Rugby

England stun champions Ireland with bonus

February 3, 2019 5:00 am

England pulled off arguably the most impressive victory 32-20 over Ireland in its first Six Nations defeat in Dublin in six years.

England led 17-10 at half-time.

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BBC Sports reports, Ireland had seen off world champions New Zealand in unbeaten autumn but their dream of consecutive Grand Slams came crashing down under a thunderous English assault.

In other six nations’ match results, Wales defeated France 24-19 while Scotland beat Italy 33-20.