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Rugby World Cup

The Match

Match Report

Ireland defeat Italy 16-9 in the Rugby World Cup, with Keith Earls scoring the only try of the match.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Ireland beat Italy 16-9 to progress to the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.

HT Report

Ireland are beating Italy 10-6 at half time in the Rugby World Cup.

Form, Standings, Stats

Ireland

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Last Game: Italy 17-22 Ireland
Saturday, March 15 at 2.15pm in Six Nations
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Italy

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Last Game: Italy 17-22 Ireland
Saturday, March 15 at 2.15pm in Six Nations
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Head to Head
Feb 7, 2015 2.30pm
Group Stage
Italy
3-26
Ireland

Dawson (10'), Dorrans (30'), Olsson (32')
Murray (64'), O'Donnell (66')
Roberge (42')
Mar 8, 2014 2.30pm
Group Stage
Ireland
46-7
Italy
Sexton (6', 59'), Trimble (37'), Healy (52'), Cronin (68'), McFadden (77'), McGrath (80')
Abdaula (90')
Sarto (24')
Chtiba (71'), Abushnaf (88'), Nashnush (94'), Fetori (120')
> Match Report
Mar 16, 2013 2.30pm
Group Stage
Italy
22-15
Ireland
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