Ireland’s Slam dreams dashed

Ireland’s U20 Grand Slam dream died at Adams Park in High Wycombe last night after they failed to fully recover from a strong opening by England.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012 - 00:00

England U20 20 Ireland U20 9 John Fallon

It seemed in the opening quarter that England were going to run riot but Ireland did grow in strength even if they never looked like winning the game.

Yet, Mike Ruddock’s men should have no fears when the sides meet in the pool stages of the Junior World Championship in South Africa in June.

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<p>After retirement, Brian Smith moved into coaching and worked as an assistant under England head coach Martin Johnson from 2008 to 2011. Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland</p>

Former Wallabies and Ireland player Brian Smith dies aged 59

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