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The sporting weekend in pictures

We take a look at the best pictures from a busy weekend of sport.

England stunned reigning champions Ireland 32-20 in Dublin on a dramatic opening weekend in the Six Nations which also saw Wales turn a 16-0 half-time deficit against France into a 24-19 win and a Blair Kinghorn hat-trick help Scotland see off Italy 33-20.

In the Caribbean the misery continued for England's cricketers as they fell to a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the second Test against the West Indies, losing the series.

Sergio Aguero's hat-trick helped Manchester City return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Arsenal, while Tottenham also won to ensure the Premier League title battle remained a three-horse race.

And Tom Brady helped secure a record-equalling sixth Super Bowl title for the New England Patriots who saw off the Los Angeles Rams 13-3.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at the best pictures from a busy weekend of sport.

George North celebrates scoring Wales' second try in their fightback against France (David Davies/PA).
George North celebrates scoring Wales' second try in their fightback against France (David Davies/PA).
Scotland's Blair Kinghorn dives over for the first time against Italy (Ian Rutherford/PA).
Scotland's Blair Kinghorn dives over for the first time against Italy (Ian Rutherford/PA).
Henry Slade dives over for England's third try against Ireland (Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA).
Henry Slade dives over for England's third try against Ireland (Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA).
But it was an afternoon to forget for Jonny Sexton and Ireland (Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA).
But it was an afternoon to forget for Jonny Sexton and Ireland (Lorraine O'Sullivan/PA).
England players Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Keaton Jennings, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are a picture of dejection after their defeat in the second Test (Ricardo Mazalan/AP).
England players Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Keaton Jennings, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes are a picture of dejection after their defeat in the second Test (Ricardo Mazalan/AP).
Victorious West Indies captain Jason Holder, meanwhile, was in a rather better mood (Ricardo Mazalan/AP).
Victorious West Indies captain Jason Holder, meanwhile, was in a rather better mood (Ricardo Mazalan/AP).
Son Heung-min celebrates his late winner for Tottenham against Newcastle (Steven Paston/PA).
Son Heung-min celebrates his late winner for Tottenham against Newcastle (Steven Paston/PA).
Gonzalo Higuain opened his account for Chelsea with a brace in the trashing of Huddersfield (John Walton/PA).
Gonzalo Higuain opened his account for Chelsea with a brace in the trashing of Huddersfield (John Walton/PA).
Peter Crouch made his presence felt on his return to the Premier League with Burnley (Martin Rickett/PA).
Peter Crouch made his presence felt on his return to the Premier League with Burnley (Martin Rickett/PA).
Cardiff's Bobby Reid holds up a shirt in honour of the missing Emiliano Sala after scoring against Bournemouth (Mark Kerton/PA).
Cardiff's Bobby Reid holds up a shirt in honour of the missing Emiliano Sala after scoring against Bournemouth (Mark Kerton/PA).
Fans view tributes to the Argentinian outside the Cardiff City Stadium ahead of the match (Mark Kerton/PA).
Fans view tributes to the Argentinian outside theCardiff City Stadium ahead of the match (Mark Kerton/PA).
Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates victory over Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA).
Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates victory over Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA).
Sergio Aguero celebrates the first of his three goals in Manchester City's win over Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA).
Sergio Aguero celebrates the first of his three goals in Manchester City's win over Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA).
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady lifts his son, Ben after his side beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Patriots Rams Super Bowl Football
New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds the trophy and his daughter, Vivian (John Bazemore/AP)

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