Jack Crowley, Dan Sheehan (two), Jack Conan, James Lowe, Calvin Nash score tries in dominant Ireland Round 2 Six Nations victory vs Italy in Dublin; Crowley added two conversions as Italy kept scoreless; Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan limped off injured in second half
By Michael Cantillon
Last Updated: 11/02/24 4:53pm
Jack Crowley was superb for Ireland as they nilled Italy in Six Nations victory
Ireland kept up their superb Six Nations form as they stormed to a 36-0 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in a wholly dominant display.
Tries from out-half Jack Crowley, hooker Dan Sheehan (two), No 8 Jack Conan and wings James Lowe and Calvin Nash sent Ireland to the top of the standings after two rounds, having picked up the maximum competition points on offer of two bonus-point wins.
Italy, who narrowly lost 27-24 to England in Rome last week, were totally outclassed and struggled hugely for possession and territory in the contest, with centre Tommaso Menoncello sin-binned in the second half for a trip on Lowe.
Ireland – Tries: Crowley (7), Sheehan (24, 50), Conan (37), Lowe (62), Nash (78). Cons: Crowley (25, 39), H Byrne (79).
Italy – N/A
Crowley, whose approach work and attacking touches verged on sublime at times, added two conversions with the boot in victory, with the one worry for head coach Andy Farrell a second-half leg injury to full-back Hugo Keenan.
What’s next?
Ireland are next in action Saturday, February 24 for the third round of the championship, hosting Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (2.15pm kick-off GMT).
Ireland’s Six Nations 2024 fixtures
| Friday, February 2 | France 17-38 Ireland | 8pm |
| Sunday, February 11 | Ireland 36-0 Italy | 3pm |
| Saturday, February 24 | Ireland vs Wales | 2.15pm |
| Saturday, March 9 | England vs Ireland | 4.45pm |
| Saturday, March 16 | Ireland vs Scotland | 4.45pm |
Italy travel to face France at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Sunday February 25 (3pm kick-off GMT).
Italy’s Six Nations 2024 fixtures
| Saturday, February 3 | Italy 24-27 England | 2.15pm |
| Sunday, February 11 | Ireland 36-0 Italy | 3pm |
| Sunday, February 25 | France vs Italy | 3pm |
| Saturday, March 9 | Italy vs Scotland | 2.15pm |
| Saturday, March 16 | Italy vs Wales | 2.15pm |
More to follow…
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