Italy v Ireland – Six Nations LIVE: Score and updates

A compelling opening half an hour or so in Rome.

That was some hit on Mack Hansen by Monty Ioane!

Gibson-Park nails a superb kick, gaining Ireland more than 30 metres of territory.

Italy win the lineout, but a knock-on follows the box kick, giving Italy a scrum just past halfway.

Simple, but brilliant from Hugo Keenan!

Crowley attracts two defenders from the scrum, creating space for Keenan, who finishes off the pass to score.

Ireland are increasing the tempo, but they need to be more effective when they reach the danger zone.

Here’s how Italy took the lead – a lovely offload from Menoncello and a perfectly-timed kick from Garbisi

James Lowe tries to initiate an attack down the left, but his kick has too much weight, allowing Italy to ground it in their own area. Italy clear their lines, but Ireland fumble the return.

Italy make a breakthrough through Menoncello once more, who delivers a strong pass. Ireland win a penalty as Italy are caught offside after picking up the ball from a knock-on.

Perfectly timed, sharp, crisp off-loads, letting the ball do the work. It’s a thing of beauty!

Brilliant footwork and reaction from Menoncello and a superb offload to Garbisi.

Monty Ioane gets the try.

Some really positive play from Ireland. Italy try to pick up the pace, taking a quick free-kick and making decent progress up the field.

They quickly lose possession, allowing Ringrose to send a clever kick ahead. Capuozzo collects, but Jack Conan concedes a penalty at the ruck. Paolo Garbisi responds by kicking the ball back into Ireland’s half

Italy are being ponderous at the moment when they have the ball in possession.

A Knock-on by James Ryan . Ireland’s opportunity slips away as Sheehan gets isolated.

However, with Italy unable to gain any ground, they are awarded the scrum.