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  "path": "/sport/rugby/ireland-vs-italy-six-nations-scores",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-14T16:29:13.000Z",
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    "Wales giving Six Nations tickets away for FREE amid fears of 'empty' Principality Stadium",
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    "Scotland suffer Six Nations disaster as Italy secure sensational win in rainy Rome",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nIreland overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations encounter at Dublin on Saturday afternoon.\n\nThe Azzurri held a 10-5 advantage at the interval, marking the first occasion they had led at the break in a Six Nations fixture on Irish soil.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAndy Farrell's substitutes ultimately proved the difference between the two sides.\n\nScrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and fly-half Jack Crowley transformed the contest after their introduction, injecting pace and precision into Ireland's attack.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWinger James Lowe capped an impressive return to the starting lineup by intercepting Monty Ioane's pass late on to secure the result.\n\nThe opening period proved troublesome for the hosts, who squandered multiple opportunities inside Italy's 22-metre line.\n\nIreland managed just five points from their early territorial dominance, with Jamie Osborne crossing following patient phase play after Stuart McCloskey's offload.\n\nSam Prendergast's missed conversion compounded Irish frustrations, while Paolo Garbisi responded with a penalty for the visitors.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nItaly's pack established clear superiority at the set-piece, with referee Hollie Davidson penalising Ireland twice at scrum time.\n\nThe visitors' confidence grew visibly as their backs began exploiting gaps in the Irish defence.\n\nHooker Giacomo Nicotera powered over from a driving maul to give Italy their remarkable half-time advantage.\n\nThe second period began with Jack Conan driving over from close range following a lineout deep in Italian territory, though Prendergast again failed with the conversion attempt.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Wales giving Six Nations tickets away for FREE amid fears of 'empty' Principality Stadium\n  * England send significant message to Six Nations rivals as Wales battered in opening match\n  * Scotland suffer Six Nations disaster as Italy secure sensational win in rainy Rome\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe introduction of British and Irish Lions trio Tadhg Beirne, Ronan Kelleher and Gibson-Park shifted momentum decisively in Ireland's favour.\n\nWhen Crowley replaced Prendergast, the Dublin crowd responded with what observers described as the loudest cheer of the afternoon.\n\nCrowley immediately accelerated Ireland's attacking tempo, creating overlaps across the pitch.\n\nRobert Baloucoune capitalised on the improved service, bursting through from his wing with a superb sidestep to score. Crowley's successful conversion put Ireland ahead 17-10.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nA further Crowley penalty extended Ireland's lead to ten points before Garbisi reduced the deficit from the tee following another dominant Italian scrum, with Tadhg Furlong lifted clean off his feet by Mirco Spagnolo.\n\nThe closing stages saw Italy press desperately for a match-winning score, but Ireland's defence held firm.\n\nLowe's interception in the 83rd minute ended any remaining Italian hopes and sent the hosts hunting for a bonus point.\n\nDespite the defeat, Italy's scrum performance throughout represented a significant development in their Six Nations campaign.\n\nIreland's superior bench resources, featuring four Lions, ultimately decided the contest.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Ireland holds on to hard-fought victory against Italy in Dublin but Six Nations concerns remain"
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