22 Mar 2009

O'Gara drop goal gives Ireland first Grand Slam since 1948

9:10 am on 22 March 2009

Ireland have won the Six Nations rugby tournament, beating Wales 17 - 15 in Cardiff.

The win completes the Grand Slam for the Irish, their first in 61 years.

Irish first five eighth Ronan O'Gara dropped a goal three minutes from time after defending champions Wales were leading 15 - 14.

In the other games, England beat Scotland 26 - 12 in London while France thrashed Italy 50 - 8 in Rome.