Rugby - Last year 2024
Our player ratings as Ireland brush aside Italy at the Aviva
It was a drubbing at the Aviva, where James Lowe was the official player of the match and ranked among our standout players.
Crowley shines as 6-try Ireland coast past Italy
Andy Farrell’s side had little trouble in notching up another bonus-point win.
Low-quality day of Six Nations action leaves Ireland in Grand Slam driving seat
Scotland let their Grand Slam dreams slip while England laboured to victory at Twickenham.
25 years after breaking Irish hearts, 'Queso' tries again with Italy
Gonzalo Quesada has the CV, the temperament, and the under-the-radar sidekick to elevate Italian rugby.
Doris captains Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Andy Farrell’s side take on the Azzurri at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Crowley puts his own stamp on Ireland's slick attacking system
Attack coach Mike Catt was impressed with how the out-half responded to some early setbacks in Marseille.
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against Italy
Andy Farrell’s side welcome the Azzurri to Dublin on Sunday.