Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England vs Ireland - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 17, 2018 Ireland’s Bundee Aki celebrates with Rob Kearney at the end of the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland secured their third Six Nations grand slam in emphatic style on Saturday when, on a St Patrick's Day to remember, they overwhelmed defending champions England 24-15 to join the men of 1948 and 2009 in the country's rugby hall of fame.
The Irish made light of sleet and biting wind and an England team desperate to avoid a third successive defeat as they deservedly led 21-5 at halftime with tries by Garry Ringrose, CJ Stander and the prolific Jacob Stockdale.
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