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Reputation meant little on Saturday as Ireland powered past England 42–21 at Twickenham. The scoreline reflected a clear difference in urgency and execution. Fans streaming through 씨유티비 saw Ireland impose themselves early, leaving England searching for answers.

A Fast and Fearless Opening 🚀 Ireland’s 22–0 surge inside 30 minutes set the tone. Their attacking rhythm was smooth, and their defensive pressure forced turnovers at crucial points. England had possession near the line but couldn’t turn pressure into points.

Watching on 씨유티비, it was evident that Ireland were one step ahead in reading space and reacting quickly.

Commitment That Changed the Game 💚 Stuart McCloskey’s long chase on Marcus Smith became the defining image of the afternoon. It wasn’t simply a defensive play — it was a statement of belief. That single effort reflected Ireland’s determination across the pitch.

England’s Frustration Builds 📉 Steve Borthwick pointed to early opportunities that slipped away. Maro Itoje admitted the team lacked accuracy in scoring areas. Two weeks ago, England were riding a strong winning streak. Now, they face tough reflection after consecutive defeats.

Supporters on 씨유티비 saw the same pattern: good positions, limited reward.

Live every point, savor every moment, and tune in for the next epic clash on 씨유티비

Where England Go From Here 🔎 The rebuilding process starts with discipline and composure. Ireland showed how small margins — a chase, a turnover, a clean finish — can define a result.

As the tournament continues, England’s response will matter more than this result alone. And fans following the journey on 씨유티비 will be watching closely.

Kicking It With Ma'a Nonu

In 2004, a year after Nonu made his All Blacks debut, then NZ Assistant Coach, Wayne Smith remarked glowingly about his array of skills, all in contrary to others who only saw him as all brawn and power vs deftness and subtlety.

"You'd be surprised if you saw his skill level. We see him as a runner at the moment because he's good at it. But his kicking is outstanding, which surprises me. He said he's never kicked in a game but the quality of his kicking with his right foot is outstanding. He's a highly skilled player and quite a handful."

Nonu himself remarked that he never had to kick because all his previous coaches relied on other players in the team to do it instead.

Playing down his ability following a cameo appearance against the Wallabies...

"Hopefully I can try and work on my kicking. I've said it before, I can't kick for s..t, but hopefully in the next two weeks I can try and work on it."

After a few topsy-turvy years for NZ – 2008 was a breakthrough year for him – becoming a mainstay in NZ's backline and forging a lethal trio combination with Dan Carter and Conrad Smith.

By 2009 the kicking landscape had changed and with one coaching eye on Rugby World Cup 2011, it was time to unearth that work-in-progress kicking game – with the help of kicking specialist Mick 'the Kick' Byrne – that would make the team a more dangerous threat across the park.

Wayne Smith reaffirming his belief in Nonu

"Ma'a has the capacity to kick and used the kick a bit more often in the Super 14 game, and often at the right time,

"So it is something we are aware of.

"We got through last year with a certain style of play. But we could be more dangerous with a more varied set of skills.

"So we are definitely working at that. We are confident Ma'a is coming on in that area"

Here we are, at the end of 2013 and Nonu's excellent kicking game is now widely penned, acknowledged and respected, despite the early doubters.