Ireland v Italy
Saturday, 2nd February 2008 - 2:00 pmCroke Park
Whilst Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan was happy with his side getting off to a winning start in the 2008 Six Nations Tournament, he wasn’t too happy with the manner in which his Ireland side got their victory.
Ireland looked far from convincing throughout the game, managing only one try early on in the game, with the remainder of their points coming from O’Gara’s boot. Nothing should be taken away from Italy though, who showed real battling qualities to come within three points of Ireland in the second half. However, the Irish remained strong to win this hard fought game.
Judging from this performance, Italy will be no push over in this year’s competition and will be relishing welcoming England to Rome in their next game whilst Ireland must improve if they are to get anything from their next game against France.
Ireland (10) 16
Try:Dempsey
Con: O'Gara
Pens: O'Gara (3)
Italy (3) 11
Try: Parisse
Pens: Bertolussi (2)
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Six Nations Rugby Fixtures
Saturday, 2nd February 2008
Ireland v Italy (2:00pm)
England v Wales (4:30pm)
Sunday, 3rd February 2008
Scotland v France (3:00pm)
Saturday, 9th February 2008
Wales v Scotland (2:00pm)
France v Ireland (4:00pm)
Sunday, 10th February 2008
Italy v England (2:30pm)
Saturday, 23rd February 2008
Wales v Italy (3:00pm)
Ireland v Scotland (5:00pm)
France v England (8:00pm)
Saturday, 8th March 2008
Ireland v Wales (1:15pm)
Scotland v England (3:15pm)
Sunday, 9th March 2008
France v Italy (3:00pm)
Saturday, 15th March 2008
Italy v Scotland (1:00pm)
England v Ireland (3:00pm)
Wales v France (5:00pm)
Six Nations Rugby Union Championship 2008
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