Summary

  • England stay on course for Grand Slam with third successive bonus-point win

  • England pulled away in second half after only leading 7-5 at half-time in Cork

  • Replacement prop Sarah Bern scored two of England's six tries after the break

  • Captain Amee-Leigh Costigan's try put Ireland ahead in first half but hosts lost momentum after prop Niamh O'Dowd yellow card in second half

  • Ireland remain third in table after one win and two defeats

Live Reporting

Andy Gray

  1. Ireland 5-49 England

    Just to sum up their dominance in the second half, England pinch it back and are holding possession with 90 seconds left.

  2. Ireland 5-49 England

    Ireland are trying to end this one on a high and Fowley pops the ball into the 22 after Ellie Kildunne sticks out a hand to stop an Irish attack.

    She's probably a touch lucky not to be in the bin for that.

  3. 'It's great to see'

    Ireland 5-49 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    It's great to see. I thought Clifford was great in round one.

  4. Muir player of match

    Ireland 5-49 England

    There are plenty of smiles as England prop Maud Muir is named player of the match.

  5. try

    Convetred Try - Ireland 5-49 England

    Kelsey Clifford (con Aitchinson)

    It's a first England try for Kelsey Clifford! She shows great power to drive across the line under the posts.

    It's seven for England!

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  6. Ireland 5-42 England

    Five to go in Cork.

  7. Ireland 5-42 England

    To their credit, the 7,756-strong crowd are still giving it plenty despite the scoreline.

    Ireland have it just inside their own half.

    Ireland line outGetty Images

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    The worst thing for Ireland was letting the game become a rout, hopefully they don’t let this knock their growing confidence.

    Chris

  9. 'This is Kildunne at her best'

    Ireland 5-42 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    This is Kildunne at her best. She backs herself and goes straight through the defenders. She is powerful and so difficult to stop.

  10. Ireland 5-42 England

    Amee-Leigh Costigan's early try feels like a very long time ago now.

    Ireland have emptied the tank and it's all England at this point.

  11. try

    Converted Try - Ireland 5-42 England

    Ellie Kildunne (con Harrison)

    And they have more!

    Ellie Kildunne is now the top-try scorer in this year's tournament as she dances her way past several tired bodies to score.

    Harrison adds the extras with an easy kick.

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  12. Ireland 5-35 England

    We're into the final 10 minutes in Cork.

    England are pushing for more.

  13. 'Bern is very difficult to defend against'

    Ireland 5-35 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    Such a good piece of set play there from England. Bern is very quick and very strong. She gets low and pumps her legs. She is very difficult to defend.

  14. Joy for Jones

    Ireland 5-33 England

    Here's how Megan Jones helped fire England clear of Ireland, who have faded in the second half.

    Jones extends England's lead against Ireland

  15. try

    Converted Try - Ireland 5-35 England

    Sarah Bern (con Harrison)

    Sarah Bern at the double! That'll look good on TikTok!

    Her first one was in open play but this one was pure power as she burrowed under the posts.

    Harrison is five from five with the tee.

  16. Ireland 5-28 England

    Helena Rowland is on for Jess Breach, who gets a well-deserved rest with 15 minutes to play.

  17. 'Ireland fading in the second half was always going to happen'

    Ireland 5-28 England

    Katy Daley-Mclean
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    Erin King has been there for all of Ireland's key moments. She has been straight over the ball.

    I think Ireland fading in the second half was always going to happen. Ireland have all the components to be challenging these top three sides.

  18. Ireland 5-28 England

    England win the scrum and here come the Red Roses again.

    It's kicked through but play is brought back from the advantage from the scrum.

  19. Ireland 5-28 England

    Ireland have the line out just outside their own half but Moloney's throw isn't straight and England have the scrum - their set-piece of choice today.

  20. Ireland 5-28 England

    Here come England again as Dow kicks into space.

    Elmes Kinlan races back and does well to not only touch the ball down, but make a couple of metres on her own line.