Rugby - Six Nations:A review in pictures of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome where Ronan O'Gara's late drop goal spared the blushes of the 2009 Grand Slam champions. Click on gallery to increase image size.
Six Nations Gallery: Italy 11 Ireland 13
Rugby - Six Nations: A review in pictures of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome where…
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