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Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy beat Ireland for the first time in the Competition. Dane played very well for Ireland while Italy’s experienced heads like Furlan and Barratin have been strong with Franco once again outstanding.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

The clock winds down and goes past 80 minutes, Italy scrum feed

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy 10 minutes away from their first win against Ireland

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Another great kick from Fowley and Sheehan gets under it. Ireland now have a BP too

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Another penalty to Italy

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Ireland under huge pressure as they concede a number of penalties

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy’s attack has been excellent this half so far and it’s Franco who finishes after the break from Muzzo! That’s four tries and a BP

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

We are back underway

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Incredible team try by Italy as they work the Irish defence before striking. Stefan finishes off a great move

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Ireland strike back in an end to end game where they were trailing 10-0. Brilliant by the visitors to take a 17-22 lead just ahead of the break