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Ireland respond with a territorial gain, good lineout, powerful maul, England cough up a couple of advantage penalties. Sexton opts to grab a quick three but manages to pull it way wide despite being under the posts. Dropout England.

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Ireland collapse a scrum and England kick to touch 5m out. Ireland disrupt the lineout and turn it over. The crowd exhales.

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Five minutes left in the half, Ireland being driven back on their attack by ferocious England line speed.

Ireland working hard to put some points on the board before they head inside but it's not looking likely. England are almost casual in their defense.

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Second half kicks off and Ireland appear to want to make their mark. Good scrum, and a visit to the England 22. Murray takes a serious knock and play is stopped.

Meanwhile England women cleaned up Ireland 27-0...

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Ireland steaming into the English 22, Farrell having some fun times with CJ Stander's leg, ending in a friendly little knuckle sandwich.

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England continue to surprise. When you think they'll go wide they turn tight and run. When you think they're gonna kick they crash through. Fast ball, clean breakdowns. I wish I could find something to dislike, but like the flustered Ireland I'm coming up short.

For Farrell and Daly having a great day, storming up to the Irish tryline but a Daly knock on snuffs this set of phases out.

Replacements start streaming on.

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Last quarter now and Ireland show no sign of defending their Grand Slam chances. I think this is the year for France...