literally inches away from the championship, incredible performance. So proud of the boys, the whole country is.

Bristol and Wales lock Ian Evans:, external Probably seen more attacking rugby in the last games of Six Nations, than just winning rugby #sticktothestaggeredkickoffs

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Emma McNicholas: CHAMPIONS YES IRELAND!!!

John McEnerney: Full credit to all sides today except Italy. Great games, pure entertainment! Come on Ireland!

James Rowe: I CANNOT believe it! Gutted for England!

Marc Gilfoyle: Great effort by England. Use this as the fire this summer. Great tournament.

England scrum-half Ben Youngs on BBC One: "I don't really know what to say. I'm devastated.

"First of all congratulations to Ireland. From our point of view, we're devastated. We gave it a crack, but you can't let them get back in the game."

That was England's highest ever score against France, and France's total was only the second time in the Six Nations a team has scored 30 points or more and lost. Great scenes at Murrayfield as Ireland's players take to the field to a rapturous reception from those Irish fans that stayed to watch on the big screen.

Here's some food for thought - if Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg had touched that try down, as he should have, at the fag end of the game at Murrayfield, it would have been England's title...

Felicity Baines: I've never been so stressed in all my life...

Rhys Oates: What a great Six Nations this has been.

Alex Howells: This is mental and gripping in equal measure!

Eddie Butler
BBC Sport rugby union commentator

"An extraordinary game here. The title, after a colossal game between and England and France, is going to Ireland. But what a game it has been."

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC One

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"England will feel desolate. There is very little to choose between the top three teams on any given day."

What a game of rugby, what a day of rugby, it's been truly astonishing to be honest. Ireland win successive titles outright for the first time since 1949, England finish second, beating Wales on points difference by four. Well done Ireland, they were magnificent today. I'd love to be a fly on the wall wherever Paul O'Connell and his boys are at the moment...