Ireland's Stockdale breaks Six Nations record against England

Jacob Stockdale became the first player to score seven tries in a Six Nations campaign as Ireland closed in on a Grand Slam at Twickenham.

The Ulster man crossed in first-half stoppage time against England on Saturday, ensuring Ireland – chasing a fifth win out of five – took a commanding 21-5 lead into the break.

That try was a record seventh for Stockdale, who had scored six times in his previous three matches.

Stockdale scored braces against Italy, Wales and Scotland and had the chance to target a fourth double in a row in the second half against England.

7⃣ – @JacobStockdale is the first player ever to score seven tries in a @SixNationsRugby campaign. Superstar. pic.twitter.com/Mtu3XLNR6A

— OptaJonny (@OptaJonny) March 17, 2018