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England
England
21 - 42
Full Time
Ireland
Ireland

England vs Ireland

Events
Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'
Conversion

George Ford has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

England are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Underhill picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Jack van Poortvliet played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcus Smith took full advantage.

72'

England decide to make a substitution, with Trevor Davison getting some game time.

72'

England decide to make a substitution, with Joe Heyes being replaced.

72'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Craig Casey getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

England decide to make a substitution, with Sam Underhill getting some game time.

70'

England decide to make a substitution, with Ben Earl being replaced.

70'
Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Jamie Osborne

69'

That's a great try assist by Jack Crowley.

69'
Penalty Goal

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

65'

Ireland sub Cian Prendergast comes onto the field.

62'

Joe McCarthy departs for Ireland.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

62'
Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley adds the points for Ireland.

58'

Ronan Kelleher comes on for Ireland.

55'

Dan Sheehan leaves the field.

55'

Alex Coles comes on.

54'

Maro Itoje comes off.

54'

Ciaran Frawley comes on.

54'

Garry Ringrose comes off.

54'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Ford kicks the conversion.

53'
Try

A penetrating move by England results in a try for Ollie Lawrence.

53'

What a run here by Ollie Lawrence as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Tommy Freeman.

53'
Yellow Card

Jamie Osborne (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

53'

What a run here by Tommy Freeman as they get over the gainline!

52'

Bevan Rodd comes on.

51'

Ellis Genge comes off.

51'

Guy Pepper comes on.

51'

Tom Curry comes off.

51'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Nick Timoney getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Josh van der Flier being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham getting some game time.

46'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong being replaced.

46'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole getting some game time.

46'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Loughman being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Jack Crowley adds the two points for Ireland.

43'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Dan Sheehan dots the ball down from close range.

42'
Yellow Card

Henry Pollock (England) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Caelan Doris being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'
Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for England.

41'
Try

Incisive passing by England is finished off by Fraser Dingwall, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by England has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

England sub Marcus Smith comes onto the field.

39'

Freddie Steward departs for England.

39'

Fabulous play by England has led to George Ford being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

Jack Crowley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'
Try

Silky skills by Ireland ends with a try for Tommy O'Brien.

29'

Spellbinding play by Robert Baloucoune is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Robert Baloucoune breaches the defence.

29'

Jamie George comes on.

29'

Luke Cowan-Dickie comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Josh van der Flier breaches the defence.

28'

Jack Crowley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Robert Baloucoune scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Robert Baloucoune breaches the defence.

26'

Jamison Gibson-Park played a key part in that try.

26'
Yellow Card

Freddie Steward (England) is shown a yellow card

26'

Trouble here as Stuart McCloskey breaches the defence.

26'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jack van Poortvliet getting some game time.

23'

England decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mitchell being replaced.

23'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jack Crowley as they hook it left.

22'
Conversion

Jack Crowley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

Jamison Gibson-Park goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jamison Gibson-Park bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Robert Baloucoune bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

18'

Ireland make a substitution with Tommy O'Brien coming on.

18'

Ireland make a substitution with James Lowe coming off.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Arundell bursts through to advance the England attack.

16'
Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley kicks the penalty.

8'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamison Gibson-Park goes through the gap.

6'

We are underway as the referee Andrea Piardi blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

England v Ireland
England v Ireland
Six Nations
Round 3
Sat 21st February 2026, 06:10am PST
Sat 21st February 2026, 06:10am PST
Allianz Stadium
Allianz Stadium
TV Guide
NBC Sports
Referee
Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +21
England
Ireland
England
Time in lead
Ireland
0
Mins in lead
74
0%
% Of Game In Lead
90%
62%
Possession Last 10 min
38%
7
Points Last 10 min
2

Key Events

Full Time
Ford
21 - 42
76'
Underhill
19 - 42
75'
Crowley
70'
14 - 42
Osborne
69'
14 - 40
Crowley
65'
14 - 35
Crowley
58'
14 - 32
Ford
14 - 29
53'
Lawrence
12 - 29
53'
Osborne
53'
7 - 29
Crowley
43'
7 - 29
Sheehan
42'
7 - 27
Pollock
7 - 22
41'
Half Time
Ford
7 - 22
41'
Dingwall
5 - 22
41'
Crowley
30'
0 - 22
O'Brien
29'
0 - 20
Baloucoune
26'
0 - 15
Steward
0 - 10
26'
Crowley
20'
0 - 10
Gibson-Park
19'
0 - 8
Crowley
8'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.7
12
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.3
9
Entries

Attack Profile

England
Ireland
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Defence Profile

England
Ireland
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
63%
49%
3-6 secs
24%
29%
6+ secs
13%
22%
100
Rucks Won
86

Last 5 Penalties

65'
66'
71'
73'
78'
England
Ireland

England vs Ireland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Ireland in Six Nations Round 3 on Sat 21st February 2026 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:10 and is broadcast on ITV X, ITV. In South Africa it’s at 16:10 SAST on SuperSport, 03:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:10 EST on NBC Sports in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and England in position 6, underlining just how tight this match could be.

England vs Ireland Squads

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

Other Fixtures

20 - 25
FT
33 - 15
FT
WOMENS
19 - 39
FT
28 - 30
FT
21 - 15
FT
40 - 21
FT
32 - 13
FT
52 - 7
FT
24 - 27
FT
28 - 29
FT
50 - 26
FT
14 - 38
FT
31 - 10
FT
36 - 19
FT
9 - 28
FT
52 - 14
FT
40 - 15
FT
14 - 24
FT
34 - 31
FT
17 - 14
FT
17 - 36
FT
45 - 29
FT
21 - 14
FT
42 - 26
FT
14 - 18
FT
49 - 17
FT
17 - 21
FT
27 - 17
FT
36 - 20
FT
33 - 14
FT
17 - 21
FT
12 - 28
FT
26 - 15
FT
26 - 31
FT
64 - 20
FT
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Thursday
12:00
Thursday
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Comments

20 Comments
J
JD 36 days ago

If Itoje ever was truly international level, he definitely isn’t any longer. Very average, club level player and ineffective as captain. Nothing against him as a person; just don’t think he’s up to much. Someone suggested that Borthwick made him captain for sentimental reasons. Hard to argue.

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benny_pea 34 days ago

Not quite

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Hammer Head 36 days ago

I’m not at a loss for words because I’m still speaking.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

Non-Ireland fans are in for a looong week.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

When has a rucked formed?

J
JJ 35 days ago

Ball on the ground, at least one player from each team bound over the ball. Once a ruck has been formed, it is illegal to handle the ball, even if you are on your feet or flying on wings. Referees please note; no hands in the ruck!

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Hammer Head 36 days ago

Ireland closing the gap in the lineouts in front of the referee as if he is visually impaired.

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SB 36 days ago

Can’t believe what I saw in that first half lol

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

How is it not a penalty to England for the tackler not rolling away if the ball hasn’t crossed the whitewash?

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

Don’t give up England. Teams have bounced back from 22-0 before. You can do it!

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

Okay give up. You can’t do it.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

Porous English defence? That’s putting it mildly.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

WTAF is England doing?


Andrea Piardi coming off could be the best thing to happen for this game. His “body is gone”. Along with his mind.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

Andrea Piardi fans in for a long week.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

Jack Crowley fans in for a long week.

S
SB 36 days ago

Who is that?

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

George Ford fans in for a long week.

H
Hammer Head 36 days ago

3 rucks in a row. Irish bodies in the way. Pathetic (refereeing) that they’re still allowed to get away with that.

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