Overview
- Ireland came from 10-5 down at half to beat Italy 20-13 in Dublin, with second‑half tries from Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune.
- Andy Farrell’s revamped side leaned on the bench as Jamison Gibson‑Park lifted tempo and Jack Crowley kicked five points after replacing struggling fly‑half Sam Prendergast.
- Italy impressed at the set piece and with ball in hand, scoring through hooker Giacomo Nicotera and five points from Paolo Garbisi, with a Louis Lynagh try ruled out for a forward pass.
- Hollie Davidson officiated in Dublin to become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations fixture.
- Scotland defeated England 31-20 at Murrayfield to halt England’s 12‑match winning run, with Huw Jones scoring twice and Henry Arundell receiving a 20‑minute red card ahead of England hosting Ireland next week.