IRELAND made it a St Patrick’s Day to remember by securing the Six Nations Grand Slam against England at Twickenham.
It was a comfortable 24-15 win for Ireland in England’s backyard to secure only their third Grand Slam.
England scored just three unconverted tries in front of their own fans, the last from Jonny May no more than a consolation with the clock in the red.
The victory was all the more special, coming as it did on the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint.
While celebrations will no doubt continue long into the night in London, Ireland and around the world, we’ve rounded up the best reaction to the historic win on social media…
Champions!
Grand Slam Winners! What a feeling! Thank you all for your fantastic and continued support! #ShoulderToShoulder #TeamOfUs #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/QiO3R8yiis
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) 17 March 2018
England were magnanimous in defeat
Many congratulations on the #GrandSlam @IrishRugby
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) 17 March 2018
Even the British Army tipped their hats to Ireland
Well done @IrishRugby for winning Grand Slam at the @SixNationsRugby #stpatricksday #6nations pic.twitter.com/tHqob49Lcp
— British Army (@BritishArmy) 17 March 2018
Of course, Ireland have been flying high the whole tournament
As the old saying goes... #ENGvIRE #GrandSlam #StPatricksDay ☘ pic.twitter.com/w9vYXoMDy7
— Ryanair (@Ryanair) 17 March 2018
Presidential praise
"Today's performance and the tremendous team effort throughout the tournament have ensured that this superb Irish team have secured a place in sporting history."
Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on Ireland's #GrandSlam win: https://t.co/Krv63GFWuq
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) 17 March 2018
Saluting the champions
What a performance. @IrishRugby, #GrandSlam Champions 2018. #TeamOfUs #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/Whjau6lQtl
— Vodafone Ireland (@VodafoneIreland) 17 March 2018
Eddie Jones’ words came back to haunt him
Good man Eddie. How do ya like those apples #IREvsENG #GrandSlam pic.twitter.com/wUjDWfH0lt
— Rory's Stories (@RorysStories) 17 March 2018
Boxer Carl Frampton didn’t pull his punches
Imagine being an Aussie, managing England, and losing at home to a bunch of scumbags. Back in your box Eddie #GrandSlam
— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) 17 March 2018
The English manager came in for a lot of stick
Hey St. Patrick? We’ve found one more snake for ya! #StPatricksDay #ENGvIRE #IREvENG #SixNations #GrandSlam pic.twitter.com/z6d4aKxOIt
— FM104 (@FM104) 17 March 2018
He was even getting burned by the weatherman
Eddie Jones congratulates Ireland on winning the Grand Scum... er... sorry, the Grand Slam. #SixNations #ENGvIRE #ENGIRE #GrandSlam @ITVRugby pic.twitter.com/5EOhYW0kQ5
— Mark McFadden (@MarkMcFadden) 17 March 2018
Meanwhile tensions were running high in the Kielty household
Go on ya Grand Slammers!!! Might have been closer if England had been playing at home (ducks to avoid right hook from wife) #GrandSlam #ENGvIRE
— Patrick Kielty (@PatricKielty) 17 March 2018
What a day to do it though
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS GRAND SLAM DAY!!!!
— Emmett J. Scanlan (@EmmettScanlan) 17 March 2018
No Will, it doesn’t
Well played Ireland - definitely the better side. Deserved win, superb Grand Slam and on St Patrick’s Day - does it get any better ??!
— Will Carling (@willcarling) 17 March 2018
Cheers Jamie
Efficient rugby at its best from Ireland. Deserved Grand Slam. St Paddys day and all....Congrats lads
— Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) 17 March 2018
Here’s someone who has seen all three Grand Slams
When you celebrate the third Grand Slam of your lifetime ... #grandslam #IREvENG pic.twitter.com/ZZPt0XT6fU
— Liam Cronin (@Liam1Cronin) 17 March 2018
The homecoming will be some party…
Homecoming: Celebrate Ireland’s Grand Slam on Sunday afternoon in @AvivaStadium
Welcome the Ireland rugby heroes home at 4.30pm on Sunday at the home of Irish Rugby.
Download your free ticket from https://t.co/gzmhHs0fDe pic.twitter.com/0SXCVEs2EV
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) 17 March 2018
Happy St Patrick's Day everyone!
📹 @tadhgfurlong on @IrishRugby's historic win:
"It's massively satisfying to come to Twickenham on St Paddy's Day and win the Grand Slam." #NatWest6Nations | #ENGvIRE | #SuperSaturday pic.twitter.com/c5acqZdUKF
— NatWest 6 Nations (@SixNationsRugby) 17 March 2018
