Ireland fight for win against underdogs Italy

Ireland 26 Italy 16

Ireland fight for win against underdogs Italy
Sat, 04 Feb, 2006 - 15:20

Ireland 26 Italy 16

Ireland made a winning start to their 2006 RBS 6 Nations campaign but produced a shocking display as underdogs Italy went close to claiming a rare championship victory.

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