England Women deny Ireland Women the Grand Slam

The Ireland Women's challenge fell away in the final quarter at Donnybrook tonight as England secured their first Women's Six Nations title since 2012.

England Women deny Ireland Women the Grand Slam
Fri, 17 Mar, 2017 - 22:11

Ireland Women 7 England Women 34

The Ireland Women’s challenge fell away in the final quarter at Donnybrook tonight as England secured their first Women’s Six Nations title since 2012.

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