Everything you need to know as England host Ireland in the Six Nations.

Six Nations referee Andrei Piardi was replaced due to a gruesome injury picked up during England’s loss to Ireland. After 29 minutes of the game, which saw England beaten 42-21 at

France vs Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrew Brace? - The Cardiff-born Brace represents the Irish Rugby Football Union

LONDON (AP) — The rumors of Ireland's demise have been exaggerated. Ireland revived its Six Nations title hopes and killed off England's after a shocking 42-21 blowout win at Twickenham on Saturday. The script was expected to go the other way.

Scotland battled back to inflict a heartbreaking Six Nations defeat on Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff. Gregor Townsend's side trailed 20-5 and 23-12 but rallied in the second half with a 74th-minute try from replacement hooker George Turner sealing the victory.

Middleton, who is a Patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League, was all smiles while sitting next to injured English player Fin Baxter in the stands.

LONDON (AP) — Only a week ago, England was surfing a 12-win wave. All of that momentum and confidence built up in 12 months has been wiped out after consecutive emphatic losses to Scotland and Ireland in the Six Nations.

U20 Six Nations fixtures and kick-off times. Round 3. Friday, 20 February. 19:15 - Wales v Scotland, Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff. 19:45 - England v Ireland, Recreation Ground, Bath