Ireland player ratings: Van der Flier stands out
Ireland are back on track after a 57-6 demolition job on Italy, who, bizarrely, had to play for an hour with 13 men, and for the last few minutes with just 12.
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'We started to overplay it a little bit' - Farrell says there's a lot to learn from Italy win
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is plenty that Ireland can learn, despite the facile nature of their 57-6 Guinness Six Nations win against Italy this afternoon.
Lowry double on debut as Irish crush depleted Italy in Six Nations
Michael Lowry scored two tries on his Test debut as Ireland crushed Italy 57-6 in the Six Nations on Sunday as the visitors played with just 13 men for an hour.
Dream debut for Lowry but confusion reigns as Ireland see off 13-man Italy
Ireland versus Italy would have seemed like an ideal game for Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli to make his Six Nations bow.
Fly-half Joey Carbery challenged to make Ireland starting position his own
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge influential rugby captain Johnny Sexton.
Michael Lowry paints a pretty picture for Ireland coach Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits he would have found it “a nightmare” to play against international newcomer Michael Lowry.
Ireland vs Italy live stream: How to watch Six Nations fixture online and on TV today
Round three in the Six Nations sees Ireland host Italy this weekend, with the hosts looking to bounce back after defeat to France last time out.