Munster used to be a lot stronger, which livened selection up a bit.

I watched the U20 clash. England continue to find 2 m+ giants at lock and 6, although the blindside didn't last that long (red card after 13 mins for shoulder on head contact in a tackle). They are using 20 min red cards in this competition. England were down to 13 players in the 1st half but still looked comfortable.

@pakman said in Ireland v England:

Only one Munster starter.

None from Ulster

Also I can see why they chose Sam P at ten - 'needs more Leinster'

Long term is got to be a problem, that much of the national team in one place

Lively start by England.

Porn star stores in the corner after Lawrence split the Oirish defence

@Victor-Meldrew said in Ireland v England:

Porn star stores in the corner after Lawrence split the Oirish defence

7-0 to the Poms

Murley with a try just 8 minutes into his debut test. Great work in the build up by Marcus Smith.

Ireland 0 England 7

Even for NH rugby, I feel like that was alot of box kicks in the first 10 mins

@Victor-Meldrew said in Ireland v England:

Porn star stores

I didn't know Byron Kelleher was playing for England.

Gibson-Park's assimilation is clearly complete. Looks a proper leprechaun now.

Ireland would be nothing without their Kiwis.

Ireland score. Weird try. The ball squirted out of a ruck and no one from England reacted, but the Irish Hooker eventually picked it up.

But they are looking at it. It's with the TMO.

No try.

England still leading 7-0.

Itoje gets a try ruled out for something he’s perfected. Fair play.

England attack looks dangerous around the breakdown

Beirne either got hit in the head or dived.

Ben Kay gives great analysis

@Victor-Meldrew Yup. Good how the guys who do it Week in Week out get to step up. They have the knowledge.

Yellow Card to Marcus Smith. England down to 14.

Lowe to Gibson Park that try was made in Aotearoa.

Project players to the rescue for Ireland.

@Billy-Tell said in Ireland v England:

Project players to the rescue for Ireland.

Until World Rugby gets tough on it, nations like Ireland will do it.

Nelson and Gisborne 5 England 7.

Nice play by England but Slade loses it. But there's a penalty straight under the posts.

Smith gets the kick.

Team Green 5 England 10.

Half time.

Not much in this. Two very evenly matched sides. It will probably go to the wire.

@sparky said in Ireland v England:

Not much in this. Two very evenly matched sides. It will probably go to the wire.

England are better so far. I don’t know much about the England bench but the Irish bench has a few over the hill veterans.

England D coach has earned his money. Big improvement.

Cracker of a first half

Eddie looks like he just came from the allotment

The overhead camera is shitting me

Use it for replays

End of

Shit from Burley but should have been penalty to England for Ireland having 20 on the field

England beginning to struggle at scrum time. Their front row looks rather inexperienced.

O'Keefe no standing any nonsense.

Lawrence is having a fine game. Dangerous on attack and terrific defence.

Lawrence setting down a marker for the Lions

Bundee Aki in. Another try to New Zealand.