Summary

  • Crowds gathered outside the Senedd in Cardiff Bay for a Grand Slam celebration

  • First Minister Mark Drakeford told the team: "We are enormously grateful."

  • Team captain Alun Wyn Jones praised head coach Warren Gatland, saying "He brings out the best in us"

  1. Awaiting the Grand Slam heroespublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2019

    Hundreds of people are waiting outside the Senedd for the players to arrive.

    Rugby crowds
  2. Relive the stadium celebrationspublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2019

    If you're still can't quite get your head around Saturday's result, here's a quick reminder of the scene after the final whistle.

  3. 'Over the moon'published at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2019

    Michelle and Cian from Merthyr Tydfil are full of pride.

    "We're absolutely over the moon. We're very proud of them," said Michelle.

    "We're really confident going into the World Cup now. We think they''ll do very well."

    Michelle and Cian
    Image caption,

    Michelle and Cian

  4. Hello and welcomepublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2019

    Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the Wales rugby team's Grand Slam celebrations in Cardiff.

    Stay with us for all the updates from the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.

    People outside the Senedd
    Image caption,

    Crowds have been assembling for well over an hour - this was the scene at half past four