Summary
England's rugby team lost to Ireland with a score of 42-21, marking one of their poorest performances under head coach Steve Borthwick. England's game saw many defensive mistakes, including 14 handling errors, which allowed Ireland to dominate the match early on. The loss adds pressure on Borthwick as the team continues its journey in the Six Nations tournament.
Key Facts
- England lost to Ireland 42-21 in a Six Nations rugby match.
- England head coach Steve Borthwick aimed for a Grand Slam repeat and first title since 2020 but faced back-to-back defeats.
- The game saw England concede five tries and make 14 handling errors.
- Ireland scored 22 points in the first 30 minutes, among the most points England has conceded at home in a first half.
- England had a previous streak of 12 consecutive wins, which ended with their loss to Scotland, followed by the loss to Ireland.
- Young player Henry Pollock made his first Test start but England still struggled in the early stages of the game.
- Borthwick insists that the team is on a developmental path and will improve in upcoming matches.
- Players and coach acknowledged defensive mistakes and vowed to improve performance.
