Six Nations: Ireland v Italy - All you need to know

After the magical performance away to France last week, it's back to business for Ireland as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

The 25th Six Nations meeting of the sides will see Ireland looking for a 24th championship win over the Italians, whose only win in this fixture - during the Six Nations era - came back in 2013 in Rome.

There's little reason to expect anything other than an Irish win this weekend after the defending champions started in exceptional form in their 38-17 win away to France last week.

Italy were beaten 27-24 by England in Rome, and although the Azzurri looked far improved from the side that disappointed at the World Cup, it would be one of the all-time championship shocks if they pulled off a win at the Aviva Stadium.

RADIO

Listen to live commentary on RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport, with Michael Corcoran and joined by Fiona Coghlan at the Aviva Stadium.

ONLINE

Follow a live blog on RTE.ie/sport and the RTÉ News App followed by report, reaction and player ratings.

TV

Virgin Media One will have live coverage of Ireland v Italy, as well as Scotland v France (Saturday, 2.15pm).

England v Wales will be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player on Saturday afternoon, with kick-off at 4.45pm.

WEATHER

It's forecast to be a showery morning in Dublin on Sunday, but it looks like the rain could clear in time for the 3pm kick-off. Temperatures of 7C are expected, with winds of around 15km/hr.

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With Ireland getting a very rare nine-day turnaround between Six Nations games, there should be no chance of complacency after last week's impressive win away to France.

Repeating that level of performance will be nigh on impossible,