History beckons for Ireland at Rugby World Cup after grand slam glory

Andy Farrell’s men are deservedly favourites for France while England must learn quickly from their disappointing Six Nations

Steve Borthwick aims to forge links with Premiership to boost England talent

Steve Borthwick is aiming to develop a new relationship with top-level clubs that he believes will help England get back on top of the Six Nations

Six Nations 2023 team-by-team review: Ireland dominate as Wales hit low ebb

Farrell’s side were brutally efficient in their grand slam triumph, but resurgent France are ticking along nicely in the background

‘Roll on the World Cup’: Johnny Sexton aims sights even higher for Ireland

Johnny Sexton believes Ireland can now aim even higher after the victory against England that sealed a fourth grand slam in the nation’s history

Front-running Ireland justify status by rounding off perfect campaign

England were on top early in Dublin but Andy Farrell’s world No 1 side comfortably and deservedly sealed a grand slam

Ireland 29-16 England: Six Nations player ratings from the Aviva Stadium

Ryan Baird inspired Ireland to a grand slam-sealing victory as England’s challenge faded following Freddie Steward’s harsh dismissal

Ireland clinch Six Nations grand slam after victory over 14-man England

Ireland overcame stubborn England resistance despite Freddie Steward’s red card, Dan Sheehan scoring two tries as the hosts secured a 29-16 victory

France run in five tries to beat Wales and take Six Nations to the wire

Damian Penaud scored two tries to secure a 41-28 victory over Wales which lifted France one point above Ireland before their clash with England

Scotland 26-14 Italy: Six Nations 2023 – as it happened

Blair Kinghorn scores a hat-trick as Scotland hold off a spirited Italy to claim a bonus point win and all but secure third place on the Six Nations table

Joe Biden backs Ireland in Six Nations Grand Slam game against England

President introduces former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney, a relative, at White House St Patrick’s Day event

England face ‘hard yards and tough calls’ to rejoin rugby union’s top table

A talent drain, club academies and player development mistakes have all put English rugby union on the back foot

Bullish Owen Farrell intent on denying his father an Ireland grand slam

The England captain Owen Farrell: ‘We’re looking to take a step forward,’ while Ireland attack coach Mike Catt said: ‘We are massively respectful of England’