As it happened: England v Ireland, Six Nations championship

Ireland miss the chance to win the Six Nations Championship today and their dream of winning back-to-back Grand Slams is over.
As it happened: England v Ireland, Six Nations championship

MATCH WINNER: Marcus Smith of England kicks a match winning drop-kick during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Thanks very much for following our live updates on a dramatic day for Irish rugby. We go again next Saturday when Ireland welcome Scotland to the Aviva Stadium. Reaction and analysis from Twickenham to follow over on our website throughout the evening.

Ireland miss the chance to win the Six Nations Championship today and their dream of winning back-to-back Grand Slams is over.

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