Steve Borthwick says England must fix their discipline issues after another painful defeat to Ireland in Dublin, but is adamant they will become a "very, very good team" despite losing six of their last seven Test matches.

England head coach Steve Borthwick faces a crucial question following his side's Six Nations defeat to Ireland, despite showing marked improvements in their first outing of 2025. The visitors put in a magnificent first-half display in Dublin,

The first round of the 2025 Six Nations is over as England face an uphill challenge to challenge for glory. Steve Borthwick’s side have flattered to deceive in the home nations’

Ireland got off to a five-point start to its bid for an unprecedented third straight outright Six Nations rugby title, overpowering England in a second-half recovery to rack up a 27-22 victory in Dublin on Saturday.