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Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 2, 2019 at 4.45pm UK
 

20-32

Healy (25'), Cooney (80')
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May (2'), Daly (30'), Slade (65', 76')

The Match

Match Report

Eddie Jones' troops take big step towards reclaiming Six Nations crown.

Head to Head
Mar 17, 2018 2.45pm
Group Stage
England
15-24
Ireland
Daly (32', 65'), May (82')
Ringrose (6'), Stander (24'), Stockdale (40')
Mar 18, 2017 5pm
Feb 27, 2016 4.50pm
Group Stage
England
21-10
Ireland
Watson (57'), Brown (62')
Murray (46')
Sep 5, 2015 1.30pm
World Cup Warm-Up
England
21-13
Ireland
May (5'), Watson (14')
O'Connell (52')
Mar 1, 2015 3pm
Build-up
Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018
No issue with my temperament, says Owen Farrell
Irish Grand Slam winner Peter Stringer believes Joe Schmidt's men should target the Saracens man.
Feb 1, 22:00
Rory Best of Ulster is tackled by Romain Taofifenua of Toulon during the European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 game at the Kingspan stadium on October 25, 2014
Schmidt keeping Ireland grounded, insists Rory Best
Ireland are the Six Nations favourites after a stunning 2018.
Feb 1, 14:19
Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018
5 talking points ahead of crunch Ireland v England encounter
The match in Dublin could be decisive in determining the outcome of the 2019 Six Nations.
Feb 1, 14:05
Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki ready for Manu Tuilagi test
The centres will clash in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Feb 1, 01:00
Courtney Lawes during an England training session on November 9, 2018
A closer look at the statistics as Ireland and England go head-to-head
We examine some of they key statistical match-ups for the Aviva Stadium encounter.
Jan 31, 16:01
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018
Schmidt vows Ireland will deliver 'edge of the seat' entertainment
Schmidt laughs off England jibes that Ireland will adopt boring tactics in the Six Nations opener.
Jan 31, 15:29
Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Ireland boss Schmidt defends decision to select Henshaw at full-back
Henshaw will play only his second-ever Test in that position in the Six Nations opener against England.
Jan 31, 15:06
England's Elliot Daly pictured in November 2018
Jones backs full-back Daly to do 'a great job' in England's Six Nations opener
Daly's attacking game got him the nod ahead of Mike Brown for the clash with Ireland in Dublin.
Jan 31, 13:49
England's Elliot Daly pictured in November 2018
Elliot Daly gets full-back nod for England's Six Nations opener against Ireland
Daly has held off a challenge from Mike Brown for the Dublin clash.
Jan 31, 12:12
Ben Youngs during an England training session on November 23, 2018
Ben Youngs tells England to expect ferocious battle against Ireland
England have lost their last two games at the Aviva Stadium.
Jan 30, 22:00
Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
England are ready for aerial battle in Ireland, insists forwards coach Borthwick
Borthwick believes England can deal with Ireland's high balls on Saturday.
Jan 30, 15:45
Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Ireland centre Henshaw may switch to full-back for England clash
The 25-year-old started his career in the role.
Jan 30, 11:11
Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018
Ireland prepared for more than just physicality from England, insists Stander
The Munster forward believes the likes of Billy Vunipola bring power and subtlety.
Jan 30, 10:39
Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018
Tuilagi poised for first Six Nations start in six years
Centre Ben Te'o has been ruled out of the clash with Ireland.
Jan 29, 22:00
Ben Te'o during an England press conference on November 23, 2018
England centre Te'o ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland
Te'o was set to start the opener in Dublin only for injury to strike during training on Monday.
Jan 29, 17:00
Simon Easterby pictured in 2013
We're not interested in war of words with England, says Ireland's Easterby
The two sides go head to head in Dublin on Saturday.
Jan 29, 16:33
Brad Shields in action for England on November 10, 2018
Brad Shields remains a doubt for England's Six Nations opener
The Kiwi-born Wasps back row has been struggling with a side strain.
Jan 29, 12:06
Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018
Ireland will look to antagonise England captain Owen Farrell - Peter Stringer
Former Ireland scrum-half Stringer is the latest to wade into the war of words ahead of the keenly-anticipated Aviva Stadium showdown.
Jan 29, 10:28
Rugby Union generic
England assistant Mitchell ramps up rivalry by accusing Ireland of being dull
Eddie Jones' side travel to Dublin for the Six Nations opener.
Jan 28, 18:21
Keith Earls in action for Ireland on February 10, 20018
Keith Earls expects physical onslaught in Six Nations opener against England
Ireland will aim to successfully defend their Six Nations title in 2019.
Jan 28, 16:41
Ben Te'o during an England press conference on November 23, 2018
Ben Te'o expects 'intense' Six Nations clash with Ireland
The northern hemisphere's most anticipated Test of 2019 is being staged on the opening weekend of the Championship.
Jan 27, 22:00
Billy Vunipola during an England training session on May 31, 2018
Vunipola vows not to be a silly Billy in Dublin
Saracens number eight vows to avoid repeat of boozy post-match night out.
Jan 26, 22:00
Brad Shields in action for England on November 10, 2018
England continue to monitor Shields fitness ahead of Six Nations opener
The New Zealand-born forward has been earmarked to start the clash against Ireland in Dublin on February 2.
Jan 25, 16:33
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