Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 2, 2019 at 4.45pm UK
20-32
Reaction
![Brian O'Driscoll pictured in September 2017 Brian O'Driscoll pictured in September 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brian O'Driscoll: 'England defeat was a reality check for Ireland'
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes that the defeat to England in the opening match of their Six Nations campaign was a much-needed reality check in World Cup year.
Feb 18, 20:18
![Henry Slade in action for England on February 2, 2019 Henry Slade in action for England on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How a night on the oche helped England hit the bullseye in Dublin
Eddie Jones' side kicked off their Six Nations campaign in style.
Feb 6, 22:00
![Ireland's Garry Ringrose in action against England in the Six Nations on February 2, 2019 Ireland's Garry Ringrose in action against England in the Six Nations on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ringrose and Toner ruled out of Ireland's clash with Scotland
The pair sustained injuries in Saturday's defeat against England.
Feb 5, 14:55
![England's Henry Slade scores a try during the Six Nations clash with Ireland on February 2, 2019 England's Henry Slade scores a try during the Six Nations clash with Ireland on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland refusing to panic despite England defeat
Sean O'Brien is set to return against Scotland.
Feb 4, 19:53
![England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019 England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eddie Jones confident England can cope without Itoje
England have plenty of options in the second row.
Feb 3, 22:00
![Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Murray determined Ireland will draw strength from England loss
Grand Slam champions suffered a 32-20 defeat to Eddie Jones' men in Dublin.
Feb 3, 11:34
![England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019 England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Maro Itoje injury mars England's impressive victory over Ireland
Eddie Jones awaits results of a scan on Itoje's knee injury picked up during the 32-20 win at the Aviva Stadium.
Feb 2, 21:11
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Schmidt issues World Cup warning to 'bullied' and 'bruised' Ireland
England hammered the 2018 Grand Slam champions at the Aviva Stadium.
Feb 2, 20:33
The Match
Match Report
Eddie Jones' troops take big step towards reclaiming Six Nations crown.
Head to Head
Mar 18, 2017 5pm
Feb 27, 2016 4.50pm
Sep 5, 2015 1.30pm
Mar 1, 2015 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018 Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
No issue with my temperament, says Owen Farrell
Irish Grand Slam winner Peter Stringer believes Joe Schmidt's men should target the Saracens man.
Feb 1, 22:00
![Rory Best of Ulster is tackled by Romain Taofifenua of Toulon during the European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 game at the Kingspan stadium on October 25, 2014 Rory Best of Ulster is tackled by Romain Taofifenua of Toulon during the European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 3 game at the Kingspan stadium on October 25, 2014](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt keeping Ireland grounded, insists Rory Best
Ireland are the Six Nations favourites after a stunning 2018.
Feb 1, 14:19
![Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018 Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
5 talking points ahead of crunch Ireland v England encounter
The match in Dublin could be decisive in determining the outcome of the 2019 Six Nations.
Feb 1, 14:05
![Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bundee Aki ready for Manu Tuilagi test
The centres will clash in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Feb 1, 01:00
![Courtney Lawes during an England training session on November 9, 2018 Courtney Lawes during an England training session on November 9, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A closer look at the statistics as Ireland and England go head-to-head
We examine some of they key statistical match-ups for the Aviva Stadium encounter.
Jan 31, 16:01
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt vows Ireland will deliver 'edge of the seat' entertainment
Schmidt laughs off England jibes that Ireland will adopt boring tactics in the Six Nations opener.
Jan 31, 15:29
![Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland boss Schmidt defends decision to select Henshaw at full-back
Henshaw will play only his second-ever Test in that position in the Six Nations opener against England.
Jan 31, 15:06
![England's Elliot Daly pictured in November 2018 England's Elliot Daly pictured in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jones backs full-back Daly to do 'a great job' in England's Six Nations opener
Daly's attacking game got him the nod ahead of Mike Brown for the clash with Ireland in Dublin.
Jan 31, 13:49
![England's Elliot Daly pictured in November 2018 England's Elliot Daly pictured in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Elliot Daly gets full-back nod for England's Six Nations opener against Ireland
Daly has held off a challenge from Mike Brown for the Dublin clash.
Jan 31, 12:12
![Ben Youngs during an England training session on November 23, 2018 Ben Youngs during an England training session on November 23, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Youngs tells England to expect ferocious battle against Ireland
England have lost their last two games at the Aviva Stadium.
Jan 30, 22:00
![Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018 Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England are ready for aerial battle in Ireland, insists forwards coach Borthwick
Borthwick believes England can deal with Ireland's high balls on Saturday.
Jan 30, 15:45
![Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland centre Henshaw may switch to full-back for England clash
The 25-year-old started his career in the role.
Jan 30, 11:11
![Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018 Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland prepared for more than just physicality from England, insists Stander
The Munster forward believes the likes of Billy Vunipola bring power and subtlety.
Jan 30, 10:39
![Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018 Manu Tuilagi during an England training session on November 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuilagi poised for first Six Nations start in six years
Centre Ben Te'o has been ruled out of the clash with Ireland.
Jan 29, 22:00
![Ben Te'o during an England press conference on November 23, 2018 Ben Te'o during an England press conference on November 23, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England centre Te'o ruled out of Six Nations opener against Ireland
Te'o was set to start the opener in Dublin only for injury to strike during training on Monday.
Jan 29, 17:00
![Simon Easterby pictured in 2013 Simon Easterby pictured in 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
We're not interested in war of words with England, says Ireland's Easterby
The two sides go head to head in Dublin on Saturday.
Jan 29, 16:33
![Brad Shields in action for England on November 10, 2018 Brad Shields in action for England on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brad Shields remains a doubt for England's Six Nations opener
The Kiwi-born Wasps back row has been struggling with a side strain.
Jan 29, 12:06
![Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018 Owen Farrell during an England training session on November 21, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland will look to antagonise England captain Owen Farrell - Peter Stringer
Former Ireland scrum-half Stringer is the latest to wade into the war of words ahead of the keenly-anticipated Aviva Stadium showdown.
Jan 29, 10:28
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England assistant Mitchell ramps up rivalry by accusing Ireland of being dull
Eddie Jones' side travel to Dublin for the Six Nations opener.
Jan 28, 18:21
![Keith Earls in action for Ireland on February 10, 20018 Keith Earls in action for Ireland on February 10, 20018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Keith Earls expects physical onslaught in Six Nations opener against England
Ireland will aim to successfully defend their Six Nations title in 2019.
Jan 28, 16:41
![Ben Te'o during an England press conference on November 23, 2018 Ben Te'o during an England press conference on November 23, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Te'o expects 'intense' Six Nations clash with Ireland
The northern hemisphere's most anticipated Test of 2019 is being staged on the opening weekend of the Championship.
Jan 27, 22:00
![Billy Vunipola during an England training session on May 31, 2018 Billy Vunipola during an England training session on May 31, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vunipola vows not to be a silly Billy in Dublin
Saracens number eight vows to avoid repeat of boozy post-match night out.
Jan 26, 22:00
![Brad Shields in action for England on November 10, 2018 Brad Shields in action for England on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England continue to monitor Shields fitness ahead of Six Nations opener
The New Zealand-born forward has been earmarked to start the clash against Ireland in Dublin on February 2.
Jan 25, 16:33