Eire vs England LIVE: Six Nations 2023 outcome and response as Eire seal grand slam after pink card

England could have fallen quick however there was some much-needed struggle proven by Steve Borthwick’s aspect, maybe giving the England head coach just a little extra confidence his workforce are heading in vaguely the appropriate course forward of the autumn’s World Cup. The hole that must be closed continues to be large, in fact, but it surely wasn’t the thumping many feared.

It’s one of the dominant Grand Slams in historical past, too – 5 sides overwhelmed, all by a margin in double digits. That’s to not say Eire weren’t examined, surviving important first half rigours in opposition to France, Scotland and England, and a little bit of a fright in opposition to Italy, however the very best aspect on the earth have proved precisely that throughout this Six Nations.

The Irish squad embrace, sharing nice hugs and broad smiles within the ecstasy of Grand Slam triumph. They actually needed to work for it, and who is aware of what might need occurred had the officers considered Freddie Steward’s problem in a different way, however you fancy that regardless of the circumstances this sensible Eire aspect would have discovered a manner.

For the fourth time in championship historical past, Eire are Grand Slam champions.

Nothing doing on the maul, nor across the fringes, both. Owen Farrell is wanting males to go to, compelled to throw to Henry Slade on the blindside, who’s caught just a little off-guard and behind the gainline by Conor Murray.

A go flies errant, and Eire rush by after Manu Tuilagi. Knocked on by Irish fingers – it issues not. IRELAND HAVE WON THE GRAND SLAM!

One final shot for England as a excessive deal with permits Owen Farrell to seek out the left nook. Jamie George will throw the lineout.

A transformed England rating would earn the guests a shedding bonus level, which they might most likely benefit after a battling efficiency. You need to marvel the place this kind of struggle was in opposition to France.

Into the ultimate minute. Andy Farrell can barely cover his personal grin within the coaches’ field, and Robbie Henshaw is biting his lip, too. A particular second for all concerned – overlook the pink card in the present day, this has been an impressive marketing campaign by which Eire have been constantly the very best aspect by a distance.

The substitute hooker clinches it!

Dublin, get able to have fun. Rob Herring produces the broadest of smiles as he spots England wanting defenders on the blindside because the Irish maul begins to type.

A pair of backs might need been a contact sad with Herring had he not been in a position to attain for the road, the hooker eschewing his help to go it alone however in a position to place cleanly down. That’s the bonus level rating, too.

It’s not the prettiest from Willis, lifting Ross Byrne past the horizontal and dumping him excessive of an England teammate. It’s extra clumsy than reckless, however a yellow card is about honest, and England will finish the sport with solely 13 on the sphere.

Dan Sheehan is called Participant of the Match.