Italy 20-34 Ireland

Italy v Ireland Match Reports

Ireland were pushed hard as they recorded a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome to keep their Grand Slam bid on track. Both sides showed plenty of attacking intent in a high-tempo first half, which ended 24-17 in Ireland's favour. Tries for James Ryan, Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen saw the visitors secure a bonus point before the break. The home side kept in touch with tries from Stephen Varney and Pierre Bruno. After the break, Italy were first to score through a Paolo Garbisi penalty kick, which brought them to within four points of Ireland. Ireland struggled to break the Italian defence and failed to score any points in the third quarter. Going into the final quarter, Ross Byrne struck a penalty kick to restore a 7-point lead for Ireland. Hansen then got the decisive score when he crossed in the 71st minute for his brace and Ireland's fifth try. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Ireland avoid upset in Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
• BBC: Ireland hold off Italy to keep title hopes alive
• Guardian: Mack Hansen double helps Ireland hold off Italy to maintain grand slam bid
• Sky Sports: Ireland make heavy weather of Six Nations victory over Italy in Rome
• ESPN: Ireland extend perfect Six Nations run with win over Italy
• Irish Independent: Andy Farrell's men keep Grand Slam bid on course with battling win in Rome
• Irish Times: Ireland make it three wins from three