Ireland kick off their campaign to retain the Six Nations title when they face England at the Aviva Stadium today.
Rian Noctor brings you all the action, with kick-off at 4.45pm.
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Hear from Caelan Doris ahead of today’s opener
How do our panel of experts see the game playing out? Find out here
English backs against the wall
Can Ireland continue their impressive opening weekend record?
This is how Ireland line up for the opener against England
Listen to the Indo Sport preview of this years tournament as Martin Johnson and Keith Wood join Joe Molloy, Sinead Kissane and Ruaidhri O’Connor to chat through all the storylines ahead of this years Six Nations
Hello and welcome to Ireland v England in round one of the Six Nations
The wait is nearly over as Ireland and England get ready write the next chapter in their rivalry at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland are in search of a third Six Nations title in a row but they will have to do so with Simon Easterby in charge due to Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical.
England are looking for redemption after a fourth place finish last year. Despite their disappointing Six Nations campaign last year, England put a spanner in the Irish Grand Slam challenge, with Marcus Smith’s drop-goal to break Irish hearts.
Ireland v England in Dublin on the opening weekend. It doesn’t get any better. Follow the build-up here.