Wales vs Ireland LIVE: Hosts hammer visitors to claim 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam
Here's how the final day of the Six Nations championship played out
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Wales thrashed Ireland 25-7 to win the Six Nations Grand Slam.
Hadleigh Parkes' try inside just 70 seconds set the tone before fly-half Gareth Anscombe took over from the tee to add a further 20 points as the hosts hit the front and never looked back.
Ireland scored with the final play of the game to avoid being left scoreless but it was a day to forget for them in Cardiff.
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The Principality roars as Alun Wyn Jones has the words "2019 Grand Slam Champions" put to him in his post-match interview.
Hearty hugs for the Welsh playing group, staff and associates from Warren Gatland, beaming as he strides around.
Llongyfarchiadau!
A word for Shaun Edwards, the Welsh defence coach.
Ireland were completely neutralised, made to look utterly toothless by a Welsh defence of remarkable intensity, drive and organisation right to the death.
The Duke of Cambridge wanders onto the Principality pitch, proudly sporting his red tie.
Warren Gatland is the first coach to win three Grand Slams in Five/Six Nations history.
And the Wales players collect their medals, the Triple Crown and Six Nations trophy waiting to be lifted.
Huge cheers for each and every player as their name is announced.
A goosebump inducing roar as Alun Wyn Jones collects his medal and takes the trophy...
And the Welsh captain hoists it high into the air as the fireworks go off.
WALES HAVE WON THE GRANDSLAM!
It's a big thank you to Harry Latham-Coyle for covering the Grand Slam celebrations in Cardiff, but now we turn our attentions to the game here at Twickenham, the final encounter of the 2019 Six Nations, and the renewal of the Calcutta Cup rivalry.
It's a blustery and wet day and, to be honest, we could be in for another slog similar to the one witnessed in Wales.
Time for the anthems.
Anthems over and done with, and a moment of silence to honour those who lost their lives in the terror attack in New Zealand on Friday.
Time to get the final match of the championship underway. It's the oldest rivalry in world rugby, and England are out for revenge.
Here we go!
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