Ireland secure fourth-ever Grand Slam with battling victory over 14-man England

Andy Farrell's men were made to fight for the the Grand Slam crown at the Aviva Stadium.
JOYOUS SCENES: Ireland celebrate winning the Grand Slam. Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

JOYOUS SCENES: Ireland celebrate winning the Grand Slam. Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Ireland 29 England 16

Ireland made history in Dublin on Saturday as they completed just the fourth Grand Slam in their history as they were crowned Guinness Six Nations champions on home soil for the first time in 75 years with a bonus-point victory over England.

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