Six Nations clash with Italy is postponed; Three Donegal schools caught up in coronavirus scare

Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Dr. Tony Holohan, says cancelling the match would be the responsible decision

Six Nations clash with Italy is postponed; Three Donegal schools caught up in coronavirus scare

The Six Nations game between Ireland and Italy has been postponed.

The decision follows a meeting between Health Minister Simon Harris and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and a strong recommendation from health authorities that the game be cancelled.

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