But the bonus points system was introduced as a means of encouraging teams to be more attacking in their approach. 2) Team A beats Team B, 21-17, with team A scoring three tries and Team B scoring two. Of the others, Ireland have done the Grand Slam once, whilst Scotland and Italy are yet to attain the feat. (Image: Getty Images)The Triple Crown is similar to the Grand Slam, except that it refers only to the Home Nations. England were denied a Grand Slam and a Triple Crown in 2017, after losing to Ireland in their final match of the competition.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2018 17:25 UTC