Wales win Grand Slam, RBS Six Nations and the Triple Crown
{{date|March 19, 2005}}
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{{w|Wales}} have beaten {{w|Ireland}} in their eagerly anticipated encounter with the Celts in {{w|Cardiff}} today. It is the Welsh {{w|rugby}} team's first {{w|Grand Slam}} since 1978. The {{w|RBS Six Nations}} clash ended with the homeside 32 points, easily beating the Irish who managed 20 points.

It was clear from an early stage that Wales was on course for a win, with the score being 16-3 mid-way through the first half. The Irish effort improved in the second half with two {{w|Try|trys}} closing the gap - but it was never going to be enough to beat a superb Welsh side.

The result means Wales have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.

==Sources==

*{{source|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/2005/0319/wales.html| title=Wales clinch Grand Slam title in style | author= |pub=RTE News|date=March 19, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,5323-1533113,00.html| title=Wales make history | author= |pub=Times Online|date=March 19, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/articles/PA_SPORUGBYWalesrepperSa17Wales?source=&ct=5| title=Wales lift Six Nations crown | author= |pub=ThisisLondon.com|date=March 19, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://sport.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=4285128| title=Ft: Wales 32 Ireland 20 | author= |pub=Scotsman|date=March 19, 2005}}

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Ireland in their eagerly anticipated encounter with the Celts in rugby team's first RBS Six Nations clash ended with the homeside 32 points, easily beating the Irish who managed 20 points.

It was clear from an early stage that Wales was on course for a win, with the score being 16-3 mid-way through the first half. The Irish effort improved in the second half with two trys closing the gap - but it was never going to be enough to beat a superb Welsh side.

The result means Wales have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
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