Ireland began its Six Nations three-peat bid by blowing away England during 30-plus minutes of controlled aggression in the second half for a 27-22 comeback victory in Dublin.

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby has warned his Six Nations title-chasers that Scotland are capable of unleashing a formidable attack against them this weekend. Ireland can step up their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations crown when they face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

AN EIGHT-DAY turnaround after a bonus-point win on the opening weekend of the Six Nations is just about the dream scenario. The extra day of recovery will help any Ireland player carrying the usual bumps and bruises that come with taking on a fired-up England team.

England will be without Cadan Murley for Saturday's Six Nations match against France at Twickenham. Murley, 25, scored England's opener against Ireland in their 27-22 defeat in Dublin last weekend, but picked up a foot injury in the match,

Cadan Murley has emerged as a doubt for England’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France on Saturday because of a foot problem. Murley suffered the injury during the 27-22 defeat by Ireland in Dublin and was forced to miss the first training session of the week at the squad’s Surrey training base to continue rehabilitation.

England wing Cadan Murley has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday with a foot problem. If Murley recovers quickly he could be available for fixtures against Italy and Wales later in the Six Nations.