Six Nations: England v Ireland

Live coverage of the Six Nations clash between England and Ireland from Twickenham. Two of rugby’s fiercest rivals meet in Round 3 of the 2026 Men’s Six Nations. With both sides harbouring title ambitions, this game could prove pivotal in shaping the Championship. One of the oldest and most storied rivalries in international rugby, England and Ireland first met in 1875 at The Oval. Since then, they’ve contested 143 Test matches, with England winning 81, Ireland 54, and 8 ending in a draw. Presented by Orla Bannon with analysis from Gareth Steenson and Claire Small with commentary from Jim Neilly and former Ireland international Mike McCarthy