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Ireland hang on for a nervy 20-13 win against Italy in Dublin

Match Report
Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin
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Comment
Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians
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Analysis
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SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy
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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I
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Part II
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Jack Flynn kicks another last-minute two-pointer to wrestle Meath win away from Louth
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JP McManus's Jonbon digs deep for another pulsating Ascot victory
Our player ratings as Ireland survive stern Italian test
Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians
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SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy
Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on a dramatic encounter at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland come out on top against Italy.
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How did you rate Ireland's players in their hard-fought win over Italy?
Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin
There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.