Emotions are already running high as Ireland prepare for their Grand Slam showdown with England, writes Stephen Barry. Aine Carey and Cathy Hudd, from Cork. Pic: INPHO/James CrombieTV3’s build-up to the big day started as early as 11.30am – leaving fans with eight hours of rugby goodness and moment a moment or two like this to look forward to. The last time Ireland won a Grand Slam...Will they win their third tomorrow in Twickenham? 🏆 pic.twitter.com/wHm1lvNRzr — NatWest 6 Nations (@SixNationsRugby) March 16, 2018Their pre-match montage on the 2009 Grand Slam win over Wales even had Shane Jennings struggling to hold back that tear in his eye for the second time this morning…And it not even noon yet!

Source: Evening echo March 17, 2018 13:41 UTC