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Three of the Best: Ireland v Italy through the years

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland take on Italy in Rome this weekend knowing they have lost just to the Azzurri in 16 RBS 6 Nations matches. Both sides will be looking to avenge their opening round defeats to kickstart their 2017...

Schmidt demands response as Healy starts against Italy

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Joe Schmidt has urged his side to take their chances this weekend against Italy as Cian Healy and Donnacha Ryan return to the starting XV for Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations at the Stadio Olimpico.

Schmidt demands response as Healy starts against Italy

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Joe Schmidt has urged his side to take their chances this weekend against Italy as Cian Healy and Donnacha Ryan return to the starting XV for Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations at the Stadio Olimpico.

Ireland leave Sexton out

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Ireland have refused to gamble on Johnny Sexton's Six Nations fitness for Saturday's crunch clash with Italy in Rome.

Evans and Francis to bolster Welsh front-row against England

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales head coach Rob Howley has made two changes - both in the front row - as his side prepare to welcome England to the Principality Stadium on Saturday in Round Two of the RBS 6 Nations.

Wales’ George North and Dan Biggar fit to face England in Six Nations

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Winger and outside half both recover from injuries sustained against Italy• Props Rob Evans and Tomas Francis come in for Nicky Smith and Samson LeeGeorge North and Dan Biggar have both been deemed...

Ireland announce their team to face Italy

9 years ago by Irish Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have named the match day squad that will take on Conor O'Shea's Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday afternoon in Round 2 of the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.   There...

Ireland opt not to risk Sexton for Italy

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Ireland opted not to risk injured five-eighth Johnny Sexton in Saturday’s Six Nations trip to Italy, making two changes from the side that lost their opening game to Scotland with lock Donnacha Ryan...

Ryan Returns To Second Row For Ireland

9 years ago by Munster Rugby News

Missing last weekend's 6 Nations opener against Scotland due to a medial ligament niggle, Donnacha Ryan returns to the second row for Ireland's encounter with Italy on Saturday and is one of eight Munster...

Six Nations 2017: Ireland recall Healy and Ryan for Italy as Sexton misses out

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy are drafted into the Ireland pack for Saturday's Six Nations game against Italy.