Old failings come back to haunt Ireland in Twickenham

Two first-half tries from England wing Jonny May put Eddie Jones’ men in the driving seat and Ireland were unable to muster a response. 
Old failings come back to haunt Ireland in Twickenham

Autumn Nations Cup: England 18 Ireland 7

What was supposed to be a great leap forward for Andy Farrell’s new regime turned into a step back in time at Twickenham on Saturday as a relentless England defence tackled an unimaginative Ireland to a standstill.

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