Ireland Overcomes England in Six Nations Opener with Dominant Second Half
Ireland turned a 10-5 halftime deficit into a commanding victory, showcasing superior depth and resilience in Dublin.
- Ireland secured a 29-22 victory over England in the opening round of the 2025 Six Nations, overcoming an early deficit with a powerful second-half performance.
- England started strong with an early try from debutant Cadan Murley and led 10-5 at halftime, but their discipline and defensive structure faltered as the match progressed.
- Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne, and Dan Sheehan scored pivotal second-half tries for Ireland, with contributions from James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park proving instrumental in breaking England’s defense.
- England’s back row, led by the Curry twins, showed promise in the first half, but Ireland's bench strength and tactical adjustments overwhelmed the visitors in the latter stages.
- The result highlights Ireland's status as defending champions and sets up a key matchup against Scotland next weekend, while England faces a challenging test against France.
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