Crowley to start against Italy as Furlong returns

‘It creates a s***storm where people are getting abuse’ – Ireland boss Simon Easterby hits back at Fabien Galthie

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has hit back at France boss Fabien Galthie’s controversial remarks about three of his players, as the fallout from last weekend’s Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium continues.

Italy vs Ireland: Sam Prendergast dropped, Tadgh Furlong returns

Ireland have dropped Sam Prendergast with Jack Crowley set to start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, as Mack Hansen, James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Tadgh Furlong also return to the squad.

Ireland freshen things up with Jack Crowley one of six changes against Italy

Interim head coach Simon Easterby saw his side beaten by France last week.

Crowley to start against Italy as Furlong returns

Jack Crowley has been handed his first start of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations for Ireland's round-five clash with Italy on Saturday, while Tadhg Furlong is named on the bench.

Six Nations: Jack Crowley handed out-half reins for Ireland's clash with Italy

Interim head coach Simon Easterby has made six changes and a positional switch to the side which was swept aside by the rampant French with Crowley making his first start since last November's home Test against Argentina.

Watch Italy v Ireland: TV, streaming information for Six Nations clash

Jack Crowley starts at fly-half as Ireland try to keep their championship hopes alive (David Rogers/Getty Images)Ireland head to Rome with the championship on the line in the first of Saturday’s three gamesWatch Italy v Ireland the 2025 Six Nations Super Saturday kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, with all …Continue reading »