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,

Back-to-back Six Nations champions Ireland pile pressure on England and Steve Borthwick with comeback, bonus-point win in Dublin; Scotland survived Italy scare to get 2025 campaign off to winning start;