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21 Feb 2026

Mayo man leads Ireland to historic victory over England

Caelan Doris leads Ireland to biggest win ever in Twickenham as the men in green destroy England

Mayo man leads Ireland to historic victory over England

Mayo's Caelan Doris bursts through the English defence in London. Pic: Sportsfile

MAYO is celebrating this afternoon after Lacken's Caelan Doris led Ireland to a record-breaking victory over England in Twickenham. The men in green went into third game of their Six Nations Championship campaign as heavy underdogs, but blew England off the pitch with a superb display of attacking, disciplined rugby.

The half-backs Jack Crowley and Jamison Gibson Park were excellent as was Stuart McCloskey in the pack.

Ireland were 22-7 clear at the break and produced an excellent second half display to win the game 42-21.

It was a record winning margin and the highest scoreline ever achieved by an Irish team in London and a Mayo man was the leader of the group.

READ MORE: ANALYSIS: How the all-Mayo schools final was won and lost

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