England wreck Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams with last-gasp win at Twickenham
Marcus Smith slotted the decisive drop-goal after the 80-minute mark.
Marcus Smith slotted the decisive drop-goal after the 80-minute mark.
England 23-22 Ireland: Smith’s drop goal in the final moments secured England victory to deny Ireland a shot at back-to-back grand slams and leave the Six Nations crown up for grabs on the final weekend
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Ireland's hopes of historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams were ended by England with the final kick at Twickenham, as Marcus Smith struck a last-gasp drop-goal to seal a 23-22 win.
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