Ireland and France clear of the field – what we learned from the Six Nations
Ireland were crowned Grand Slam champions with a hard-fought victory over England in Dublin, bringing to a close a captivating Guinness Six Nations.
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Steve Borthwick excited about England’s future with World Cup on horizon
England boss Steve Borthwick insists he is excited about his players’ World Cup potential as he begins a thorough inquest into an underwhelming Guinness Six Nations campaign.
Gareth Southgate: Harry Kane didn’t need picking up after World Cup penalty miss
England boss Gareth Southgate says there has been no need to put an arm around Harry Kane after his World Cup heartache.
Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton as Ireland’s best player ever after Dublin win
Andy Farrell hailed Johnny Sexton as the greatest player in Ireland’s history as the pair celebrated a stunning Grand Slam triumph following a tense 29-16 bonus-point victory over 14-man England.
Ireland beat England to win their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton became the Six Nations all-time record points scorer after landing a penalty, also going on to convert Sheehan's double and another try by Robbie Henshaw.
World no 1 Ireland sink England to win Six Nations Grand Slam
Hooker Dan Sheehan scored two tries to help steer Ireland to a 29-16 victory over England on Saturday for their fourth Five/Six Nations Grand Slam.
Six Nations latest: Ireland on course for Grand Slam as they lead England at the interval
England drew first blood through an Owen Farrell penalty as part of an encouraging start for the visitors that included significant headway made at the breakdown compared to France a week earlier.
Josh Van Der Flier feels becoming world player of year has made him a marked man
Josh Van Der Flier believes he has become a marked man since being crowned world player of the year as he seeks to celebrate his 50th Ireland cap with Grand Slam glory.