Ireland has gotten off to a five-point start to its bid for an unprecedented third straight outright Six Nations rugby title by overpowering England in a second-half recovery to rack up a 27-22 victory in Dublin.

Ireland legend Tommy Bowe has accused England’s players of being “unfit” after their 27-22 Six Nations defeat in Dublin. Steve Borthwick’s side led 10-5 at half-time before conceding 22 unanswered points in the second 40,

England are up against it as they begin their Six Nations campaign away in Ireland later today. Steve Borthwick’s side failed to impress in 2024 and have been handed perhaps the toughest test possible in Dublin.