Andy Farrell happy with 'clunky' Ireland win over Italy

The win, and performance, sets Ireland up perfectly for a crack at retaining the Grand Slam and so too does a casualty ward that looks like it might be close to empty come the next game.

CLUNKY WIN: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell happy with the victory against Italy.

Happy, but not nearly satisfied. For Andy Farrell Sunday’s 36-0 win at home to Italy delivered the best of both worlds.

Why? Well, another bonus-point Six Nations win in the pocket, for starters, and with some lovely tries, an opponent held scoreless and loads of those lovely ‘work-ons’ to keep them all occupied the next few weeks.