Ireland begin bid for hat-trick of Six Nations titles with bonus-point victory over England

Ireland came from 10-5 down at half-time to register a first-round victory and avenge their Twickenham loss of 11 months ago.

DAN THE MAN: Dan Sheehan celebrates after scoring his side's fourth try. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Six Nations: Ireland 27 England 22

Ireland began their bid for a hat-trick of Guinness Six Nations titles in rousing style as they claimed a bonus-point victory over England in Saturday’s championship opener in Dublin.