Six Nations

How Ireland beat England in the Six Nations: In pictures

Simon Easterby’s side fell behind by half-time but a strong second half gave them victory

Ireland’s Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth try. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Ireland’s Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth try. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
David Gorman
Sat Feb 01 2025 - 19:32

Ireland beat England 27-22 at the Aviva Stadium for a bonus-point win to start the Six Nations. Here are some of the best photographs to capture the day.

Cadan Murley of England looks delighted to dive in and score on his international debut. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty
Cadan Murley of England looks delighted to dive in and score on his international debut. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty
Ireland’s Rónan Kelleher thought he scored a try that was later disallowed due to Tadhg Beirne being penalised for grabbling a leg and impeding the defender. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Ireland’s Rónan Kelleher thought he scored a try that was later disallowed due to Tadhg Beirne being penalised for grabbling a leg and impeding the defender. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Garry Ringrose of Ireland is tackled by Cadan Murley of England as they were given very little space to play at the Aviva in the first half. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty
Garry Ringrose of Ireland is tackled by Cadan Murley of England as they were given very little space to play at the Aviva in the first half. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty
Andy Farrell watches the game from the stands. Farrell has left the team temporarily to manage the British and Irish Lions. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Andy Farrell watches the game from the stands. Farrell has left the team temporarily to manage the British and Irish Lions. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Jamison Gibson-Park scores Ireland's first try of the game after good work from James Lowe. Sam Prendergast missed the conversion as Ireland went into the break 10-5 behind. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA
Jamison Gibson-Park scores Ireland's first try of the game after good work from James Lowe. Sam Prendergast missed the conversion as Ireland went into the break 10-5 behind. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA
Ireland’s Bundee Aki shows his strength to power through and score his second try despite Tommy Freeman of England, levelling the game with England. Photograph: Inpho
Ireland’s Bundee Aki shows his strength to power through and score his second try despite Tommy Freeman of England, levelling the game with England. Photograph: Inpho
Tadhg Beirne celebrates scoring the third try that gave Ireland the score buffer in the second half. Photograph: PA
Tadhg Beirne celebrates scoring the third try that gave Ireland the score buffer in the second half. Photograph: PA
Ireland’s Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth try in his first appearance for Ireland since his cruciate ligament injury. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Ireland’s Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth try in his first appearance for Ireland since his cruciate ligament injury. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Tom Curry of England scores a try, England score two late tries to put a respectable face on the scoreline but still fall to a 27-22 defeat. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty
Tom Curry of England scores a try, England score two late tries to put a respectable face on the scoreline but still fall to a 27-22 defeat. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty
Ireland’s Cian Healy celebrates with his children Beau and Russell after the match. Photograph: Inpho
Ireland’s Cian Healy celebrates with his children Beau and Russell after the match. Photograph: Inpho
David Gorman

David Gorman

David Gorman is a sports journalist with The Irish Times

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