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Ireland/Italy: Ireland scores their first try

Ireland have scored their first try of the match in the Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome's Flaminio Stadium.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2001 - 14:45

Ireland have scored their first try of the match in the Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome's Flaminio Stadium.

Ronan O'Gara converted Henderson's try to give Ireland an eight-point lead.

Latest score: Italy 8, Ireland 16.

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