Ireland

27 - 22

Full Time

England

England vs Ireland

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Tommy Freeman

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the England attack.

81'

Theo Dan sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cadan Murley bursts through to advance the England attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Lowe bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

77'

England go for goal with Marcus Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Tom Curry

75'

Cadan Murley played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cadan Murley bursts through to advance the England attack.

75'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Conor Murray getting some game time.

74'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Slade took full advantage.

73'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Cian Healy getting some game time.

73'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Dan Sheehan

71'

That's a great try assist by James Lowe.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Conan took full advantage.

71'

England decide to make a substitution, with Joe Heyes getting some game time.

70'

England decide to make a substitution, with Will Stuart being replaced.

70'

England decide to make a substitution, with Fin Baxter getting some game time.

70'

England decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.

70'

England sub Fin Smith comes onto the field.

64'

Freddie Steward departs for England.

64'

England sub Harry Randall comes onto the field.

64'

Alex Mitchell departs for England.

64'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Tadhg Beirne

63'

Spellbinding play by James Lowe is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as James Lowe goes through the gap.

63'

Ireland sub Iain Henderson comes onto the field.

61'

James Ryan departs for Ireland.

61'

Ollie Chessum comes on for England.

59'

George Martin leaves the field.

59'

Chandler Cunningham-South comes on for England.

59'

Ben Curry leaves the field.

59'

Will Stuart comes on for England.

59'

Joe Heyes leaves the field.

59'

Jack Crowley comes on for Ireland.

58'

Sam Prendergast leaves the field.

58'

Thomas Clarkson comes on for Ireland.

58'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

58'

Robbie Henshaw comes on for Ireland.

57'

Bundee Aki leaves the field.

57'

Tom Willis comes on for England.

55'

Ben Earl leaves the field.

55'

Theo Dan comes on for England.

55'

Luke Cowan-Dickie leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast adds the points for Ireland.

55'

Sam Prendergast has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland results in a try for Bundee Aki.

51'

What a run here by Bundee Aki as they get over the gainline!

51'

Sam Prendergast sets up the try.

51'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Conan getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Baird being replaced.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Joe Heyes getting some game time.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Will Stuart being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Kelleher being replaced.

49'

England make a substitution with Will Stuart coming on.

40'

England make a substitution with Joe Heyes coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Marcus Smith kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by England has led to Ben Earl being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

England sub Joe Heyes comes onto the field.

37'

Will Stuart departs for England.

37'

The left post denies Sam Prendergast from adding the extras.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Ireland is finished off by Jamison Gibson-Park, as they goes over for the try.

34'

James Lowe sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to James Lowe being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Sam Prendergast breaches the defence.

29'

Yellow Card

Marcus Smith (England) is shown a yellow card

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan Baird bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the England attack.

19'

Ireland make a substitution with Mack Hansen coming on.

16'

Ireland make a substitution with Robbie Henshaw coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and James Lowe took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from England has allowed Cadan Murley to touch down.

A gap opened in the defence and Cadan Murley took full advantage.

Henry Slade played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Lawrence took full advantage.

Robbie Henshaw comes on.

Mack Hansen comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Garry Ringrose goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Marcus Smith goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland v England 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 1st February 2025, 08:45am PST 
  
 Aviva Stadium 
  
 Peacock 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

81'

27 - 22

Freeman

81'

27 - 20

Curry

75'

27 - 15

Crowley

27 - 10

72'

Sheehan

25 - 10

71'

Crowley

20 - 10

64'

Beirne

18 - 10

63'

Prendergast

13 - 10

55'

Aki

10 - 10

51'

Half Time

Smith

40'

5 - 10

Gibson-Park

5 - 7

34'

Smith

24'

0 - 7

Smith

0 - 7

Murley

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Ireland

68%

Draw

England

31%

Conversion by Marcus Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland

England

More Less

Defence Profile

Ireland

England

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

42%

3-6 secs

36%

29%

6+ secs

12%

28%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

68'

70'

80'

Ireland

England

Ireland vs England Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland face off against England in Six Nations Round 1 on Sat 1st February 2025 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45 and is broadcast on ITV. In South Africa it’s at 18:45 SAST on SuperSport, 05:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:45 EST on Peacock in the US.

Ireland won the last encounter but England are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with England in position 3 and Ireland in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland vs England Squads

The official squads for Ireland vs England will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.