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Ireland Hold Their Nerve to Beat Gallant Italy in Six Nations Thriller
Ireland rallied from a half-time deficit with two second-half tries and precise kicking, holding off Italy's challenge in a tense match at the Aviva Stadium, officials said.
- On Feb 14, 2026, Ireland held on to beat Italy 20-13 at Aviva Stadium, with tries from Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune and Crowley's conversion and penalty.
- Trailing 10-5 at half-time, Ireland national rugby team struggled after Giacomo Nicotera's try and Paolo Garbisi's kicking, while Andy Farrell made six changes with an eye on next week's trip to England.
- Jamie Osborne opened the scoring after a Stuart McCloskey offload six minutes after Louis Lynagh was sin-binned, while Sam Prendergast missed conversions prompting Jack Crowley’s introduction.
- Ireland survived a major scare to win 20-13, with Garbisi's late penalty nearly forcing a draw as Ireland face England next Saturday, Italy travel to France in Lille.
- On an historic day for officiating, Hollie Davidson became the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match, while Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Crowley steadied Ireland after the interval.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left
38% Left
L 38%
C 31%
R 31%
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