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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.

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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.

9'
Try

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

8'

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

8'

Henry Slade played a key part in that try.

8'

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

8'

Robbie Henshaw comes on.

3'

Mack Hansen comes off.

3'

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

3'

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

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

England v Ireland

Six Nations - Round 1
Sat 1st February 2025, 10:45am CST
Aviva Stadium
Peacock

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +5
Ireland
England
Ireland
Time in lead
England
26
Mins in lead
44
32%
% Of Game In Lead
54%
33%
Possession Last 10 min
67%
2
Points Last 10 min
12

Key Events

Full Time
81'
27 - 22
81'
27 - 20
75'
27 - 15
27 - 10
72'
25 - 10
71'
20 - 10
64'
18 - 10
63'
13 - 10
55'
Aki
10 - 10
51'
Half Time
40'
5 - 10
5 - 7
34'
24'
0 - 7
9'
0 - 7
8'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Ireland
68%
Draw
1%
England
31%
Conversion by Marcus Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.1
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.1
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland
England
More Less More

Defence Profile

Ireland
England
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
52%
42%
3-6 secs
36%
29%
6+ secs
12%
28%
90
Rucks Won
89

Last 5 Penalties

56'
62'
68'
70'
80'
Ireland
England

Other Fixtures

Comments

15 Comments
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SteveD 7 days ago

What an awful game of rugby. And why? Too much kicking. And too much grovelling around on the floor. The reason? England. They have screwed the rules to suit their kak way of playing and have done a huge amount of damage to the game IMHO. This bulldust about the retreating players having to get out of the way so the poor sod catching the ball can be hammered is one example. I thought rugby union was supposed to be a running game - as the Irish are doing fantastically well - with some attacking cross-kicking coupled with a few box kicks, but all England seem to be able to do is boot the ball downfield. Fair enough, Smith is quite a good flyhalf but seems surrounded by some thugs who are also allowed to get away with way too many penalties, too. Those people who keep moaning about how rugby needs to speed up etc etc - often English - should be forced to watch that match a few times and realise where the problem lies. It was a pathetic example of what's wrong with the game.

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fl 8 days ago

England did OK when Fin Smith was on the pitch, but unfortunately Marcus was there too!


Another added to the long list of international matches that Marcus Smith has played and lost

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SteveD 7 days ago

I don't like him, but I thought he was one of the few England players that did OK.

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Bull Shark 8 days ago

England getting pumped now. Looks like their plan was to defend and hope Ireland got tired. England’s bench made zero impact.


High balls disastrous. Hard to believe but England hasn’t improved. All that talk about how close they were to good last year is just silly.

B
Bull Shark 8 days ago

BoK specifically warned players not to run in. Lowe should have been sent off.

s
sb 8 days ago

Lowe's an arrogant...

B
Bull Shark 8 days ago

England’s scrum. Poor.

B
Bull Shark 8 days ago

England will take the 3. Taking points on every visit.

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PB 8 days ago

As per usual, Ireland’s best players are not even Irish!

Makes a mockery of international rugby! I usually want England to lose, but of late I find the Irish arrogance enough, to root for England! Sacrilege!

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Bull Shark 8 days ago

Ireland’s thinking in this game is bewildering.


They’re putting all the pressure on in Englands half. Easily advancing into their 50 at will.


Have had at least 4 kickable penalties.


Take the three points and go again. The try will come on top of the 6 or 9 points they’d have by now.


Daft.


They’d easily be ahead and have scoreboard pressure. Instead England can just keep infringing knowing Ireland won’t take the 3.

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Bull Shark 8 days ago

Ireland by 1 point. Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in the last 10.


Oh England. Please prove me wrong. If your bench is anything to go by you surely should be much better in the last 20. I guess that’s the plan.

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SA!! 11 days ago

Crazy game

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SteveD 7 days ago

See my comment above. An awful game and a very poor advert for rugby union and some of its twisted rules.

C
Coupé 12 days ago

Can't see this being a high scoring game but Ireland should overcome England

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