the selection may give Ireland - for whom the 6ft 6in Ryan Baird is a surprise inclusion - the edge at the line-out. Maro Itoje, England's new captain, was quick to assuage such fears this week.

A week in York had a galvanising effect on Steve Borthwick’s England team a year ago, transforming them from a team demoralised after defeat to Scotland into one that ended Ireland’s grand slam quest ...

to have beaten Ireland at home in the tournament. England, led by new captain Maro Itoje, will be looking to bounce back after an underwhelming 2024, where they won only five of 12 matches.

DUBLIN — Ireland ... that ended England’s chances of victory. “I thought the first half was fantastic and we did everything we wanted to do,” said Maro Itoje, England’s new captain.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ireland’s Sam Prendergast in action during the Six Nations match ...

Ireland’s win means that every other full ICC member, barring England, has now won at least one Test in Zimbabwe. India, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh ...