Marcus Smith's last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland's hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.
Marcus Smith’s last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland’s hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ireland, however, can still make sure of retaining their title with victory at home to Scotland next Saturday. But England, making good on captain Jamie George’s pre-match promise to “defend our home” kept playing and were rewarded with a win that revived their title hopes following a 30-21 defeat by Scotland last time out.England dominated territory and possession in the first half, with centre Ollie Lawrence scoring the only try of the opening 40 minutes.Ireland kicked-off knowing a draw would be enough for them to retain their title after Scotland’s 31-29 defeat by Italy earlier Saturday.
But Ireland were nine points ahead early in the second half when, after regathering a high kick in midfield, they worked an overlap out on the left as Slade was caught out of position, with a diving Lowe going in for a try at the corner.
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