Last-gasp Madigan drop-goal clinches sensational Ireland victory

THE Six Nations Grand Slam is still within reach for Ireland following an amazing last-gasp victory at fortress Dubarry Park, Athlone, last night.

The Irish under-20 team has made this ground a real home for four seasons and lost just once. On this occasion, England were on the cusp of victory but Ireland’s never-say-die attitude finally won the day.

Ian Madigan dropped a goal in sensational fashion six minutes into injury time, just 90 seconds after Ian McKinley had sent an attempt wide in a bid to overturn an 18-16 England advantage. Madigan kicked the winning penalty deep into injury time against France three weeks ago.