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Ireland U20s march to successive Grand Slam titles

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IRELAND U20s 36 ENGLAND U20s 24 It's a back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slam for the Irish U20s after they ran out 12-point winners over England at Musgrave Park.The win in Cork capped a brilliant weekend for Irish rugby after Andy Farrell's senior side claimed their Slam when defeating the English at the Aviva Stadium.A brace of tries from Brian Gleeson and Hugh Gavin, along with key scores George Hadden and Fintan Gunne, was the platform that saw Richie Murphy's outfit make it five wins from five.England's cause was not helped with a red card and a yellow in the second period.Ireland's first try came on four minutes.

Hugh Gavin crosses in the corner after Ireland put together a number of phases. Great patience shown by the team as they sucked in the English defence.The visitors, however hit back just after the quarter hour, as they worked a lineout maul and from the first phase.

Monty Bradbury popped to Tobias Elliott who ran in under the posts.Gavin was again central as the Ireland got back in front on 27 minutes.

He won a penalty. the kick was to the corner. Lineout was won and Brian Gleeson was at the back of the maul to crash over the line.

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