Here’s how the snow forecast helped Jacob Stockdale's crucial try

Ireland's Grand Slam triumph owes everything to Jacob Stockdale's record-breaking scoring exploits - but also an unwitting helping hand from Twickenham's ground staff.

Here’s how the snow forecast helped Jacob Stockdale's crucial try

Ireland's Grand Slam triumph owes everything to Jacob Stockdale's record-breaking scoring exploits - but also an unwitting helping hand from Twickenham's ground staff.

Head coach Joe Schmidt's class of 2018 need never work again after claiming just a third NatWest 6 Nations Grand Slam for Ireland - with a 24-15 victory at England's traditional stronghold, and on St Patrick's Day to boot.

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