Ireland vs England – 2025 Six nations: live score, team news and updates while Steve Borthwick's men face a discouraging opening test against defenders champions

For me, this is the largest match of the six nations.

Well, these days it is anyway. Do not be misunderstood, the rivalry of England with Wales is possibly larger, but with its form, the importance has decreased.

The rivalry of the Rosas networks with Ireland dates back to 150 years … they really don't like them.

It is a party that has produced dramatic moments, such as what happened in this competition last year (it will come to that later).

With France looking at the real business this year, these two teams know that they need to have a winning start to win at six nations.

A loss could already get them out of the race …