Wales defeat Ireland 25-7 to claim first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2012

Wales hammered Ireland 25‑7 to claim a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2012, with Gareth Anscombe bagging 20 points in a one‑sided clash at Cardiff.

Champagne rugby. Amser i ddathlu 🍾 #GrandSlam pic.twitter.com/JnTlRf3i2B

— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) March 16, 2019

Ireland struggled throughout a first half in which they failed to register a single point, unable to sustain any possession and punished with kicks for every mistake.

World player of the year and fly‑half Johnny Sexton became increasingly frustrated at Ireland's performance and some of the decisions of Australian referee Angus Gardner.

"Wales will be partying for a few days now," says Man of the Match @Gareth_Anscombe. Geiriau doeth, Gareth. #GrandSlam pic.twitter.com/9NNhUH7dvR

— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) March 16, 2019

It is Wales's fourth Grand Slam of the Six Nations era.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Grand Slam 🏆 Camp Lawn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 pic.twitter.com/rQrn86RWaK

— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) March 16, 2019

[Source: TVNZ]

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