US EditionLaboured Ireland Come From Behind to Beat Italy 20-13
Ireland turned the game around with key bench players scoring two second-half tries to secure their first Six Nations win after an opening loss, overcoming Italy's halftime lead.
- On February 14, 2026, Ireland national rugby team came from behind to beat Italy national rugby team 20-13 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, denying Italy their first Six Nations home win in Dublin.
- After a 36-14 loss to France, Andy Farrell reshuffled six starters, leaving Ireland disjointed early while Italy led 10-5 through Giacomo Nicotera's try and Paolo Garbisi's kicking.
- At the start of the second half, Andy Farrell's bench changes produced immediate impact as Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune scored and Jack Crowley added three points.
- The victory gave Ireland their first win in three and their first points of the campaign, with James Lowe's late interception sealing a 20-13 win and Italy claiming a bonus point.
- Hollie Davidson made history as the first female referee in a men's Six Nations match, while Italy's performance reinforced it is no longer a tournament 'doormat' after backing up their 18-15 win over Scotland.
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Quesada's team had finished the first half in his favor for 10-5, then the Irish tied up and went ahead with two goals.
Laboured Ireland come from behind to edge out unlucky Italy
DUBLIN, Feb 14 - Ireland had to come from behind to avoid their first Six Nations home defeat by Italy on Saturday as their bench rode to the rescue in a 20-13 win that was a laboured response to a chastening opening loss to France. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The Independent (US)Prendergast struggles create more questions but Ireland narrowly survive Italy scare
Ireland 20-13 Italy: Fly half Prendergast endured another day to forget but Ireland came from behind to scrape victory and avoid a first Six Nations defeat to the Azzurri in Dublin
A week after being defeated by the Blues at the Stade de France, the XV of the Crèfle took off in Dublin against the Squadra Azzurra (20-13). But the Irish were not reassured and even long dominated in front of their audience.
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