Route to the title: How Ireland won a Six Nations Grand Slam

Ireland were crowned Grand Slam champions on Irish soil for the first time since 1948 after victory over England.

Dan Sheehan's two tries and further scores from Robbie Henshaw and Rob Herring ultimately elevated Andy Farrell's class of 2023 alongside the heroes of 1948, 2009 and 2018 on a historic occasion at a rowdy Aviva Stadium.

It is Ireland's fourth Grand Slam, and the first time it has been clinched at Lansdowne Road. Their first was won in Belfast 75 years ago, with the 2009 and 2018 Slams sealed in Cardiff and Twickenham respectively.

Here is how Farrell’s side were crowned champions...

A statement victory for Ireland in the opening game of the tournament as two early tries quashed any hopes of Warren Gatland making a winning return to the Wales coaches' box.

Caelan Doris and James Ryan both touched down within nine minutes of the kick-off to quieten the Cardiff crowd, while James Lowe’s intercept try put the result to bed before half-time.

Ireland’s performance levels dropped after the interval but Josh van der Flier’s late try ensured they took maximum points from the Principality Stadium.

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No 1 faced No 2 in the world for the first time in Six Nations history and it was Ireland who emerged victorious after one of the championship’s greatest games.

Ireland outscored the defending champions by four tries to one, with three of them coming in the opening 26 minutes as Hugo Keenan, James Lowe and Andrew Porter all crossed.

Ireland left a number of other