Ireland v England Six Nations - Home side kick off campaign with bonus-point win in Dublin

New captain Maro Itoje will lead the side as they aim to improve on a poor 2024, in which they lost seven of their 12 matches.

They were often by small margins late in the game, and they certainly have the quality to challenge Ireland and France if they fix their composure and discipline.

Ireland are attempting to be the first side to win three successive Six Nations titles in the tournament's history, but they kick off against the side that denied them back-to-back Grand Slams last year.

It was a relatively slow start to the autumn Tests for Ireland and now they are without head coach Andy Farrell as Simon Easterby takes charge in the interim.

Hello everyone and a warm welcome to live updates as the first round of the 2025 Six Nations Championship continues, with Ireland hosting England in Dublin.

Kick-off is at 16:45 GMT.