Every time Ireland have a big win we're more than happy to indulge in a bit of schadenfreude by taking a look at how the opposition fans viewed things. The English media reaction was mixed to say the least, but what of the general public.
Once the game kicked off, it was obvious where the English deficiencies were
How about we try and contest a bloody restart rather than hand them the game on a plate ? #6Nations #eng — Charlie Woodall (@woodallc87) March 1, 2015
England being dominated at every restart. #6Nations #ENGvIRE — Paul Boross (@PaulBoross) March 1, 2015
The ref was soon to blame
When did throwing the ball directly to your own man in the lineout become legal? #IREvENG #6nations
— Steve Busfield (@Busfield) March 1, 2015
No way was that a try #6Nations
— Jamie Harper (@jamiefrombrum) March 1, 2015
Doubts about previously heralded players began to creep in
I don't know how Twelvetrees and Ford get in the England squad... no composure, no bottle, no brains
— Alex (@alex_ottley) March 1, 2015
So Twelvetrees caused both England tries to be disallowed! @Manutuilagi when are you back? #IREvENG — Adam Downie-Keen (@DownieKeen) March 1, 2015
#IREvENG #6Nations T Youngs is brainless he constantly gives away soft penalties will he ever learn
— Andrew Lavoipierre (@ALavoipierre) March 1, 2015
Even the dog wasn't impressed
Floyds unimpressed with England's performance so he's turned his back #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/ezmuEH8HoI — Jessica (@Jessica_Swinden) March 1, 2015
Stuart Lancaster was questioned
Game over with half an hour to go. Never thought it would have been that weak a performance by England. Lancaster needs to answer why? #eng
— Danny Collins (@collind6) March 1, 2015
Ireland in a completely different league to us today. Lancaster needs to seriously re think an England squad, especially for the World Cup — Alice Rose Reid (@AliceRoseReid1) March 1, 2015
Lancaster: "We'll learn from this defeat". So what about Ireland 2011? Wales 2012? Wales 2013? France 2014? Can't keep losing the big ones. — Tim Williams (@TimWlms) March 1, 2015
Where were England exactly?
Are the England team at Twickenham, coz they haven't turned up in Dublin!
— Mike Walls (@Mike_Walls_esq) March 1, 2015
Most were gracious in defeat
Unlucky for England against Ireland there. Looks like they left it just too late to turn up a gear. Still, a good tournament. #6Nations
— Stephen Moring (@StephenMoring) March 1, 2015
There are times when it sucks being right. Alex Goode hopelessly uncomfortable under that outstanding kick from Sexton. #EnglandvIreland — Warren Manger (@warrenmanger) March 1, 2015
England ! Ireland you were brilliant and deserved to win — Steve Urwin (@urwinsky) March 1, 2015
Fair play Ireland. Really well played. This World Cup is going to be pretty special. #IREvENG #6nations2015
— Kylie Matthews (@KylieMatthews) March 1, 2015
What a warrior @Paul_OConnell is. Game will miss him when he inevitably retires. Sexton a leader in waiting. #ENGvIRE — Rob Chesworth (@RobChesworth) March 1, 2015
England only looked threatening when the game was beyond them. Ireland deserved winners and look like the best team of the six. #6Nations — Nick Case (@NickDCase) March 1, 2015
Some still couldn't be convinced by Ireland
Unlucky England, still win the #6nations just not the #GrandSlam #IREvENG — Andrew Flack (@flackerzzs) March 1, 2015
England beat themselves in Dublin. Sloppy errors. Basic rugby missing. Lacklustre and frustrating to watch. #6Nations — Doz Bennett (@Dozzy_X) March 1, 2015
I may be in a minority, but watching Ireland kick their way to a (possible) grand slam is very boring @6nations
— Janine Partington (@janinep79) March 1, 2015
And the Welsh began to worry
Interesting stat from Ireland game. England only had 1 scrum. Meaning Ireland's handling was near perfect. Take note Jamie Roberts #basics — James Osborne (@jamesianosborne) March 2, 2015
@Wexcoastbirds tough game. I think we can do it at home but Ireland looking very sharp this year — Gill Patricolo (@GillWru) March 1, 2015
Scared for when Ireland come to Cardiff now ????
— Onoush Azarian (@onoush) March 1, 2015
