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Six Nations title winners in 2024, Ireland’s form has suffered of late and they are under pressure to perform heading into 2025.<\/p>\n

Ireland are off the back of an inconsistent 2024 on the whole. Following the disappointment of the Rugby World Cup in 2023, they started magnificently with a stunning 38-17 Six Nations victory over France in Marseille but were denied the chance for historic back-to-back Grand Slams after late defeat to England at Twickenham in Round 4.<\/p>\n

Facing a tough summer tour to world No 1 South Africa, they lost the first Test but then hit back with a brilliant second Test showing and last-gasp 25-24 win over the Springboks in Durban to draw the series 1-1.<\/p>\n

In November, they were far from their best in a 23-13 defeat to New Zealand, but did respond with victories over Argentina, Fiji and Australia – each with varying levels of performance, it must be said.<\/p>\n

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In 2025, Ireland host England and France, alongside a tough trip to Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Ireland’s opening fixture with England at the Aviva…<\/p>\n

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