Ireland player ratings against Italy
Ireland survived a tricky test in Rome to run out 14-point winners over Italy. Here's how we rated the Irish performances.
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Ireland beat spirited Italy to keep Six Nations Grand Slam bid alive
Ireland's hunt for a Six Nations Grand Slam is on after the world's top-ranked team overcame Italy 34-20 in an entertaining encounter in Rome on Saturday.
Ireland avoid upset in Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland avoided a major upset to keep themselves on course for Guinness Six Nations glory with a disjointed 34-20 bonus-point win over Italy.
Ireland promote six from the bench for Italy trip
DUBLIN : Ireland have made six changes for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy, with each of those players having come off the bench to see off France last time out in a victory that made the world's top-ranked team championship favourites.
Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
'You get the rub of the green sometimes' - Lowe
It's two tries in two games so far in the Guinness Six Nations for James Lowe, although even he admits his most recent effort may have an asterisk beside it.
Togetherness is Ireland’s greatest strength, says Johnny Sexton
Johnny Sexton believes the togetherness fostered by the head coach, Andy Farrell, is Ireland’s greatest strength.
Ireland crush Wales in Cardiff for opening Six Nations victory
Ireland underlined their status as the world’s top team and Six Nations title favourites by crushing Wales 34-10 in Cardiff on Saturday.