Italy

Ireland happy but a little frustrated after facile win over 13-man Italy

Andy Farrell looks on the bright side of a game marred by inaccuracy and a contentious law

Determined Ireland ready to get their title bid back on track

Opportunity knocks for Lowry and Carbery as Farrell’s men target bonus-point victory

Dan Sheehan’s career has been a slow burner but it’s ready to ignite

Leinster and Irish hooker’s former coach at Trinity and his dad reflect on his journey

Gerry Thornley: Selection headache for Andy Farrell ahead of Italy clash

Delicate balancing act means weighing up recalls for Sexton, Henshaw and Lowe

Gordon D’Arcy: Vital experimentation set to be limited by need to swat aside Italy

Ireland need to improve depth in a number of areas with frontrow top of the list

Stuart Lancaster believes there’s more strings to James Lowe’s bow these days

Leinster senior coach says winger is back to his best ahead of Italy game

Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby needs help as opposed to being cut adrift

The Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the Noughties

‘Ah no thanks’ - Hugo Keenan eager to keep the 15 jersey on his back

Irish fullback full of praise for Michael Lowry but not keen on him starting against Italy

Joey Carbery looking to kick on after first Six Nations start

Outhalf has learned that pain comes in different forms after years of injury setbacks

France coach Fabien Galthie to miss Italy clash after positive Covid-19 test

Antoine Dupont to captain Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener in Paris

France coach Galthié says Ireland have ability to achieve ‘wonderful things’

France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Steve Clarke exuding confidence as Scotland head for World Cup playoffs

Manager undaunted by the prospect of the likes of Italy and Portugal in the draw after fine win over Denmark

Andorra rout by England another reminder of Phil Foden’s arrival

Manchester City midfielder showcased range of passing, movement and desire for the ball

Australia have not given up hope of Louis Lynagh playing for the Wallabies

Michael Lynagh’s son has been named in Eddie Jones’s extended squad for November games

Raheem Sterling and Jorginho decisions were right, insists Uefa’s referee chief

Roberto Rosetti backs the calls made by Danny Makkelie and Bjorn Kuipers at Wembley

Darragh Ó Sé: Big event at Wembley obscures a true Ulster classic

Derry gave it everything but their season is over and sympathy is all they will get

Italy have found a worthy heir to Buffon in Donnarumma

22-year-old Azzurri goalkeeper produced career-best performances to help win the title

Ireland Under-20s set for final Six Nations tilt against France

Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table

Varadkar still ‘100 per cent’ behind Ireland’s 2030 World Cup bid with England

‘I think England’s team is a tribute to their nation. . . some of their supporters are not’

Rousing, beguiling Euro 2020 has the heavyweight final it deserves

For England or Italy historic elevation awaits as an absorbing month comes to an end

Close friends Vialli and Mancini at the heart of Italy’s resurgence

Duo hoping special relationship can help restore Azzurri to former glory

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