James Haskell: ‘Ireland imposed themselves’

James Haskell insists Ireland "got away with a lot" in England’s 19-9 Six Nations defeat at the Aviva Stadium but can only admire the champions’ canny approach.

The Grand Slam has eluded Stuart Lancaster’s men for a fourth successive year and they must hope Joe Schmidt’s unbeaten side slip up in their fixtures against Wales and Scotland to keep them relevant to the title race.

Outwitted tactically and outmuscled, subdued England must also examine the brainless indiscipline that played into the hands of the new tournament favourites and that will dominate a frosty debrief this week.