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.
Six Nations Sport News
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 far from perfect in five-try Italian win
The bonus-point win is what Ireland came for, and the Grand Slam dreams will live for a fortnight at least.
World class Caelan Doris reaping benefits of cautious approach
The best number 8 in the world, many contend, starts today's game out of position.
Headbanger Porter's heavy metal prep for Italy
Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Vulgar Display of Power, Far Beyond Driven, the classic metal albums all lullabies to the ears of Andrew Porter.
