Ireland learn valuable lessons after hard-fought win
In years gone by, analysing a win against Italy has been a hollow task.
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Mack Hansen double helps Ireland hold off Italy to maintain grand slam bid
Mack Hansen scored two tries as Ireland held off a spirited challenge from Italy in Rome to claim a bonus-point victory in the Six Nations and stay on course for a grand slam.
Ireland hold off spirited Italy for 34-20 Six Nations win
ROME : Wing Mack Hansen scored a brace of tries as Ireland held off a spirited challenge from hosts Italy in Rome to claim a 34-20 bonus-point victory in the Six Nations and stay on course for a Grand Slam.
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.
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.
Garbisi returns at out-half for Ireland visit
Paolo Garbisi has been named at out-half for Italy for the visit of Ireland, his first start since the autumn international series late last year. The Montpellier number 10 missed the opening two games of the tournament with knee injury and replaces Tommaso Allan, while wing Pierre Bruno is another change from the team that lost 31-14 to England last time out.
Garbisi starts at flyhalf for Italy against Ireland
Paolo Garbisi will play at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations fixture against world number one Ireland in Rome on Saturday, his first start since the autumn international series late last year.
Ethan Dumortier handed France debut as Tommaso Allan starts for Italy
Ethan Dumortier will make his debut for France when they begin their Six Nations title defence against Italy in Rome on Sunday.