Ireland clinch Grand Slam after holding off resilient England

Ireland won their fourth Grand Slam as they wore down 14-man England in a tense Six Nations finale in Dublin. Two early Owen Farrell penalties put England ahead before Ireland hit back with a well-worked Dan Sheehan try, Robbie Henshaw would also cross the whitewash with Sheehan adding a second and the bonus point was secured by Rob Herring

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Ireland dig deep to see off 14 man England

Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations championship hopes remain alive and well after beating 14-man England 32-15 at Twickenham. Ireland were forced to dig deep in the second half as the hosts paid no heed to their numerical disadvantage to draw level through the boot of Marcus Smith.

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English efficiency defeats insipid Ireland

Jonny May scored two tries to lead England to an easy 18-7 win over Ireland at Twickenham in the Autumn Nations Cup. The result is the fourth loss in a row the Irish have suffered to their English foes as Ireland again failed to test the England defence.

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England ease to victory over Ireland at Wembley

Ireland were beaten by England for the first time in 35 years tonight as Stephen Kenny’s search for a maiden win continued. Harry Maguire headed the hosts ahead with Jadon Sancho adding a second. The third goal came via a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty.

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England excel against impotent Ireland

George Ford, Elliot Daly and Luke Cowan-Dickie scored tries as England forced their way back into the 2020 Six Nations title race with a resounding 24-12 win over error-plagued Ireland at Twickenham.

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