England deny O’Driscoll his landmark win

England fought back to spoil Ireland great Brian O’Driscoll’s record-equalling test appearance with a 13-10 Six Nations victory at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland’s loss, their fourth in a row to England, dashed dreams of a grand slam for O’Driscoll, who equalled former Australia great George Gregan’s record of 139 test caps, in the centre’s final season before retirement.

It also meant no team in this season’s Six Nations will complete a coveted clean sweep of victories.

A breathless first half ended with England just 3-0 ahead thanks to an Owen Farrell penalty.

But Ireland hit back with a converted try from fullback Rob Kearney early in the second half.

Farrell’s second penalty cut Ireland’s lead and then England scrum half Danny Care was put clear for a match-winning converted try.