Stuart McCloskey’s value to this Ireland team continues to soar after long incubation
Ulster player has cemented the inside centre position with his offloading game a key part of Ireland’s attack
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Scrum concern ahead of Twickenham trip; Bench press for places; Davidson’s double take on the laws; will Ireland pay price for England’s Murrayfield meltdown?
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience as they overcome Italy
Head coach sees issues still to mend ahead of England game
Jack Crowley brought tempo as Ireland were rescued against Italy by their bench
Irish side were so poor at times, offering no depth, penetration, pace or subtlety before replacements came on
Six Nations: Ireland hold out for a 20-13 victory over Italy - as it happened
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Ireland dig deep to see off considerable Italy challenge in Six Nations
Visitors were exceptional, but bench makes an impact as Ireland secure victory
Ireland 20 Italy 13: Irish player ratings as Stuart McCloskey shines
Robert Baloucoune, James Lowe and James Ryan were among the best performers at the Aviva Stadium
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
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
Key areas where Italy can target Ireland in Saturday’s Aviva Stadium clash
Gonzalo Quesada’s side will be raring to go after their opening Six Nations win over Scotland
‘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
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