Ireland-Italy encounter pulls in TV3's highest ever ratings and beats All-Ireland final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland's victory over Italy at the Olympic Stadium was a landmark occasion for Irish broadcaster TV3, as it achieved the highest ratings in the channels 17-year history.
Irish Rugby TV: Squad Update With Michael Kearney & Jonathan Sexton
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland team manager Michael Kearney gives a medical update on the squad, while out-half Jonathan Sexton talks about the hard-earned win over Italy and looks forward to facing France next Sunday.
Wood promises England response
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsTom Wood insists England will do everything they can to make amends for their failure after becoming the first host nation to bow out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stages.
In Pics: Ireland 16 Italy 9
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe in-form Keith Earls scored the only try of the game as Ireland chalked up their third win of Rugby World Cup 2015 against Six Nations rivals Italy. Check out the best photos in our match gallery.
Ireland edge Italy to secure quarter final qualification
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland edged Italy 16-9 in a Six Nations style contest at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, guaranteeing Ireland's quarterfinal qualification. It sets up a finale against France to decide who will top Pool...
Relieved Schmidt blames nerves for 'reality check'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance await and Joe Schmidt knows that the performance his team gave against Italy at the Olympic Stadium won't do against a team who, as he lyrically put it himself, "hold your heart on a string and...
O'Connell hopes 'timely reminder' helps Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is a measure of the standards Paul O'Connell keeps that he went as far as apologising to Ireland's fans for their performance against Italy despite his side having secured a World Cup quarter-final...
Ireland 16 - 9 Italy: Ireland qualify for last eight
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanPETER O’Mahony’s desperate try-saving tackle on Josh Furno spared Ireland’s blushes in a 16-9 victory over Italy, as Joe Schmidt’s men qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Video: Irish fans look like they are having one hell of a party in London
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThey broke records last week and the Irish invasion of the UK shows no sign of abating as London turned green yet again to watch Joe Schmidt's men see off Italy in a tense encounter at the Olympic Stadium.
