Ireland vs. England: TV, Kick-Off, Team News & Preview

October 27, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

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* The image shows Ireland’s billy Holland,‌ Donnacha Ryan, Simon Zebo, conor Murray, and CJ Stander ‍celebrating a win.
* Photographer: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Team Form‍ & Stakes:

* Ireland: ⁣ Had players involved ⁣in ⁣the prosperous Lions tour ⁣of Australia. A separate Ireland‌ team (coached by Paul O’Connell) beat⁣ Georgia and Portugal. Finished 3rd⁣ in the Six Nations (behind England and France).
* ⁢ New Zealand: Played 9 matches since ‌the summer, beating a weakened French side. Finished 2nd in the Rugby Championship (4 wins, ⁣2 losses, including a heavy​ defeat to South⁤ Africa).
* What’s at Stake: The ⁣upcoming​ internationals ​are crucial for Rugby World Cup seeding (for the 2027 tournament). Ireland is currently 3rd and wants to ⁣stay in the top 4. Defeats could ⁢negatively impact their ‍seeding.

Team News (Ireland):

*⁣ Mack Hansen is out due ​to a ⁣foot injury.
*⁣ Tom Farrell and jimmy O’Brien have been⁢ added to the squad as ⁢injury cover.
* Caelan Doris‘s return ​against the All Blacks is still possible (he ⁤underwent shoulder surgery).

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