Ireland host Italy today and will be favorites to win back-to-back games in the opening stages of their Six Nations title defense.
The defending Grand Slam champions already have their eyes set on defeating the team again in 2024 after scoring their biggest-ever victory in France and sending an ominous warning to their title rivals on opening night. There is.
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tajig Balin, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher all crossed the whitewash in a hugely memorable 38-17 win at Marseille to lift Ireland to Six Nations glory. It may have pushed it back to pole position.
This afternoon, they will be fully expected to back up their performance against Italy, who had a good performance in Round 1 against England.
The Azzurri went into half-time in the lead in Roma thanks to tries from Alessandro Garbisi and Tommaso Allan, and although they were unable to protect their advantage, Monti Ioane’s dramatic final goal sealed their smallest ever win against England. They secured a goal difference of .
It wasn’t the win they were hoping for, but it was certainly a step in the right direction under new head coach Gonzalo Quesada. But Sunday will be a completely different test.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy
TV channel: Sunday’s Six Nations match will be broadcast live for free on ITV1 in the UK, starting at 2:15pm GMT, ahead of a 3pm kick-off.
Live stream: Rugby fans can also watch the match live and free online via the ITVX app and website.