Sinéad Kissane: Irish close the gap but Red Roses still a thorn in their side

It certainly wasn’t the horror show of two years ago at Twickenham but it wasn’t the advancement story Ireland were hoping to unveil against the world champions. Ireland head coach Scott Bemand said in the build-up that this England test would not make or break them. The 33-12 defeat won’t make them, it’s over to them to ensure it won’t break them either.