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Eighteen wins and counting - England's record-equalling run
By Christopher Devine
In addition to securing a second successive Six Nations title on Saturday with a 61-21 battering of Scotland, England equalled New Zealand's record for the most wins in succession by a tier-one Test side.
England have now triumphed in 18 consecutive matches, the first of those wins coming at the end of Stuart Lancaster's reign as Uruguay were beaten in a Rugby World Cup dead rubber.
Eddie Jones duly succeeded Lancaster and is still to taste defeat as head coach.
We take a look at England's results during their record-equalling run, which has taken them to the brink of a second Grand Slam in as many years.
October 10, 2015 - England 60 Uruguay 3
February 6, 2016 - Scotland 9 England 15
February 14, 2016 - Italy 9 England 40
February 27, 2016 - England 21 Ireland 10
March 12, 2016 - England 25 Wales 21
March 19, 2016 - France 21 England 31
May 29, 2016 - England 27 Wales 13
June 11, 2016 - Australia 28 England 39
June 18, 2016 - Australia 7 England 23
June 25, 2016 - Australia 40 England 44
November 12, 2016 - England 37 South Africa 21
November 19, 2016 - England 58 Fiji 15
November 26, 2016 - England 27 Argentina 14
December 3, 2016 - England 37 Australia 21
February 4, 2017 - England 19 France 16
February 11, 2017 - Wales 16 England 21
February 26, 2017 - England 36 Italy 15
March 11, 2017 - England 61 Scotland 21
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Think it was a great defensive performance by Northampton. They didn't have stage fright in the first half, the Nienaber defense smothered them. They limited Leinster to 15-3 in the first half. It could have been over by then. A great try from Leinster in the start of the second half looked to have sealed it. But Byrne missed another conversion. Northampton started trying little kicks behind the Leinster wingers. Leinster messed one and Smith brilliantly made the conversion. Leinster decided to tighten the game after Byrne missed a straight forward penalty. A few errors got NH into the 22 and they scored and converted with a few minutes left. Another brilliant steal from Lawes saw NH have a final attack which was turned over by Conan. A classic semi final. World record attendance of 82,300. Leinsters 3 week preparation warranted for this one.
Go to commentsJust came back from the game and the atmosphere was amazing. Players stayed afterwards for more than a hour to sign stuff and take photos with fans. Great day out.
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