Six Nations· Season 2025
Match Summary
Ireland defeated England 27:22. The match was played in Six Nations 2025. League standings: Ireland #2, England #1.
Ireland and England have met 20 times — Ireland won 11, England won 9, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Ireland leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 724 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 36.20 per match (384 for the home side, 340 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 21–42 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Ireland sit #2 and England are #1 in the Six Nations table heading into this match.
England20
Ireland19
France16
Scotland11
Italy5
Wales3| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | England | GP5 | Won4 | Lost1 | Pts20 |
| #2 | Ireland | GP5 | Won4 | Lost1 | Pts19 |
| #3 | France | GP4 | Won3 | Lost1 | Pts16 |
| #4 | Scotland | GP4 | Won2 | Lost2 | Pts11 |
| #5 | Italy | GP5 | Won1 | Lost4 | Pts5 |
| #6 | Wales | GP5 | Won0 | Lost5 | Pts3 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026