The 29-16 win over England is Eire’s first Six Nations title since 2018 and the fourth Grand Slam.

Eire accomplished their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over England on the Aviva Stadium, powerfully underlining their standing because the world’s top-ranked rugby union staff forward of September’s World Cup .

The Irish entered the Championship as favorites and swept it away to make an enormous assertion six months from the Rugby World Cup, the place they’ve by no means gained a knockout tie.

A month after beating defending champions and second-placed France at residence, Eire managed a sport however England fell quick and took most factors from a win and a minimal of 4 tries on a jam-packed Lansdowne Highway.

Andy Farrell’s aspect have been worthy of their clear sweep, profitable all of their video games by 13 factors or extra and ending France’s 14-game unbeaten streak en route in among the finest video games in historical past. championship in current reminiscence.

Two tries from Dan Sheehan and one every from Robbie Henshaw and Rob Herring noticed Eire end forward of second-place France and third-place Scotland whereas a 3rd defeat for England left them behind. fourth place.

Captain Jonathan Sexton obtained the proper send-off in his last Six Nations match with a second Grand Slam and the championship’s all-time factors file. He limped off with six minutes to go to a standing ovation.

The 37-year-old rose to 560 factors to surpass Ronan O’Gara, his predecessor as fly-half, in his sixtieth and last Six Nations Take a look at. O’Gara performed 63.

O’Gara stays Eire’s high scorer with 1,083 factors and Sexton with 1,050 going into the sport in opposition to England.

Higher nonetheless for native followers amid St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations, it was the primary time Eire sealed the Grand Slam in Dublin after doing so at Twickenham (2018), Cardiff (2009 ) and Belfast (1948).