England’s Six Nations hopes over after ruthless Ireland dish out hammering

The defeat – England’s first at Twickenham since November 2024 – came after losing at Murrayfield to Scotland.

21 Feb, 16:15 — 21 Feb, 16:23

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Why this matters

The Six Nations Championship is a prestigious annual international rugby union competition, and England, a traditional powerhouse, entered with high expectations. This decisive loss to Ireland, following an earlier defeat to Scotland, not only ends England's title hopes prematurely but also significantly impacts their standing and morale in the tournament. Meanwhile, Ireland's victory reignites their own title bid, making this a pivotal moment in the competition.

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EnglandRugby team that lost IrelandRugby team that won Six Nations ChampionshipRugby tournament TwickenhamMatch venue ScotlandPrevious opponent England lost to

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 21 Feb, 16:15|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 8m|Window: 8m

BBC21 Feb, 16:15First to report

Record-breaking Ireland humble woeful England in Twickenham demolition job

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The Guardian1h ago

Record-breaking Ireland humble woeful England in Twickenham demolition job

England 21-42 Ireland Ireland run riot to condemn England to successive defeats So much for all those expectations of a tight two-horse race. For the second week running England were barely in the frame, comprehensively second best to opponents who started well and kept on galloping to a five-try rout. This was a record Irish win at Twickenham and it is Andy Farrell’s side who remain in the hunt for this season’s Six Nations title while England stare down the barrel of a bottom-half finish....

By Robert Kitson at Allianz Stadium

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The Independent1h ago