Ireland's Grand Slam triumph owes everything to Jacob Stockdale's record-breaking scoring exploits - but also an unwitting helping hand from Twickenham's ground staff. Ireland's Jacob Stockdale scores his side's third try at Twickenham Stadium. Never in Ireland's wildest dreams could they have imagined beating England by a record Twickenham scoreline to seal a Grand Slam in this London fortress. Ireland became just the second team in Five or Six Nations history to complete a Grand Slam at Twickenham, emulating the France team of 1981. The world's best coach has driven the globe's second-best team into Ireland's annals.

Source: Evening echo March 17, 2018 17:15 UTC