Ireland 19 England 9: Irish take grip on Six Nations
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England’s hopes of a Grand Slam were ended by favourites Ireland after a fiercely physical encounter in Dublin.
The hosts were worthy winners because they managed possession better and won a breakdown battle that saw England get hammered by referee Craig Joubert.
Robbie Henshaw’s 53rd-minute try was the game’s deciding moment and gave unbeaten Ireland a 19-3 lead at the time.
Yet England showed belief to finish the game as the stronger side and looked dangerous in open play with their pacey backs always a threat.
The Leicester Tigers quartet of Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Tom Croft and Tom Young…
The hosts were worthy winners because they managed possession better and won a breakdown battle that saw England get hammered by referee Craig Joubert.
Robbie Henshaw’s 53rd-minute try was the game’s deciding moment and gave unbeaten Ireland a 19-3 lead at the time.
Yet England showed belief to finish the game as the stronger side and looked dangerous in open play with their pacey backs always a threat.
The Leicester Tigers quartet of Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Tom Croft and Tom Young…
