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Rugby

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Ireland hammer Italy but eight-try win comes at a cost for Schmidt's side
This scorching Bundee break allowed Ireland clinch a bonus point before half time
Ireland v Italy, Six Nations
'The scoreboard looks good but there was a hell of a lot of effort that went into getting that'
'He's got huge knowledge and he's got a great way about him in coaching us'
'He's in the mould of Anthony Foley' - Keith Earls' journey to the top
'I see myself as one of the older fellas': Influx of youth strenghtening Henshaw's leadership
5 players who stood out in Ireland's narrow win over Italy
Analysis: Ireland's morphed defence system and Schmidt's attacking tweaks
Bennett strikes late to halt Leinster's winning streak
Gilroy hat-trick crowns Ulster demolition job on Kings to begin Gibbes reign
Farrell try fuels Connacht win over conference rivals Ospreys
Ireland hang on against 14-man Italy to get Six Nations campaign up and running
Utterly reckless Italian tip tackle pits Ireland U20s against 14 men
England have All Blacks' strength in depth - Shane Williams
Alun Wyn Jones laughs off verbal grenades from 'Uncle Eddie'
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'It is tough': O'Loughlin trying to put Six Nations omission to one side
The Rugby Show: Six Nations preview with Stephen Ferris
'Cian Healy produced a picture from 2009 when Jordan was one of the mascots'
'We're under no illusions how tough it will be:' Ireland preparing for tricky Italian job
Arnold back from ban, Goggin returns from injury, Grobler and Poland set for debuts
Munster confirm Gerbrandt Grobler 'will continue to be considered for selection' following doping controversy
Following a 6-year absence, Lionel Beauxis will start for France against Scotland
England coach urges World Rugby to clamp down on 'out of order' Alun Wyn Jones
O'Shea: 'That’s sport. That’s why I’ll never do any job in Ireland'
Brains, not balls, are what matter in the big moments
World Cup plans go hand-in-hand with the present tense for Ireland
'When you're not able to do something, it becomes mental': McGrath ready to roar again
Ireland focus on fast start in bid to get Six Nations back on track against Italy
Schmidt demanding Ireland 'to keep scoring, keep driving forward'
'I expect Jordan to provide what he has been providing in provincial matches'
'You have to be ready to take your opportunity and I have to do that this Saturday'
'He reminds me of a young Christian Cullen. He is box office' - O'Shea
'He's got a real understanding of the game': Schmidt welcomes Payne's coaching role
Glenstal book their Munster Schools semi-final spot in style
Schmidt looks to maintain freshness as he manages the workload of his pack
Mind games from Jones as he says 'third-choice' Patchell will struggle against England
Ireland leave little to chance and more talking points ahead of Italy clash
McKinley misses out as O'Shea makes three changes to Italy XV to face Ireland