Ireland survive Italy scare to get Six Nations campaign up and running

Andy Farrell will have plenty to work on ahead of Twickenham, after a less-than-fluid performance. 

DOUBLE TEAM: Italy's Paolo Odogwu is tackled by Ireland's Edwin Edogbo and Tadhg Beirne. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

IRELAND 20 ITALY 13 

Ireland claimed their first victory of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon but it was a less than emphatic rebound from their opening-round hammering by France.