IRFU Live Blog: Ireland v Italy

The 2018 NatWest 6 Nations continues this afternoon as Ireland look to make it two wins out of two against Conor O’Shea’s Italy at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2.15pm). Join us for our live blog, match stats and social media updates.

At home or abroad or in the stadium, the IRFU Live Blog will keep you up to date with all the action from Ireland’s opening home match of 2018. It is their 28th Test meeting with Italy, who have won four of the previous 27 clashes.

Match stats, player stats, live updates and photos from the game will all be available on www.irishrugby.ie/live.

Don’t miss any of the action and show your support for Joe Schmidt’s men on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #IREvITA, #TeamOfUs and #ShouldertoShoulder.

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