In his first game as interim head coach Simon Easterby could hardly have asked for a better outcome. Trailing England 10-5 at half-time, the defending champions were going through the motions before flexing their muscles in the final quarter.

The game swung Ireland's way early in the second half with a powerful Bundee Aki try and Sam Prendergast penalty.

Simon Easterby’s men made lots of errors but Dan Sheehan and co. got the job done

Bundee Aki beat three defenders on the wing to put Ireland ahead before Tadgh Beirne went over to make it 20-10. 

NIK SIMON AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: It all started so well. England battled their way to a half-time lead but, continuing the story of 2024, the evening ended with another defeat. They punched themselves out.

Hosts played some of their best rugby when they racked up 22 unanswered points in 21 blistering second-half minutes

Ireland scored three second-half tries to beat England and set up Grand Slam talks.

Ireland v England is missing both Owen and Andy Farrell for the first time in years

Ireland recovered from a half-time deficit to overpower England in the second half and win 27-22 in their Six Nations opener on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.