Ireland still on Grand Slam course

Ireland 14 England 13

Sat, 28 Feb, 2009 - 18:54

Ireland 14 England 13

Ireland took a giant stride out of Wales’ shadow and towards their first Grand Slam in 61 years with an attritional victory over England at Croke Park.

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