Recap: Ireland 57-6 Italy

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Updated • 18:43 • Sun 27 Feb 2022

• By Michael Glennon

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Robert Baloucoune of Ireland, 14, celebrates with teammate James Lowe, left, and Jamison Gibson-Park after scoring their side's third try during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Bench boost sees Ireland secure nervy win over Italy

13 February 2026; The team huddle during an Ireland Rugby captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Farrell has done his talking, now for players to react

16 March 2013; The Italian players celebrate their victory as Brian O'Briscoll and his Ireland team-mates applaud the Italian's from the pitch after the game. RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship, Italy v Ireland, Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy. Picture credi

Six Nations: Close encounters of the Italian kind

5 February 2026; Joe McCarthy of Ireland during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between France and Ireland at Stade de France in Paris, France. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McCarthy says Ireland still have 'belief' after Bleus

12 February 2026; Head coach Andy Farrell during an Ireland Rugby media conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'You always have to go through a little bit of pain'