Yet, by the end, it was France who were crowned champions in Paris, leaving Ireland to finish in third place behind England.
They also have their eye on a piece of history ... Ireland won a 2013 Grand Slam and 2015 title. Fixtures against those teams ...
Watch as Dan Sheehan's hat-trick helps Ireland beat Italy 22-17 as they cling onto their Six Nations title hopes.
At such a critical moment in US history ... paid for by those who can afford it. Ireland are now out the hunt for an unprecedented three-peat with England usurping them at the top of the table ...
Next up for England is a trip to face Ireland at Virgin Media Park in two weeks' time. A 31st Six Nations win on the bounce – and 22nd against all opponents – was established early on through ...
At such a critical moment in US history ... How England hope to unlock their attacking game — by dropping Marcus Smith France get helping hand from Thierry Henry ahead of Ireland Six Nations ...
The British and Irish Lions will play a First Nations lineup in Melbourne as part of a nine-game tour of Australia that ...