The Dublin defeat ended England’s bid for a second straight Grand Slam in the Six Nations. Ireland overwhelmed England with their intensity and physicality as Iain Henderson’s first-half try proved decisive. “I take full responsibility, I didn’t prepare the team well and we will respond in the future. One or two things go your way and the game flips, they didn’t go our way today. England’s winning run of 18 Tests had matched the world record held by New Zealand.

Source: The Herald March 18, 2023 06:16 UTC