Summary

  • Marcus Smith drop-goal with last kick of game seals thrilling England win at raucous Twickenham

  • James Lowe's second try put Ireland on verge of Six Nations title before Smith's dramatic kick

  • Ireland's hopes of Grand Slam over but can win title v Scotland next week

  • England could pinch the title in France in final round

  • George Furbank and Ben Earl scored tries in second half

  • Four Jack Crowley penalties gave Ireland 12-8 half-time lead

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

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    Can’t even be bothered to watch England today. We know they are going to get hammered.

    Mark

  2. Postpublished at 11 mins

    England 5-3 Ireland

    Off go England again in attack as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso nearly gets his hands free.

    This free-flowing attack has not been seen yet in this campaign. Hugo Keenan is bundled into touch which gives England another opportunity.

  3. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England 5-3 Ireland

    Matt Gault
    BBC Sport NI at Twickenham

    This is the first time Ireland have been behind in a Six Nations game since they faced England in Dublin last year.

    There won't be much panic just yet. They're a better team than that. But that early try has energised the home fans.

  4. Postpublished at 8 mins

    England 5-3 Ireland

    England win a penalty from the scrum. That battle is huge and it is 1-0 in that department.

    However, Ireland respond with their own steal.

  5. 'Lovely quick hands' from Englandpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England 5-3 Ireland

    Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Ireland don't have enough down the short-side and England with lovely quick hands - no one quicker than Ollie Lawrence!

    England celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  6. Nash offpublished at 7 mins

    England 5-3 Ireland

    Ireland drop the ball after pressure from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. It is the perfect start for England.

    After a nasty collision in the lead-up to the try Calvin Nash is off injured.

    Ireland dropping the ballImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England 5-3 Ireland

    Mantej Mann
    BBC Sport at Twickenham

    The noise is spine-tingling and we have lift off.

    Twickenham erupts as England spot an opening and run the ball through the hands.

    Great finish by Ollie Lawrence, who still had to beat Jack Crowley close to the touchline.

  8. try

    Try - England 5-3 Irelandpublished at 4 mins

    Ollie Lawrence

    Ollie Lawrence takes off down the wing and hands off Jack Crowley before diving over.

    Twickenham erupts.

    Ollie Lawrence scoring a tryImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England 0-3 Ireland

    Tommy Bowe
    Former Ulster & Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Exactly the start Ireland will have wanted.

    Andy Farrell will have been fearful that England would have come out of the blocks firing.

  10. Penalty England 0-3 Irelandpublished at 3 mins

    Jack Crowley

    Bang in front of the sticks and no problem for Jack Crowley.

    Jack Crowley kicking a penaltyImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 2 mins

    England 0-0 Ireland

    All Ireland in the early stages as they test out England's defence. They win a penalty and that should be the first points.

    Ireland running with the ballImage source, Getty Images
  12. Kick-offpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England 0-0 Ireland

    Jack Crowley gets the game under way.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    #bbcrugby, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply)

    What is England's plan today? A similar one to the World Cup semi-final v South Africa?

    Andrew Priestley

  14. TUNE IN!published at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    As well as live text coverage, we have also got you covered for radio coverage of the big game.

    BBC Sport's rugby union correspondent Chris Jones is alongside former England internationals Matt Dawson and Chris Ashton as they commentate on the action unfolding at Twickenham.

    Listen live via the the icon at the top of the page or tune into Sports Extra before switching over to 5 Live.

  15. 'This is home'published at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    Mantej Mann
    BBC Sport at Twickenham

    "This is Twickenham. This is home. This is England."

    The stadium announcer is certainly buying in to Jamie George's pre-match statement.

    The atmosphere is building nicely as we wait for the players to make their entrance.

    England will be led out by Danny Care on what will be his 100th Test appearance.

  16. 'England have to bring it'published at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    Mantej Mann
    BBC Sport at Twickenham

    Pete, Ethan and Chris (left to right) make up three generations of the Wilson family from Hampshire, but I sense some split loyalty.

    Grandad Chris said: "I can't see it going well for England but I'm half Irish so I can't lose today. England have to score tries.

    Pete added: "England v Ireland is a massive clash and it's the pinnacle game of the Six Nations.

    "England have to bring it this week. We want to see some go forward and attacking rugby and something different. It's also up to us the fans to cheer and make plenty of noise."

    England fans
  17. Line-out trouble?published at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    Matt Gault
    BBC Sport NI at Twickenham

    Ireland are working away on their line-out drills under the watchful eye of Paul O'Connell.

    That's one area England will look to gain an edge. The line-out certainly hasn't been the strongest part of the Irish machine over the past year or so.

    Keeping England at arm's length today could be key.

  18. How it standspublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    We've already had a shock result as Italy held on despite intense late pressure from Scotland to secure their first Six Nations home win since 2013.

    Ireland now know a win is enough for the title.

    Here is how it stands...

    StandingsImage source, BBC Sport
  19. 'He always went above and beyond'published at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    Felix JonesImage source, Getty Images

    England defence coach Felix Jones has enjoyed remarkable success in his short coaching career.

    The former Ireland and Munster full-back's qualities stood out from the start of his professional career.

    "He was always an avid student of the game, his knowledge and work ethic are second to none," former Munster team-mate Johne Murphy told BBC Sport.

    "He always went above and beyond, talking to players and getting different people's opinions. Just sparking conversations around what we could have done there or done differently.

    "As such a standard bearer it was a very easy transition into coaching as people always listened to him and his opinion carried a lot of weight."

    Read more here.

  20. Want some more content?published at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

    England v Ireland (16:45 GMT)

    BBC Sounds

    Use the podcasts button on the BBC Sounds app to find 'All Day Rugby', a daily curated playlist keeping you up to date with the latest analysis, reaction and chat from the Six Nations.

    The perfect rugby fix in-between matches.

    The link is here.