Summary

  • Click the 'Watch live' icon for BBC coverage

  • England are second in the standings behind France following wins over Wales and Scotland

  • Victory at the Rec would put them top of the table, although current leaders France host Italy on Saturday

  • Bath back-row forward Connor Treacey leads the side at his home stadium

  • Bath wing Tyler Offiah makes his first Six Nations start

  • Ireland overcame Italy 30-27 last week to record their first win of the tournament

  • Prop forward Sami Bishti captains the visiting side

Live Reporting

  1. Full-time

    England 21-31 Ireland

    Ireland have won it! The two teams exchange tries before a late penalty gives the visitors some breathing room.

    England also have a late bonus-point try ruled out by TMO for a forward pass.

  2. England 14-21 Ireland

    Ireland have the lead! There are numbers over on the left and ball is shipped out to Daniel Ryan who slides over.

  3. England 14-14 Ireland

    Fifteen minutes into the second half and Ireland are level. Forward Josh Neill crashes over.

  4. England 14-7 Ireland

    England lead at the break after Connor Treacey crashes over from a few yards out.

  5. England 7-7 Ireland

    We're level as we approach half-time. England scored through George Pearson who broke clear on the left wing after great initial work from James Pater.

  6. England 0-7 Ireland

    Fifteen minutes gone and it's Ireland who have an early lead after Lee Fitzpatrick broke a tackle and dived over from a few yards out.

    It's been a pretty good start from the visitors so far, and they've repelled plenty of England's attacks.

  7. England vs Ireland

    England vs IrelandBBC Sport

    Kick-off 19:45 GMT

    Date: Friday 19 February Venue: Recreation Ground, Bath

    Watch live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app from 19:30 GMT

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  8. BBC Coverage

    U20 Six Nations fixtures and kick-off times

    Round 3

    Friday, 20 February

    19:15 - Wales v Scotland, Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

    19:45 - England v Ireland, Recreation Ground, Bath

    Saturday, 21 February

    20:00 - France v Italy, Stadium Lille Metropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq

    Round 4

    Friday, 6 March

    18:15 - Scotland v France, Hive Stadium, Edinburgh

    19:15 - Italy v England, Stadio di Monigo, Treviso *

    Saturday, 7 March

    19:45 - Ireland v Wales, Virgin Media Park, Cork *

    Round 5

    Sunday, 15 March

    13:00 - Wales v Italy, Rodney Parade, Newport *

    15:15 - Ireland v Scotland, Virgin Media Park, Cork *

    17:45 - France v England, Stade Marcel‑Deflandre, La Rochelle *

    Fixtures are subject to late changes and the BBC is not responsible for any that are made.

    *Also live on Red Button