A JUBILANT Ireland won only their third grand slam after they defeated England at Twickenham on St Patrick’s Day to cement their position as the No 2 side in world rugby.

The outcome was never in doubt as the men in green raced to a 14-point lead before Elliot Daly managed to score a try while Ireland were down to 14 men after Peter O’Mahony was sin-binned for a transgression too many.

The game’s first try came after five minutes and was courtesy of a typical howitzer of a garryowen from Johnny Sexton, when he sent the ball skyward and towards the English line.