The weekend has brought double Six Nations success for Ireland.

Needing a 27-point victory today to claim a second title in three years, the women's side hammered Scotland 73 points to three at Broadwood.

With the tries it was Niamh Briggs, Claire Molloy, Heather O'Brien, Gillian Bourke, Paula Fitzpatrick, Sophie Spence, Tania Rosser and two for Alison Miller.

The players are due back in Dublin at around 10pm this evening.

Ireland's Niamh Briggs lifts the cup. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Meanwhile the triumphant men's side landed at Dublin Airport this afternoon following their Six Nations win yesterday, after one of the most dramatic days of rugby in recent years.

Hundreds of fans showed up at Dublin Airport to greet the team as they arrived back with the trophy: