Rugby Stats: Robbie Henshaw’s growing influence a huge boost for Ireland
Centre is maintaining a consistently high level of performance in the Six Nations
Ireland find their clinical edge to put 48 points past Italy
Andy Farrell’s team win their first match against ragged and ill-disciplined hosts
Ireland’s clash against Georgia will be an important audition
All roads point to an England-France ‘final’ as Autumn Nations Cup enters its endgame
Plenty of positives for Farrell as Ireland hit the ground running
Impressive debuts from Connors and Keenan add to feelgood factor as Italy are outclassed
Six Nations 2020: Italy’s long winless run looks set to continue
Franco Smith takes charge of a side without Championship win since 2015
Italy beat Canada for their second bonus-point win
The seven-try haul from Conor O’Shea’s side matched that of Sunday’s win over Namibia
Ireland v Italy: Carbery injury leaves fans facing agonising wait
Outhalf was the star turn for 49 minutes, but concern now is his wellbeing for World Cup
Joey Carbery injury overshadows facile Italy win
Outhalf a concern for World Cup after suffering injury at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland look for cohesion and continuity in Rome
Joe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky Italians
Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid
Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts
Sale’s Denny Solomona charged with ‘homophobic’ abuse
Worcester outhalf Jamie Shillock told referee two homophobic slurs were aimed at him
Rugby Stats: Irish numbers stack up individually and collectively
Schmidt’s players top a host of categories at the end of a phenomenal 12 months
Ireland must be patient in the face of increased expectancy
Superior armoury at Schmidt’s disposal should become evident as game evolves
Conor O’Shea: Ian McKinley ‘a rugby player, not a romantic story’
Outhalf missed out on selection for Italy’s Six Nations trip to play Ireland in native Dublin
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