Six Nations: England v Ireland - All you need to know

After what felt like an eternal down-week, the Guinness Six Nations is back, and we're into the business end of the 2024 championship.

It may only be the fourth round of games, but the destination of the title could be sewn up by Saturday evening.

Ireland travel to Twickenham knowing a bonus-point win against England will guarantee their status as Six Nations champions, ahead of a potential shot at back to back Grand Slams at home to Scotland next week.

A bonus-point win may not even be needed to mathematically seal the title. If Scotland were to beat Italy without scoring four tries, Ireland would just need a win of any kind over in England to retain the trophy.

Andy Farrell's side are heavy favourites to win and bring up a fifth consecutive victory over the English, who are coming into the game under a cloud after their chastening defeat to Scotland.

And although Ireland have won four in a row over their neighbours, and all by two scores or more, the last three of those have been caveated by English red cards.

TV

England v Ireland will be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, with coverage under way from 4pm. Wales v France (Sunday) will also be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 2.30pm. Italy v Scotland (Saturday 2.15pm) is live on Virgin Media.

Get highlights of all of the weekend's games on Against the Head, Monday, 8pm.

RADIO

Listen to live commentary on RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport, with Michael Corcoran and Fiona Coghlan at Twickenham.

ONLINE

Follow a live blog on RTE.ie/sport and the RTÉ News App followed by report, reaction and player ratings.

WEATHER

It's set to be a mild afternoon at Twickenham with temperatures of 10-12C, while there's a chance of some light rain showers during the game.

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