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.
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Is Ireland vs Italy on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations fixture
Italy will attempt to end their long winless streak in the Six Nations - stretching back to 2015 - on Sunday as they head to Dublin to face Ireland.
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.
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.
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.
Catt challenges Carbery to 'bring his X-factor'
Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge Johnny Sexton. Carbery is poised to start consecutive Test matches for only the second time after retaining the number 10 jersey ahead of the fit-again Sexton for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy in Dublin. Following his impressive showing in the 30-24 defeat to France a fortnight ago, assistant coach Mike Catt has urged Munster out-half Carbery to strive for more as he seeks to fully emerge from Sexton's shadow.
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 captain Johnny Sexton.
Key talking points as Ireland prepare to host Italy in the Six Nations
Ireland will bid to get their Guinness Six Nations title challenge back on track on Sunday afternoon when Italy visit Dublin.