There was a point in the third quarter when the game looked to be tilting towards Ireland. Ireland 20-32 England: Six Nations player ratings from Dublin Read moreEngland were then seeking the grand slam to go with the title, but became stuck in a morass of slow possession. Johnny Sexton kicked the ball on and when Henry Slade knocked on in his 22, the match looked in the balance. After Farrell had missed a long-range penalty, England attacked from deep, May kicking to the line for Slade to outpace the defence. John Cooney’s late try was little consolation for the champions, who are in Scotland on Saturday, the day before England face France.

Source: The Guardian February 02, 2019 19:07 UTC