Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 23, 2020 at 3pm UK
24-12
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Charlie Ewels relishing competition for England second-row spot
Eddie Jones named five locks in his squad to face Ireland - Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury and Ewels.
Feb 27, 22:16
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Andy Farrell insists Ireland can still win Six Nations despite England defeat
Ireland host Italy on March 7 before finishing the tournament in France.
Feb 25, 06:54
![England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020 England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
George Ford: 'More to come from England after win over Ireland'
England ran out 24-12 winners against Ireland.
Feb 24, 13:34
![Andrew Conway celebrates scoring for Ireland on February 8, 2020 Andrew Conway celebrates scoring for Ireland on February 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andrew Conway promises Ireland inquest after England defeat
Ireland were beaten 24-12 at Twickenham.
Feb 24, 11:43
![England's Courtney Lawes after the match on February 23, 2020 England's Courtney Lawes after the match on February 23, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Courtney Lawes reveals ankle injection prior to win over Ireland
Courtney Lawes played a starring role at Twickenham on his 31st birthday.
Feb 24, 07:54
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Eddie Jones: 'England so dominant against Ireland we could have declared'
Ireland were brushed aside 24-12 at Twickenham.
Feb 23, 20:48
The Match
Match Report
George Ford and Elliot Daly poached tries that propelled title-chasing England out of sight.
Head to Head
Aug 24, 2019 3pm
Autumn Internationals 2019
England
57-15
Ireland
Cokanasiga (13', 65'), Daly (29'), Tuilagi (36'), Itoje (45'), Kruis (53'), Curry (57'), Cowan-Dickie (77')
Larmour (9'), Aki (73')
Feb 2, 2019 4.45pm
Mar 18, 2017 5pm
Feb 27, 2016 4.50pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Ireland's Devin Toner pictured in February 2017 Ireland's Devin Toner pictured in February 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Devin Toner: 'It means the world to be back in Ireland XV'
The giant Leinster lock was recalled after Iain Henderson left the squad following the birth of his son.
Feb 22, 15:18
![Courtney Lawes during an England training session on February 20, 2019 Courtney Lawes during an England training session on February 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Courtney Lawes expects "pretty physical battle" against Ireland
England forward picked up a knock in training.
Feb 22, 13:57
![Owen Farrell in action for England on February 8, 2020 Owen Farrell in action for England on February 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The key talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Ireland
Eddie Jones' men need a win at Twickenham to preserve their title hopes.
Feb 22, 11:35
![Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Johnny Sexton warns Ireland to be wary of England ahead of Six Nations clash
Ireland started the tournament with successive wins over Scotland and Wales.
Feb 22, 06:24
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Ben Earl to provide multi-role cover for Eddie Jones's England
Earl will supply back row and three-quarter cover for a game England must win.
Feb 21, 22:19
![Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Johnny Sexton lavishes praise on Andy Farrell, Owen Farrell
Andy and Owen Farrell will be in opposite camps on Sunday.
Feb 21, 17:59
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Eddie Jones: 'England can stand up to Irish aerial assault at Twickenham'
The sides face off in the Six Nations Championship this weekend.
Feb 21, 14:12
![Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bono gives motivational talk to Ireland squad
The Dublin-born U2 frontman delivered an impassioned talk as a special guest at the team hotel.
Feb 19, 18:31
![Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019 Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade in contention to feature for England
The pair had been struggling with respective groin and ankle issues.
Feb 19, 15:37
![Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell pictured in January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland unchanged for Six Nations trip to Twickenham
Ireland can clinch the Triple Crown with a win in England.
Feb 19, 15:02
![England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones walks with his runner up medal after the match on November 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian O'Driscoll accuses Eddie Jones of "overstepping the mark"
Eddie Jones was widely ridiculed after his threat to face France with "absolute brutality" was met with a below-par 24-17 defeat in Paris.
Feb 18, 15:39
![England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019 England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mako Vunipola ruled out of England's Six Nations clash with Ireland
Beno Obano called up for Six Nations match against Ireland on Sunday.
Feb 18, 12:45
![George Ford in action for England on September 26, 2019 George Ford in action for England on September 26, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
George Ford out for revenge when England face Ireland
Two years ago Ireland won 24-15 at Twickenham.
Feb 17, 06:40
![England head coach Eddie Jones before the match on November 2, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones before the match on November 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England attract 10,000 crowd for open training ahead of Ireland showdown
Eddie Jones' men host the unbeaten Irish on Sunday week as they look to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.
Feb 14, 17:33
![Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020 Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Anthony Watson ruled out of England Six Nations clash with Ireland
Head coach Eddie Jones says he is still a couple of weeks away from being fit.
Feb 13, 15:36
![England captain Owen Farrell pictured on October 19, 2019 England captain Owen Farrell pictured on October 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Farrell v Farrell: Comparing father and son ahead of Six Nations clash
Owen Farrell will captain England against an Ireland side coached by dad Andy.
Feb 12, 15:06
![Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019 Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi called up to England training camp
Manu Tuilagi will also be involved alongside a 25-man squad named by Eddie Jones.
Feb 12, 13:07