Connor Murray celebrates after Ireland's victory against England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo / Getty ImagesConnor Murray celebrates after Ireland's victory against England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo / Getty ImagesIreland mastered the hype and expectations to win the Six Nations and a historic first Grand Slam in Dublin by seeing off England 29-16. Ireland’s Dublin home had never witnessed an Irish Grand Slam, nor a title in the Six Nations era, and these Irish delivered by wearing down England. Captain Jonathan Sexton was given the perfect send-off in his last Six Nations match with a second Grand Slam and the championship’s all-time point-scoring record.

Source: The Herald March 18, 2023 22:50 UTC