Ireland secured an important Six Nations win as they edged out Italy in a thrilling affair at the Aviva Stadium. The squad had come under considerable scrutiny after suffering a humbling defeat away to France on matchday one, and needed to have their wits about them as they faced an Italy team who stunned Scotland last time around. They did not start well in the match and trailed at half-time, but roared back in the second to secure a crucial win.
