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.
Farrell: Sexton, Furlong and Gibson-Park to be fit for Scotland
Andy Farrell says he expects Ireland to have Johnny Sexton, Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Furlong all back for the Round 4 Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield in just over two weeks.
Andy Farrell backs half-backs Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to step up in Rome
Ireland boss Andy Farrell insists rookie half-back pair Ross Byrne and Craig Casey fully merit the opportunity to run the show in Rome.
Farrell sure Ringrose is a future Ireland captain
Andy Farrell says Garry Ringrose is an Ireland captain in-waiting, as the centre prepares to win his 50th cap on Saturday against Italy.
Ross Byrne starts for Ireland as six changes made for Italy clash
Ross Byrne and Craig Casey will make their first starts in the Six Nations for Ireland as they make six changes for their clash against 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.