Rugby World Cup
Oct 4, 2015 at 4.45pm UK at ​Olympic Stadium

Ireland
16-9
Italy

Earls (19')
FT
Iain Henderson of Ireland makes a break during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Ireland and Italy at the Olympic Stadium on October 4, 2015
Result: Ireland defeat Italy by seven points
Ireland defeat Italy 16-9 in the Rugby World Cup, with Keith Earls scoring the only try of the match.
The Match
Match Report
Ireland defeat Italy 16-9 in the Rugby World Cup, with Keith Earls scoring the only try of the match.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Ireland beat Italy 16-9 to progress to the quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
HT Report
Ireland are beating Italy 10-6 at half time in the Rugby World Cup.
Head to Head
Feb 7, 2015 2.30pm
Six Nations
Italy
3-26
Ireland
Murray (64'), O'Donnell (66')
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Mar 8, 2014 2.30pm
Six Nations
Ireland
46-7
Italy
Sexton (6', 59'), Trimble (37'), Healy (52'), Cronin (68'), McFadden (77'), McGrath (80')
Sarto (24')
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Mar 16, 2013 2.30pm
Italy
22-15
Ireland
Venditti
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Build-up
Stade Francais' Italian number 8 and captain Sergio Parisse warms up prior to the French Top 14 rugby union match between Castres Olympique and Stade Francais Paris on August 16, 2014
Sergio Parisse returns for Italy against Ireland
Captain Sergio Parisse will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup for Italy in Sunday's Pool D contest against Ireland.
Oct 2, 15:21
 Robbie Henshaw of Ireland is congratulated by teammate Jared Payne of Ireland after scoring the opening try during the RBS Six Nations match on March 1, 2015
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw to make Rugby World Cup debut against Italy
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw will make his Rugby World Cup debut against Italy on Sunday as he partners Keith Earls at centre.
Oct 2, 13:42
 Jared Payne of Ireland is tackled by Luca Morisi (L) of Italy and Kelly Haimona (R) of Italy during the RBS Six Nations match on February 7, 2015
Jared Payne misses Ireland training with foot injury
Jared Payne faces a race to be fit for Ireland's World Cup game against Italy after bruising his foot.
Sep 30, 18:21
 Wales' wing Alex Cuthbert (L) runs at the Italian captain Sergio Parisse (R) during the international rugby union friendly match between Wales and Italy, ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, at The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on September 5,
Italy captain Sergio Parisse back in training, aiming for Ireland clash
Italy captain Sergio Parisse returns to training on Tuesday ahead of the Azzuri's clash against Ireland on Sunday, which the number eight aims to be fit for.
Sep 29, 20:04
 Tommaso Allen of Italy prepares to kick a conversion in the second half during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Italy and Canada at Elland Road on September 26, 2015 in Leeds England.
Tommaso Allan: 'Italy must improve attacking'
Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan admits that the team will need to improve their attacking for their Rugby World Cup match against Ireland.
Sep 28, 14:39
 Rob Kearney of Ireland is tackled by Luca Morisi of Italy and Edoardo Gori of Italy during the RBS Six Nations match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico on February 7, 2015
Rob Kearney to undergo scan
Ireland full-back Rob Kearney will undergo a scan after picking up a gluteal strain during the win over Romania at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 14:24
 Joe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach looks on during the International match between Ireland and New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium on November 24, 2013
Joe Schmidt preparing for "pivotal week"
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits that it will be a "pivotal week" for the Six Nations champions as they prepare to face Italy at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 13:27
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