Reaction and analysis after Ireland start their Six Nations title defence with a crushing victory over England in Dublin.

This was a defeat far more damaging than any of the last-gasp anguishes of last year for England. There were no ifs or buts or maybes about this one as Ireland opened the defence of their Six Nations ...

This was a defeat far more damaging than any of the last-gasp anguishes of last year for England. There were no ifs or buts ...

Ireland begin Six Nations defence with bonus-point win over England - Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg ...

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Simon Easterby, taking the reins as Ireland head coach for the Six Nations with usual boss Andy Farrell currently preparing for this summer’s Lions tour of Australia, has made two changes to the team ...

ENGLAND and Ireland are playing out a THRILLING encounter at the Aviva Stadium – with the Irish now in control! The Red Rose ...

New England captain Maro Itoje says losing is not what he is about as his side prepares to open their Six Nations campaign ...

ENGLAND and Ireland are playing out a THRILLING encounter at the Aviva Stadium! The Red Rose started the game in blockbuster fashion with Cadan Murley scoring an early try on his England debut.