Ireland keep Italy scoreless to claim bonus point win

It was a second five-point return in as many games though this had none of the drama nor required anywhere near the same level of performance of Ireland’s opening-round victory over France in Marseille nine days earlier.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH: James Lowe of Ireland beats the tackle of Ross Vintcent of Italy during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GUINNESS SIX NATIONS

IRELAND 36