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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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.
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.
The 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.
James Lowe hopes for Irish highs against Italy
James Lowe hopes Ireland’s new-look back three can light up Dublin after being recalled for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
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.
Jamison Gibson-Park and Stephen Varney vie for scrum-half supremacy in Dublin
Ireland will bid to get their Guinness Six Nations title challenge back on track on Sunday afternoon when Italy visit the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Ireland’s Iain Henderson out of Italy game after positive Covid test on birthday
Ireland lock Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy after testing positive for coronavirus on his birthday.