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Ireland won the Grand Slam Six Nations for the fourth time with a 29-16 victory over England in Dublin.

The win gives the team a huge boost, cementing their status as the world’s top-ranked team ahead of the World Cup in September in France.

England struggled to get within a point with just 20 minutes to go, despite playing with just 14 men in the second half.

England's Jack van Poortvliet plays against Ireland's Dan Sheehan during the Six Nations rugby league international match between Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo. / Peter Morrison)
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Jack van Poortvliet of England vs Dan Sheehan of Ireland. Photo: AP

But the belated efforts of Robbie Henshaw, Rob Herring and a second man of the match Dan Sheehan have secured Ireland their 15th and fifth league title since 2009.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton later said: “You don’t get it – it’s like living in a dream.

“We didn’t play our best but damn – what a team.

“What a group of coaches.

“To be here and win St Patrick’s weekend, it’s unbelievable – what a day.”

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England had hoped to regain some pride after a record 53-10 defeat at the hands of France.

Captain Owen Farrell said on Saturday night: “I think we fought very hard.

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“Obviously the game changed with the card [Freddie Steward was sent off on the stroke of half-time following an arm to the head of Hugo Keenan]but we still show a lot of battle and get stuck in it.

“We’ve built some foundations throughout the Six Nations but obviously we want to be a better team.”

England finished the competition in fourth place, behind France in second and Scotland in third. Wales is fifth and that is another wooden spoon for Italy.

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