The Italian head coach was singing Ireland’s praises. Italy have looked a side reborn in this year’s Six Nations championship, taking France to the buzzer on the opening weekend before a fine second half display at Twickenham a week later. Saturday’s clash in Rome was another showcasing of the exponential improvements made by the Azzurri, […]

3 years ago

Yet another injury concern for Ireland. Andy Farrell provided an injury update on Finlay Bealham after Ireland’s 34-20 victory over Italy in Rome on Saturday. Ireland solidified their place atop of the Six Nations championship with a win over a much-improved Italian side on Saturday, although the victory has come at a cost. Andy Farrell […]

3 years ago

Ireland will be targeting a bonus point win to keep up the title hunt. Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Italy and there are a few changes from the side that lost out to France in their last outing. Ulster’s Mike Lowry starts at fullback while James Lowe comes in at left […]

4 years ago

Maybe it’s not too late to back out, Con. While it is being reported as fact in some quarters, Conor O’Shea’s appointment as the next coach Italy is yet to be confirmed by the former Ireland full-back or the FIR. That might be a blessing in disguise for the man who is leaving his position […]

10 years ago

Italy may have been brutal, but there was no mistaking the swagger in the step of these Irish players. The insubstantial Azzurri were the perfect opposition for an Ireland side that could no longer ignore the doubters and naysayers. Too conservative, too risk averse and too try-shy, Joe Schmidt’s men needed to open a can […]

10 years ago

Going native

11 years ago