Ireland 19-9 England: Irish trample England
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Scorers: Ireland – Try: Henshaw.
Con: Sexton.
Pens: Sexton (4).
England – Pens: Ford (2).
Drop Goal: Ford.
Jonathan Sexton inspired the reigning champions’ tenth successive victory by producing a masterclass in game management, while his half-back partner Conor Murray also flourished behind an Irish pack that played with furious intent throughout.
The only surprise at half-time was that they led by just six points despite having been superior in every department, with Sexton directing operations with calm authority.
And the manner in which they ratcheted up the intensity in the thir…
Con: Sexton.
Pens: Sexton (4).
England – Pens: Ford (2).
Drop Goal: Ford.
Jonathan Sexton inspired the reigning champions’ tenth successive victory by producing a masterclass in game management, while his half-back partner Conor Murray also flourished behind an Irish pack that played with furious intent throughout.
The only surprise at half-time was that they led by just six points despite having been superior in every department, with Sexton directing operations with calm authority.
And the manner in which they ratcheted up the intensity in the thir…
