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Six Nations recap: Ireland emerges victorious over England

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 2 Feb 2025, 3:01pm
Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring as Ireland beat England 27-20 in Dublin. Photo / Getty Images
Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring as Ireland beat England 27-20 in Dublin. Photo / Getty Images

Six Nations recap: Ireland emerges victorious over England

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 2 Feb 2025, 3:01pm

Ireland have kickstarted their bid for a third straight Six Nations crown with a 27-22 win over England spearheaded by two New Zealand-born players.

Halfback Jamison Gibson-Park was named man of the match, while James Lowe had a hand in three tries.

England led 10-5 at halftime before Ireland caught fire, stretching to 27-10 before a couple of late consolation tries to the visitors.

Rugby commentator Martin Gillingham joined Piney to recap the match.

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