Ireland 20-13 Italy result - Six Nations latest as Jack Crowley, Robert Baloucoune & Jack Conan help Ireland secure Dublin win

Ireland fought back from a halftime deficit to secure a 20‑13 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium, ending the first half trailing after Paolo Garbisi’s penalty and a Nicotera try gave the visitors a rare lead.

Italy’s strong scrum and inventive attack threatened throughout, but Ireland hit back early in the second half with Jack Conan crossing from a lineout drive and Robert Baloucoune finishing a sweeping move that Crowley converted.

Despite a disallowed Lynagh try ruled out for a forward pass, Italy stayed competitive and kicked consecutive penalties from Garbisi to keep the score tight.

Ireland’s defence, marshalled by Stuart McCloskey and supported by smart kicking from Jack Crowley, held firm under sustained Italian pressure.

In the final minutes James Lowe’s interception sparked a late surge before Crowley’s clever double‑tap ended the contest.

The win gives Ireland crucial platform momentum, while Italy should take confidence from their spirited performance even in defeat.

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Ireland thought they were going to the corner, but Jack Crowley cleverly double-taps and ends the game.

After a thrilling contest, including the chance for a fourth try and a bonus point, Ireland see the match out as Crowley kicks the ball dead.

A gut-wrenching defeat for Italy, but a hard-fought test-match win for Ireland.

Italy throw everything at Ireland, but James Lowe intercepts a looping pass from Monty Ioane and charges deep into Italy territory, setting up a potential bonus-point fourth try.

Italy concede a penalty, which Ireland will send to the corner.

Earlier, Garry Ringrose made a huge tackle on Paolo Garbisi to halt Italian momentum, though a knock-on lets Italy continue.

Edwin Edogbo caught hands in the ruck, giving Italy a penalty.

Paolo Garbisi goes for touch again, but a mis-hit almost costs them. Robert Baloucoune manages to keep it in play, and Italy secure a lineout.

Ireland’s scrum holds, and Jamie Osborne clears the ball. The game slows as Garry Ringrose gets his knee taped.

Italy come close again! Paolo Garbisi chips for his centres, but the bounce goes against Tommaso Menoncello. Ireland now have the put-in under their own crossbar.

Zuliani charges forward, but Stuart McCloskey jackals the ball. Ireland hacks it clear from their own line, and Jamison Gibson-Park boxes it up to safety.

Paolo Garbisi goes for another aerial kick after Ireland shut down Italy’s attack.

Robert Baloucoune deals with the high ball expertly, tipping it back to Jamison Gibson-Park, who clears Ireland’s lines.

Louis Lynagh causes chaos from a contestable, and Paolo Odogwu collects but is held up.

Italy are now attacking deep inside Ireland’s 22.

The lineout is fiercely contested, but Italy keep hold and clear long. Osborne and Lowe link up on the chase, only for Crowley to throw forward, stopping a promising attack.

Edwin Edogbo comes on for his Ireland debut in the second row. He’ll face a scrum to start - Furlong will be glad for his towering presence.

Italy knock on, allowing Ireland to attack down the opposite flank. Their move is well defended, but Jamison Gibson-Park finds space to pin Italy deep in their 22m.

From the restart, Italy clear the ball, and Ronan Kelleher overthrows at the lineout, giving Italy midfield possession.

Italy’s scrum continues to impress, even with a new front row.

Tadhg Furlong is lifted high by Mirco Spagnolo - a rare sight in recent years.

Paolo Garbisi slots the penalty as Paolo Odogwu comes on for Italy.

Ireland grind through the phases, with Jamison Gibson-Park moving the ball quickly.

They win the advantage, though his cross-field pass falls short. Jack Crowley opts for the posts from an easy angle, putting Ireland 10 points clear.

Italy’s new hooker, Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, overthrows the ball, and Ireland seize the chance, winning an attacking lineout and putting Italy under pressure.

Ireland spread the ball wide, with Cormac Izuchukwu brought down. Stuart McCloskey then delivers a perfect pass to Robert Baloucoune, who beats two defenders and stretches out to score.

Jack Crowley adds the conversion, giving Ireland a comfortable buffer.

Huge cheers erupt around Aviva Stadium as Jack Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast at fly-half.

Ireland surge forward in search of a go-ahead score, but Italy turn the ball over and launch another flowing attack.

Tommaso Menoncello nearly slices through the defence again - a breathless, end-to-end passage of rugby.

Tadhg Beirne, Ronan Kelleher, and Jamison Gibson-Park enter for Ireland, adding some British & Irish Lions experience.

Dan Sheehan has had a quiet match so far, despite his hat-trick in Rome last year.

Ireland earn a free-kick from the scrum.

Italy’s attack looked threatening near the 22 with Menoncello starting a pass behind it and Louis Lynagh claiming the ball in front.

However, TMO Ian Tempest rules the try no good, citing a forward pass. Still, it’s been excellent attacking rugby from Italy.

Italy are back on the attack near Ireland’s try line.

Full-back Lorenzo Pani makes a brilliant linebreak down the left, but Jamie Osborne and Robert Baloucoune combine to stop him, forcing the ball into touch.

Ireland’s scrum may be under pressure, but their lineout stands firm.

Cormac Izuchukwu reads Italy’s throw perfectly and is lifted high to make a brilliant steal.