Italy

Ireland fly-half role up for grabs - Schmidt

He might kick the odd "wounded duck", but Jackson's 18 points with the boot in a record 63-10 win over Italy could scupper Johnny Sexton's hopes of starting for Ireland against France, said coach Joe Schmidt.

Stander sensational as Irish crush Italy

CJ Stander scored a hat-trick as Ireland claimed a 61-10 win against Italy in Rome on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Rome in ruins as Joe's men enjoy la dolce vita

No prizes for guessing how things panned out in Rome. Under strict instructions to put clear water between what happened in Edinburgh and what was needed here, Ireland washed over Italy like a tidal wave.

Gladiators in green get thumbs up

It was a match befitting the historic home of the unequal sporting contest. Though, to be honest, even the most fervent Lions v Christians fan might have found this one a bit lacking in competitive edge...

Aggression, quick ball and the right tactics - job done for now

With all the talk of "bus gate" post Edinburgh and the fact that we metaphorically didn't get off the bus in the first half, it was inevitable that Ireland would explode out of the blocks in Rome. Italy,...

Tierney urges Irish to keep focus on Italy

Ireland's women take on Italy in L'Aquila this afternoon hoping to pick up where they left off from their opening-round victory over Scotland in Glasgow.

Ireland on cloud nine after Italian job

Ireland earned the first Six Nations four-try bonus point and a stack of records in drubbing Italy 63-10 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. The Irish got their title hopes back on track with try hat-tricks...

England use ‘get-out-of-jail cards’ to KO Wales

England now top the Six Nations log, and with home games to come against Italy and Scotland before a trip to Ireland, a second successive Grand Slam looks entirely achievable.

6 Nations Round 2 Highlights:Italy vs Ireland

England ‘used up get out of jail cards’ against Wales, says Eddie Jones

• Jones demands better consistency from England after 21-16 Six Nations win• ‘The roof should be open because that is how rugby should be played’England moved to within three victories of breaking...