Ireland won their fourth Grand Slam as they wore down 14-man England in a tense Six Nations finale in Dublin.
Elsewhere, there were Super Saturday wins for France against Wales and Scotland against Italy.
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Six Nations Round 5 Team of the Week
15. Thomas Ramos (France)
Planet Rugby 8/10: "Pinpoint off the tee, scoring five penalties and two conversions, and also a threat on the counter-attack. He finished with two assists in another good performance."
14. Damien Penaud (France)
Planet Rugby 8/10: "Touched down twice more to continue his fine form, while Wales struggled to deal with him whenever he got his hands on the ball."
13. George North (Wales)
RUCK 8/10: "The winger had a memorable day as he broke Shane Williams' record for the most Six Nations tries by a Welshman."
12. Bundee Aki (Ireland)
Irish Mirror 8/10: "Stood up to the challenge of Manu Tuilagi's return with typical bravery."
RTE 8/10: "A tough no-nonsense outing from the Connacht player. He carried 15 times for 78 metres and was a constant go-to man in midfield. Nailed all seven of his tackles too and picked a lovely pass for Henshaw's try."
11. Duhan Van Der Merwe (Scotland)
RUCK 8/10: "Took to the skies for a memorable try, and was a powerhouse threat along the left wing."
Planet Rugby 8/10: "Scored a magnificent try and it always took two or three men to bring him to ground. His surging run also set up the final and decisive score."
Herald 8/10: ]"Took his chance superbly to score from an apparently impossible position for Scotland’s first try, and had enough energy left at the end to start the counter-attack that ended with Kinghorn’s third try."
10. Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
RUCK 9/10: "Three tries and stepped up excellently for absent Finn Russell. Muscled his way to score a good try on the half hour mark, and again shortly after half time. Breakaway try secured victory and kicked crucial points from the tee."
9. Antoine Dupont (France)
Planet Rugby 9/10: "Rarely drops below an 8/10 and didn’t here. Not quite the sheer perfection of last week but, to be honest, not far off."
1. Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)
RUCK 8/10: "Cries of 'Schoooooeeeee' broke out across Murrayfield for every Schoeman carry, a big impact up front from the prop, entertaining Murrayfield with line breaks."
Planet Rugby 8/10: "Becoming a superb international prop after a fine showing at Murrayfield on Saturday. Play in the loose matched by his dominance at the set-piece."
2. Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
Guardian 8/10: "His first try after 32 minutes hauled Ireland back into the game. Always a thorn in England’s side."
Irish Mirror 9/10: "Was a boost that he could play. Fantastic burst of speed for his try."
RTE 9/10: "Clear player of the match as he took his two tries expertly and was a constant threat with his fancy footwork. Carried 10 times for 77 metres and made seven tackles. Lineout throwing was hit and miss."
3. Uini Atonio (France)
Rugby Pass 8/10: "His strength at the set piece came to the fore here and who would bemoan the giant tighthead a try on his 50th cap."
4. Ryan Baird (Ireland)
Guardian 9/10: "Not bad for Ireland’s fourth-choice lock. Carried well and solid in the set-piece. In 11 games has not been on a losing side."
Irish Mirror 8/10: "Big 58th minute turnover. Plenty of big hits and hard running but handling let him down at times."
RTE 8/10: "Was involved in a couple of brilliant interventions that stopped England gaining momentum. Claimed four lineouts, carried 11 times and made 10 tackles. Made a superb winding run that got the crowd going."
5. Romain Taofifenua (France)
"There was a sense that the Toulon second row was pushing the injured Paul Willemse for his spot and his strong display here won’t dampen that argument. Got through a lot of heavy-duty body moving and scored a turnover here."
6. François Cros (France)
Planet Rugby 8/10: "Continues to be an utter nuisance and a real disruptive pressure on defence. He is invaluable to this French outfit."
7. Josh Van der Flier (Ireland)
Guardian 8/10: "Possibly the brightest star in this stellar side. That red scrum cap was everywhere. Quick thinking set up Sheehan’s try."
8. Jack Dempsey (Scotland)
RUCK 8/10: "Superb performance - Shone in attack and defence, a fan favourite for Man of the Match."
Rugby Pass 8/10: "Followed an excellent performance against Ireland with another. A supremely strong carrier and a huge defensive shift with 20+ tackles"
Planet Rugby 9/10: "Another mammoth effort from the former Wallaby. "
