Ireland crowned Grand Slam champs

Ireland held their nerve to beat England 29-16 in the final match of the 2023 Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday night and claim their first title since 2018.

Ireland went into the Test needing a win, after France had beaten Wales with a bonus point earlier in the day to temporarily climb to first place.

Despite a nervy performance, filled with a number of uncharacteristic handling errors, Ireland did enough to see off Steve Borthwick’s England in a 13-point win and break their Six Nations title drought, bagging the Grand Slam and Triple Crown in the process.

It is a big statement of intent from the top-ranked Test team, just six months out before the World Cup tournament in France, and equally an important demonstration that they have the temperament to win a major title.

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