Ireland outside half Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations opener against England after suffering a dead leg. Prendergast had his leg strapped on Wednesday but did take part in training. Assistant coach Andrew Goodman said the coaching staff did expect Prendergast to be "all right" to play.

There's unfinished business between the two rivals after the thrilling 32-32 draw at the Rec last March, followed by England's victory in the World Rugby semi-final in Cape Town in July

Harlequins star Marcus Smith has win the race for the 10 jersey. The midfield sees Exeter Chiefs' Henry Slade named at inside centre with Bath's Ollie Lawrence at 13. In the back three, Cadan Murley will make his England debut on the left wing, with Tommy Freeman on the right and Freddie Steward at full-back, rounding off the starting line-up.

Ireland and England will meet at the Aviva Stadium in a blockbuster encounter on the opening weekend of the 2025 Six Nations Championship. The Irish are the two-time defending Six Nations

BBC Sport NI picks five Ireland players who might catch the eye in this year's Under-20 Six Nations Championship.

NEW IRELAND BOSS Neil Doak has announced his starting side for Ireland’s U20 Six Nations opener against England on Thursday night, [KO: 7.45pm, Virgin Media Two]. Connacht Academy forward Éanna McCarthy will captain the team,

Connacht academy forward Eanna McCarthy will captain Ireland in their Under-20s Six Nations game against England.