Steve Borthwick is going back to the drawing board after England’s latest defeat (Jane Barlow/PA)Steve Borthwick is to conduct a thorough review of his team to prevent England’s Guinness Six Nations from unravelling further in the wake of a 42-21 mauling by Ireland at Allianz Stadium. From the moment Ireland seized a 22-0 lead inside the opening half hour, the writing was on the wall in a first loss at Twickenham since November 2024. Jamison Gibson-Park scored Ireland’s opening try (Adam Davy/PA)“It was bitterly disappointing and huge credit to Ireland, they took their chances and their kicking game was excellent,” head coach Borthwick said. Ireland players celebrate the win (Adam Davy/PA)Ireland head coach Andy Farrell savoured a memorable afternoon following a record win at Twickenham. Andy Farrell admitted it was a special day for Ireland (Andrew Matthews/PA)“To learn some lessons and grow as a team was the overriding feeling for me.

Source: Irish Independent February 21, 2026 20:09 UTC