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Ireland between French rock and English hard place as on-form Italy arrive
Nothing less than a scintillating win at Aviva will convince fans Andy Farrell’s side is ready for Twickenham threat
Ireland’s rugby players need to run better. And it’s never too late to learn
The Stade de France witnessed another display of French sprinting ability last week, leaving the Irish trailing in the Six Nations
Gerry Thornley: Intent the key word as Ireland seek lively response to France setback
Defeat’s aftertaste and Farrell’s evident displeasure has lingered in the air in the build-up to the Italy match
Rome revisited: A look back at Ireland’s infamous 2013 defeat to Italy
Ireland lost 22-15 in the Stadio Olimpico in a game where Peter O’Mahony ended up on the wing
Ireland cannot afford to have any passengers against Italy, says Caelan Doris
Andy Farrell’s side are under pressure to produce a performance in Saturday’s Dublin clash
Ireland v Italy: Team news, TV details, head-to-head record
Ireland look to bounce back from heavy defeat in Paris against an Italian team boosted by victory over Scotland
Matt Williams: Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality
Ireland fans need to keep their entitled arses on the seats on Saturday and help create an atmosphere that will empower their team against Italy
Ireland’s social contract with fans was broken after defeat to France
The hope is that the character of this Irish team won’t fail again in this Six Nations
‘This is the right time’: Farrell puts faith in much-changed Ireland team to see off Italy
After Paris mismatch, head coach hopes for Six Nations victory over ‘very good’ opponents
Ireland v Italy teams: Andy Farrell makes six changes for second round clash at the Aviva
James Lowe restored on the wing, Tadhg Furlong named on the bench
Italy stay with winning formula for Six Nations clash with Ireland
Azzurri make just one enforced change with Lorenzo Pani in at fullback to allow Leonardo Marin switch to centre
Conor Murray: Here’s why the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature
Ireland were written off in 2013 and 2019, so what’s to say the critics aren’t wrong again in 2026?
Bobby Sheehan to follow in brother Dan’s footsteps by representing Ireland in Clubs game
Eight days after the elder Sheehan took the field in Paris, Lansdowne man takes on Scots in front of a home crowd
Ireland v Italy: Ulster pair set to start with Sam Prendergast to be retained
Andy Farrell set to make five or six changes, with James Lowe likely to return
Bryn Ward eyeing first Ireland senior cap after strong rise through Ulster
Former Ireland under-20 credits Ulster head coach Richie Murphy for aiding his transition to the senior ranks
Tadhg Furlong returns to full training ahead of Italy clash
Prop in line to return for Ireland’s second Six Nations fixture on Saturday
Hollie Davidson: ‘The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous – all the classics’
Scottish referee will become the first woman to take charge of a Six Nations match when Ireland take on Italy in Dublin on Saturday
‘France’s strength in depth is scary’: Ronan O’Gara points to glaring Irish weakness
The La Rochelle coach didn’t give Ireland a pass for Paris humbling, but outlined a clear disadvantage
We could be witnessing the start of Irish rugby’s decline
Defeat in Paris was mirrored by struggles of the Ireland XV and under-20 teams, possibly pointing to bigger issues
Twickenham crackdown with 24 fines for ‘public urination’ in connection to England v Wales game
RFU trying to tackle antisocial behaviour after games at the stadium; Ireland will play England in London on Saturday week
Tadhg Furlong in line to feature against Italy
Ireland prop missed the Six Nations defeat in France last week due to injury
Owen Doyle: Paris referee got big calls right, leaving Ireland with no cause for complaint
Two decisions in particular led to some rumblings, but official Karl Dickson was spot on with both
Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded
Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose openers
Ireland try-scoring debutant Michael Milne shines in gloomy defeat to France
First man from Birr RFC to play for country pays tribute to ‘great club and community' in Co Offaly
Irish rugby bickering is a collision between blowhards and blow-ins
‘Gulf between the experts and pints-in-hand bluffers is greater than in any other sport’
Italy look to confirm they are no longer Six Nations whipping boys with a victory over Ireland
After win over Scotland, Italian side will fancy an upset for first win in Ireland since 1997
Ireland Under-20s pay a heavy price for indiscipline as France run in 50 points in Perpignan
Home side take full advantage as visitors concede 19 penalties and have two players sinbinned
Andy Farrell may give most of his Paris starters a chance to right the wrong
‘Italy are not the Italy of old,’ said Ireland head coach as he looked to immediately move on from France loss
Matt Williams: French flair is a myth, it was high-level rugby IQ that left Ireland for dead
Ireland’s humiliation on the opening night of the Six Nations was vast
Right now, Ireland’s game plan does not suit its players
Ireland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attack
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