Ireland 29-16 England

Ireland v England Match Reports

Ireland claimed a fourth Grand Slam with a hard fought 29-16 victory over 14-man England in Dublin. England made a confident start and took an early lead through two Owen Farrell penalty kicks. Ireland had started slowly, but went into the lead when Dan Sheehan crashed over for a try in the 33rd minute. England were reduced to 14-men just before half-time when Freddie Steward was red-carded for a dangerous challenge. After the break, England were again first to score when Farrell struck his third penalty. Robbie Henshaw scored Ireland's second try as their man advantage started to show. Sheehan got his second try shortly afterwards as Ireland pulled clear of England. Jamie George was pushed over for an England try in the 73rd minute to give the visitors a feint hope. The Grand Slam was wrapped up when Rob Herring scored Ireland's fourth try in the last few minutes. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Six Nations joy for Ireland as win over England in Dublin wraps up Grand Slam
• BBC: Ireland beat 14-man England to win Grand Slam
• Daily Mail: Johnny Sexton leads hosts to Grand Slam glory as the Six Nations' RECORD points scorer
• ESPN: Ireland beat 14-man England in finale to win Six Nations Grand Slam
• Irish Independent: Dan Sheehan scores brace as Ireland win Grand Slam in Dublin for the first time
• Irish Times: Ireland defeat England to win the Grand Slam in Dublin
• England Rugby: England beaten by Ireland in Dublin