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Ireland`s comeback in the second half led to a 27-22 victory over England in the Six Nations opener.

Ireland secured a thrilling 27-22 victory over England in the opening match of the Six Nations Championship 2025 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match showcased a dramatic turnaround, with Ireland rallying in the second half after trailing 10-5 at halftime.

England`s debutant Cadan Murley made an impressive start, scoring the first try of the match, complemented by a penalty and conversion from Marcus Smith. However, the tide turned after the break as Ireland`s Bundee Aki leveled the scores with a try just six minutes into the second half. Sam Prendergast`s penalty soon gave Ireland their first lead, igniting a surge of momentum.

Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan added to Ireland`s tally with further tries, both converted by Jack Crowley, pushing the score to 27-10. Despite late efforts from England`s Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman, who both crossed the line for tries, Ireland`s defense held firm, ensuring they secured a bonus-point win.

The match highlighted the scoring prowess of Ireland, with tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne, and Dan Sheehan, alongside conversions and a penalty from Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast. For England, the contributions came from Cadan Murley, Tom Curry, and Tommy Freeman, with Marcus Smith handling the conversions and penalty. This victory marks a strong start for Ireland in their quest for a third consecutive Six Nations title. For more details, check out the match report and the upcoming fixtures.

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