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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.
Build-up
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Sergio Parisse returns for Italy against Ireland
Captain Sergio Parisse will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup for Italy in Sunday's Pool D contest against Ireland.Oct 2, 14:21
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw to make Rugby World Cup debut against Italy
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw will make his Rugby World Cup debut against Italy on Sunday as he partners Keith Earls at centre.Oct 2, 12:42
Jared Payne misses Ireland training with foot injury
Jared Payne faces a race to be fit for Ireland's World Cup game against Italy after bruising his foot.Sep 30, 17:21
Italy captain Sergio Parisse back in training, aiming for Ireland clash
Italy captain Sergio Parisse returns to training on Tuesday ahead of the Azzuri's clash against Ireland on Sunday, which the number eight aims to be fit for.Sep 29, 19:04
Tommaso Allan: 'Italy must improve attacking'
Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan admits that the team will need to improve their attacking for their Rugby World Cup match against Ireland.Sep 28, 13:39
Rob Kearney to undergo scan
Ireland full-back Rob Kearney will undergo a scan after picking up a gluteal strain during the win over Romania at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 28, 13:24
Joe Schmidt preparing for "pivotal week"
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits that it will be a "pivotal week" for the Six Nations champions as they prepare to face Italy at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 28, 12:27
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