Andy Farrell has declared that his Ireland team is braced for anything that might come its way on Saturday as they look to claim a rare win in Twickenham and keep their slim hopes of another Six Nations title alive. That's six points off leaders France but with Scotland, England and Italy within closer reach as the Championships passes the halfway stage. Ireland have enjoyed some great recent days at the home of rugby. Could it be that Ireland are looking to that recent history for motivation or belief? We're ready for anything that's going to be thrown at us because we expect England to have a reaction to that [Scotland] game.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2026 07:10 UTC