Ireland win the Grand Slam at Twickenham!!!

Ireland have secured the NatWest 6 Nations Grand Slam by beating England at Twickenham.

Ireland win the Grand Slam at Twickenham!!!
Sat, 17 Mar, 2018 - 16:53

England 15 Ireland 24

Ireland ignited the St Patrick's Day celebrations by completing the third Grand Slam in their history as England collapsed to a 24-15 defeat that nudges them towards NatWest 6 Nations despair.

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