Ireland secure hard-fought bonus-point win over battling Italians in Rome

A Mack Hansen double helped Andy Farrell's men to a third successive bonus-point win in this year's Six Nations campaign.

BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE: Mack Hansen of Ireland dives over to score his side's fourth try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Italy 20 Ireland 34

Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes remain intact after completing their third consecutive bonus-point victory of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations but Andy Farrell’s much-changed side were made to work hard by the hosts at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.