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ENGLAND were humiliated at Twickenham by Ireland, who put them to the sword to seal the Grand Slam.

Ireland –described as ‘scum’ by England head coach Eddie Jones- obliterated the sorry Red Rose, who have now lost three on the spin and are in full-on crisis.

 Ireland are crowned Six Nations champions after victory over England
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Ireland are crowned Six Nations champions after victory over EnglandCredit: AFP
 Rory Best with the Six Nations trophy as Ireland celebrate a brilliant Grand Slam
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Rory Best with the Six Nations trophy as Ireland celebrate a brilliant Grand SlamCredit: REUTERS
 Ireland stormed to the Grand Slam as they humbled England at Twickenham
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Ireland stormed to the Grand Slam as they humbled England at TwickenhamCredit: Reuters
 Irish fans celebrate St Patrick's Day in perfect style as they watch their side clinch the Grand Slam
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Irish fans celebrate St Patrick's Day in perfect style as they watch their side clinch the Grand SlamCredit: REUTERS
 Ireland players celebrate at the final whistle as they clinch the Grand Slam
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Ireland players celebrate at the final whistle as they clinch the Grand SlamCredit: PA:Press Association

Defeat left England on course for their WORST Championship performance since 1983 and leaves Jones with a huge headache 18 months out from the World Cup.

Tries from Gary Ringrose, CJ Stander and Jacob Stockdale did the job for Joe Schmidt’s team, who are the first side since France in 1981 to come to Twickenham to claim the Grand Slam.

They were up and running just five minutes in after a moment to forget for Anthony Watson.

Jonny Sexton unleashed a huge up and under on the full-back, who could only spill it under pressure from Rob Kearney before Gary Ringrose fell on the loose ball to score.

 Garry Ringrose started the rout with an early first try
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Garry Ringrose started the rout with an early first tryCredit: REUTERS

 

 One Irish fan braved the freezing conditions and celebrated in style at Twickenham
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One Irish fan braved the freezing conditions and celebrated in style at TwickenhamCredit: PA:Press Association
 Anthony Watson spills a ctach under the high ball allowing Ireland to open the scoring
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Anthony Watson spills a ctach under the high ball allowing Ireland to open the scoringCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 CJ Stander drives over for the second try as Ireland
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CJ Stander drives over for the second try as IrelandCredit: AFP or licensors

Ireland were far the better team in the opening quarter and produced a moment of magic to score their second and leave England shell-shocked.

After great link play between Sexton and prop Tadhg Furlong, Bundee Aki burst through England’s defence and passed to CJ Stander who barrelled over the line from 10 metres.


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The Twickenham crowd were even more livid just after when Aki smashed into Elliot Daly’s head with what appeared a no-arms tackle, but referee Angus Gardner saw it differently and let Ireland off the hook.

They were threatening to run away with it but gave England a reprieve when flanker Peter O’Mahony was sin-binned for collapsing a maul.

 Jacob Stockdale stretches out his arm as he touches down for the third try
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Jacob Stockdale stretches out his arm as he touches down for the third tryCredit: PA:Press Association
 Stockdale roars in celebration as he knows the Grand Slam is within reach
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Stockdale roars in celebration as he knows the Grand Slam is within reachCredit: PA:Press Association

And the hosts made them pay soon after – Elliot Daly picked up Farrell’s neat chip through on the left wing after 32 minutes for their first points.

But it didn’t take the visitors long to reassert their dominance, with Jacob Stockdale making it 21-5 on the stroke of half-time.

The winger, 21, raced on to his own chip through, beat Jonny May and Mike Brown for pace, kneed the ball over the line and touched down.

 England were humbled by brilliant Ireland and are licking the wounds of a third straight defeat
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England were humbled by brilliant Ireland and are licking the wounds of a third straight defeatCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Stockdale has been in unstoppable for Ireland since making his debut last summer – he now has 11 tries in nine tests and became the first person ever to score seven tries in the Six Nations.

Jones’ men came out with the bit between the teeth but struggled to make any inroads against the dogged Irish defence.

 Irish fans brought the colour to Twickenham and their team responded in style
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Irish fans brought the colour to Twickenham and their team responded in styleCredit: Reuters
 There was plenty of drink being taken as the Ireland fans celebrated the Grand Slam on St Patrick's Day
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There was plenty of drink being taken as the Ireland fans celebrated the Grand Slam on St Patrick's DayCredit: PA:Press Association
 The Ireland players congratulate themselves as they enjoy the moment of their Grand Slam win
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The Ireland players congratulate themselves as they enjoy the moment of their Grand Slam winCredit: REUTERS

And Conor Murray knocked over a penalty with 20 minutes remaining to put Ireland 24-5.

But Elliot Daly –a rare shining light in a white shirt- crossed over for his second in the left-corner after a slick move by England and superb assist by Mike Brown.

And Jonnie May raced in on the opposite wing in overtime for England's third try.

But it was all too little too late and leaves Eddie Jones heading back to the drawing board after a humiliating Six Nations.