'I knew we could get a big result': Joe McCarthy savours Twickenham triumph

NO ORDINARY JOE: Joe McCarthy with his family, from left, father Joe, brother Andrew, and mother Paula. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Ireland lock Joe McCarthy savoured a memorable first victory at Twickenham by reflecting on the pain the team had suffered following a heavy defeat in their Guinness Six Nations opener against France at the start of the month.

The 24-year-old roared back into form as Ireland registered a record 42-21 win over England on Saturday to banish the demons of the first-round 36-14 loss at Stade de France and he acknowledged that Paris setback could left deep wounds.