Borthwick cites 'inexperience' as England fall short in Dublin
Steve Borthwick pointed to England's relative inexperience as he defended recent results following a 27-22 loss to "world-class" Ireland in his side’s Guinness Six Nations opener.
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Ireland's experience was key says England coach Borthwick
DUBLIN : England coach Steve Borthwick said Ireland's experience made the difference after his team fell away in the second half of their Six Nations game in Dublin on Saturday to lose 27-22 after leading 10-5 at halftime.
Six Nations 2025 Ireland vs England: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and line-ups
Maro Itoje's England will face a tough start to this year's Six Nations campaign as they take on Ireland in what is set to be one of the standout matches of the first round.
Past woes still echo as unpredictable England arrive in town
Ireland and England's latest meeting, 150 years after their first, comes freighted with greater than average levels of uncertainty.
Caelan Doris: England present 'ultimate test' in Six Nations opener
Captain Caelan Doris is braced for the "ultimate test" when Ireland begin their quest for an unprecedented third successive Guinness Six Nations title against rivals England.
Aerial battle key against England - Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park
Jamison Gibson-Park reckons controlling the skies will be key to the outcome of Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game against England.
Murley to make England debut, Curry brothers to start against Ireland
LONDON :England will give Harlequins winger Cadan Murley his debut against Ireland on Saturday after Steve Borthwick named his team on Tuesday for the Six Nations opener, with twins Ben and Tom Curry to start in the back row together for the first time.
Twin threat - Curry brothers Ben and Tom to start against Ireland
England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.