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

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

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.