‘Time to stop obsessing and go and win the Championship!’ Reaction to Ireland’s defeat to England

England had just too much for Ireland as they came back from Rob Kearney's early second half try to beat Ireland at Twickenham.

The hosts ran out 13-10 winners in the end, the decisive moment coming when Danny Care managed to streak clear and put the ball between the posts. Here's the Kearney try: http://youtu.be/Uv0l6niSTEk And the moment that broke Irish hearts: http://youtu.be/IRo_AT3hC5c To add insult to injury, Brian O'Driscoll was forced off late in the game and must now be a doubt for the clash against Italy.

A 3 point loss but it felt like a bit of a hammering didn't it... — Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) February 22, 2014

Better team won. Balls. — Kevin Coghlan (@kevin_coghlan) February 22, 2014

 

Simon Zebo scores tries........ That is all. — Conor George (@conoreligeorge) February 22, 2014

Love sexton. One it our best players. Fine margins against NZ and England. He made the big mistakes in both games.Factor of being in France? — NiallHarbison (@NiallHarbison) February 22, 2014

 

Feck, thought we had that after half time. Sexton questionable kicking — Barry Walsh (@BarryWalsh85) February 22, 2014

Our points diff is healthy and we have two demoralised teams left to play. Time to stop obsessing re Grand Slam and go and win Championship. — Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) February 22, 2014