Ireland dominated England with a score of 29-10, securing a significant boost ahead of the World Cup by notching five tries during the match. Mack Hansen’s try came right after Billy Vunipola’s red card was shown. In this World Cup warm-up clash, Ireland’s players Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Mack Hansen, and Keith Earls all successfully crossed the try line. Ireland’s successful conversions were done by Byrne and Crowley. On the other side, England managed to score only one try through Kyle Sinckler, along with a conversion and a penalty by Ford.
The pivotal moment came when England’s Billy Vunipola was sent off for a high tackle just before Ireland’s third try. Earlier, he had received a yellow card for a challenge on Ireland’s Andrew Porter, but a review led to it being escalated to a red card. This incident paralleled the red card trouble involving England’s captain, Owen Farrell, who had been issued a red card against Wales the previous week. Now, both Vunipola and Farrell face uncertainties about their World Cup participation.
The lead-up to the game was overshadowed by the ongoing disciplinary saga surrounding Owen Farrell’s red card, resulting in his exclusion from the match. George Ford took over the playmaking role and made an impact by contributing points through kicks. Despite a slow start from Ireland and some rustiness, they sprung to life with a cleverly executed try by Bundee Aki. England struggled to make headway, with Ford missing a key kick at goal.
As the second half progressed, England’s situation worsened following Vunipola’s red card. Ireland capitalized on the advantage and secured their third try through Ross Byrne and James Lowe. Vunipola’s red card was a significant blow to England, further denting their chances in the match. Ireland extended their lead with another try from Mack Hansen and eventually sealed the victory, with Keith Earls scoring on his 100th cap. This victory marked Ireland’s 12th consecutive Test win.
Looking forward, Ireland aims to maintain their winning streak in the upcoming warm-up game against Samoa. Meanwhile, England’s fate remains uncertain pending the outcome of Farrell’s appeal hearing and the resolution of Vunipola’s situation. The teams’ line-ups were as follows:
Ireland Line-up: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; Byrne, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Ryan, O’Mahony, van der Flier, Prendergast.
England Line-up: Steward; Watson, Marchant, Tuilagi, Daly; Ford, Youngs; Genge, George, Stuart, Itoje, Ribbans, Lawes (capt), Earl, B Vunipola.
Referee: Paul Williams (NZR)
Assistant referees: Craig Evans (WRU) and Adam Jones (WRU)
TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Red card
What was the final score of the Ireland vs. England match?
The final score was Ireland 29, England 10, with Ireland securing a comfortable win.
How many tries did Ireland score during the match?
Ireland scored a total of five tries throughout the game.
Why was Billy Vunipola sent off during the match?
Billy Vunipola, an England forward, was sent off for a high tackle just before Ireland’s third try.
How did England manage to score their points in the match?
England scored a try through Kyle Sinckler, along with a conversion and a penalty by George Ford.
How did George Ford contribute to the match?
With England’s captain Owen Farrell excluded, George Ford took over the playmaking role and contributed points through kicks.
What impact did Vunipola’s red card have on the match?
Vunipola’s red card was a pivotal moment that further hindered England’s performance and chances in the match.
How did Ireland secure their victory?
Ireland displayed strong gameplay and teamwork, scoring tries through various players and capitalizing on England’s setbacks.
How does this victory affect Ireland’s recent record?
This victory marked Ireland’s 12th consecutive Test win, showcasing their strong form.
What’s next for both teams?
Ireland aims to maintain their winning streak in the upcoming warm-up game against Samoa, while England’s fate remains uncertain pending the resolution of Farrell’s appeal hearing and Vunipola’s situation.
More about Red card
- Ireland vs. England Match Summary
- Billy Vunipola Red Card Incident
- George Ford’s Performance in the Match
- Ireland’s Recent Test Match Records
- Upcoming Ireland vs. Samoa Warm-up Game
- Ongoing Owen Farrell’s Appeal Hearing
4 comments
haha billy vunipola in trouble again, red card trouble, like captain farrell, oh man england’s got some issues to fix, and ireland, they’re on fire, scoring those tries left and right, exciting game, can’t wait for the cup!
oh man, ireland really smashed england in this match, it was like, wow, they scored like 5 tries, crazy stuff happening on the field, poor vunipola getting sent off, what a mess, hope they can get back on track for the cup, you know?
aki, ringrose, lowe, hansen, earls, heroes of the match, ireland’s unstoppable, vunipola messin’ up again, red card’s no joke, england strugglin’, but ford kickin’ it, can ireland keep this up for the cup? exciting times!
ireland, impressive win, five tries, that’s big, vunipola, yellow turned red, ouch, and england, not so strong this time, ford did his best, ireland’s got momentum, world cup’s gonna be intense, mates!