Ireland crowned Six Nations champions
South African-born hooker Rob Herring sealed the deal as Ireland were made to sweat against 14-man England to claim a long-awaited Six Nations Grand Slam victory in Dublin on Saturday.
South African-born hooker Rob Herring sealed the deal as Ireland were made to sweat against 14-man England to claim a long-awaited Six Nations Grand Slam victory in Dublin on Saturday.
England captain Owen Farrell was recalled to the starting XV for the Six Nations climax against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, with Manu Tuilagi back in midfield.
Ireland may be hot favourites to beat England and seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend but veteran prop Cian Healy said on Tuesday their opponents were “bloody dangerous” despite a record thumping by France.
Ireland’s Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will miss this weekend’s Grand Slam decider against England after suffering injuries during Sunday’s win over Scotland.
A ruthless France side handed England a record home defeat on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive ahead of Super Saturday, while Wales beat Italy to record their first win of the Six Nations championship.
Follow the live action as Ireland host England in a #SixNations Grand Slam decider in Dublin. #IREvENG
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday that Jonathan Danty was eager to face England after being selected for this weekend’s Six Nations game.
Follow the live action as England face France at Twickenham Stadium. #ENGvFRA
Ireland overcame a scare in Rome to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive, before England battled to their first #SixNations win in Cardiff for six years after an absorbing contest with Wales on Saturday.
England scored 12 unanswered points in the second half to beat Wales in Cardiff on Saturday night.