Defending champions England end Ireland's unbeaten home record in Cork

There was a record crowd of 8,800 supporters at Virgin Media Park to see England win in Ireland for the first time since 2017
Defending champions England end Ireland's unbeaten home record in Cork

SIX NATIONS OPENER: Ireland come up short against England in their opening game in the U20 2025 Six Nations. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025 - 21:52
Simon Lewis, Virgin Media Park

U20 Six Nations: Ireland 3 England 19

Ireland’s unbeaten home record in Cork was brought to end on a rainy Thursday night as defending champions England started their U20 Six Nations title defence with a hard-fought victory.

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