Follow our regular updates as Ireland take on Italy in their quest to progress from the Pool stage at the Rugby World Cup.

Ireland's keenly anticipated Pool D match against Italy is, of course, make or break for our boys in green today. If they win the match (kick-off 4.45pm), they go through to the quarter finals.

The ovation that greeted Brian O’Driscoll at the Aviva Stadium yesterday came in jest from teammates, but the iconic rugby star is sure to receive a more heartfelt reception as he steps out on the same turf this afternoon for the last time in an Ireland jersey.

Ireland U-20s 18 Italy U-20s 0

Leinster and Ireland star Brian O'Driscoll suffered a nasty mouth injury at training yesterday.