Ireland lose their grip on grand slam in dignified but familiar fashion - Six Nations 2024

Ireland refused to panic under England pressure but this was a script familiar from the World Cup quarter-final This time, there would be none of the old comforts or encouragements. No well played, lads. No good processes or great effort. No story they could spin themselves about how this was an evolving team, coming up against far stronger opponents, and you know, ultimately its performances that matters at this stage. J