Debutant Michael Lowry celebrates brace as Ireland see off Italy in Six Nations
Michael Lowry shone on debut as Ireland returned to winning ways in the Guinness Six Nations by blitzing 13-man Italy with a 57-6 bonus-point success in Dublin.
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Ireland hammer 13-man Italy 57-6 in farcical game
DUBLIN :Ireland kept the pressure on unbeaten Six Nations leaders France with a 57-6 thrashing of Italy on Sunday in a game that descended into farce after the visitors were forced to play most of it with 13 men.
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.
What time is Ireland v Italy and what TV channel is Six Nations match on?
Ireland host Italy in Dublin on Sunday to conclude the Six Nations' third round of action.
Preview: Refreshed Ireland look set to throw the shackles off against Italy
The wait from Round 2 to 3 in the Six Nations always feels longer off the back of a defeat.
Michael Lowry set for first Ireland cap against Italy
Michael Lowry will make his Ireland debut during Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy as part of six personnel changes to Andy Farrell’s starting XV.
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.
Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with Italy, according to head coach Andy Farrell.