fromIndependent1 week agoMiscellaneousTony Ward: Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley deserve so much better than this online vilificationIreland won narrowly, but Ireland and Italy are moving in opposite directions at the highest level despite an evenly contested match.
fromIndependent1 week agoMiscellaneousRuaidhri O'Connor: Ireland's harsh new reality - we are no longer at the top tableIreland barely beat an improving Italy at home, suggesting Ireland have slipped into the Six Nations' second tier despite securing a narrow victory.
fromIndependent1 week agoMiscellaneousTony Ward: Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley deserve so much better than this online vilification
fromIndependent1 week agoMiscellaneousRuaidhri O'Connor: Ireland's harsh new reality - we are no longer at the top table
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoSloppy Scotland stunned as Italy make winning start to Six Nations amid delugeItaly outplayed Scotland, winning 18-15 as superior handling, kicking and defense exposed Scotland's errors and intensified pressure on coach Gregor Townsend.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoLouis Lynagh inspires dramatic Italy win to ramp up Australia miseryItaly came from behind to beat Australia 26-19 at Stadio Fruili, with tries from Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane and perfect kicking by Paolo Garbisi.
