Ratings: James Lowe leads the way in routine Ireland win
It's two bonus-point wins from two for Ireland to start their Guinness Six Nations title defence, as they swatted aside Italy 36-0 in a one-sided game at the Aviva Stadium.
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Dominant Ireland ease past Italy 36-0 in Six Nations
DUBLIN :Ireland were far too strong for Italy on Sunday, making it two Six Nations' bonus point wins from two with a dominant 36-0 win at the Aviva Stadium that kept their hopes of defending their grand slam title firmly on track.
Farrell content with win but predicts tough test ahead
Andy Farrell was pleased with his side's victory over Italy having secured back-to-back wins to kick-off this Guinness Six Nations championship, however, the Ireland head coach believes that the 2024 campaign is really just starting.
Caelan Doris urged to be himself after seeking advice over ‘pretty cool honour’
Caelan Doris was urged to be himself by former Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton after being handed the “pretty cool honour” of captaining his country against Italy.
Opportunity and expectation awaits rotated Irish side
France away may have presented a bigger challenge, but Ireland's meeting with Italy at the Aviva Stadium provides a different kind of test.
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on Ireland v Italy selection
RTÉ Rugby analysts Hannah Tyrrell, Stephen Ferris and Jamie Heaslip discuss Andy Farrell's Ireland selection for their Guinness Six Nations round-two clash against Italy.
Caelan Doris excited by new-look Ireland ahead of Italy clash
Skipper Caelan Doris says he's excited about a new-look Ireland team and wants to "back up" the opening Guinness Six Nations win over France.
Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland can fire up a sold-out Dublin crowd and prevent a zombie-like atmosphere during their homecoming against Italy.