{"id":479708,"date":"2026-02-14T15:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/479708\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T15:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:04:10","slug":"italy-vs-ireland-live-score-rugby-updates-italians-lead-at-half","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/479708\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy vs. Ireland Live Score & Rugby Updates | Italians Lead At Half"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ireland Rugby<\/a> returns to Aviva Stadium at 9:10 a.m. ET on Saturday seeking to halt a rare slide when it hosts Italy<\/a> in Round 2 of the Six Nations. The Irish are trying to avoid only their second 0-0-2 start in championship history after a 36-14 loss to France on Feb. 5.<\/p>\n

History favors Ireland, which owns a 34-4 record in the series, has won 12 straight meetings and has never lost to Italy in Dublin. Still, last year\u2019s five-point Irish win was the closest margin between the teams since 2011.<\/p>\n

Italy arrives with momentum after an 18-15 victory over Scotland, powered by the tackle-heavy Cannone brothers.<\/p>\n

Follow the active live below with the latest updates, scores and breaking news from Dublin.<\/p>\n

For The First Time Ever Italy Is Leading Ireland In Dublin At HalftimeIreland 5, Italy 10<\/p>\n

Ireland trails Italy at halftime, which has ever happened before. Italy chose to go for a try at the end of the half instead of kicking a penalty. It backfired as Italy turned it over less than 5 meters out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the heavy favorite Ireland trails Italy!<\/p>\n

Oh My. Italy Takes The Lead Just Before Halftime! | ’32Ireland 5, Italy 10<\/p>\n

“The Italians! Game on!”<\/p>\n

Italy takes the lead after a great lineout. For the first time ever, Italy is poised to lead Ireland at halftime in Ireland.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Giacomo Nicotera scored the try, Paolo Garbisi converts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Italy Rugby Pushing Ireland | ’28Ireland 5, Italy 3<\/p>\n

Italy trying to breakthrough with a man advantage as the first half approaches the final 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Italy Rugby Adds 3 On Penalty Kick | ’20Ireland 5, Italy 3<\/p>\n

Paolo Garbisi converts the kick.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ireland Rugby Scores The First Try |’16Ireland 5, Italy 0<\/p>\n

Jamie Osborne gets the Irish on the board for the first try. Sam Prendergast misses the conversion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Italy Down A Player As Louis Lynagh \u00a0Given Yellow<\/p>\n

Italy gets the first yellow card at the 10 minute mark.<\/p>\n

Italy Rugby Stops Ireland’s Attack<\/p>\n

Italy got out of a sticky situation and is now moving the ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ireland Threatening Early\u00a0<\/p>\n

Irish near the goal line in the 6th minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hollie Davidson Makes History As She Refs Ireland vs. Italy\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hollie “The History Maker” Davidson \ud83d\ude0e#GuinnessM6N<\/a> #Since1883<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BABN1Gf5q2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Inspirational, History Maker, Trailblazer \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n

Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations game when Ireland take on Italy in today’s opening match \ud83d\udcaa#GuinnessM6N<\/a> #Since1883<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/S8heR2aFFJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 14, 2026<\/a>Happy Valentine’s Day. Let’s Watch Some Rugby: Ireland vs. Italy Underway In Dublin<\/p>\n

The match has started!<\/p>\n

Time To Sing The Anthems And Get Ireland vs. Italy Underway At The Aviva In Dublin<\/p>\n

Players are taking the field and the Six Nations pageantry is about start. Kickoff at 9:10 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Ireland vs. Italy Rugby Kickoff Time Almost Here<\/p>\n

The match starts at 9:10 a.m. ET. Let’s go!<\/p>\n

On site. pic.twitter.com\/h5uBdCAu7n<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 14, 2026<\/a>The Last Five Ireland Rugby vs. Italy MatchesMarch 15, 2025: Ireland 22, Italy 17February 11, 2024: Ireland 36, Italy 0August 5, 2023: Ireland 33, Italy 17February 25, 2023: Ireland 34, Italy 20February 27, 2022: Ireland 57, Italy 6Ireland Rugby Ready For Debut Of Edwin Edogbo<\/p>\n

EE. pic.twitter.com\/m8XtdhOMwo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 14, 2026<\/a>Ireland vs. Italy Rugby Lineups Today<\/p>\n

The teams are in! Who takes the opening match of round two in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations?\ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

\u2618\ufe0f or \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9#GuinnessM6N<\/a> #IREvITA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xCKi0qSouy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloRugby (@FloRugby) February 12, 2026<\/a>Ireland Rugby Lineup vs. Italy At The Six Nations 2026Starting XVJeremy LoughmanDan SheehanThomas ClarksonJoe McCarthyJames RyanCormac IzuchukwuCaelan DorisJack ConanCraig CaseySam PrendergastJames LoweStuart McCloskeyGarry RingroseRobert BaloucouneJamie OsborneReplacements16. Ronan Kelleher17. Tom O’Toole18. Tadhg Furlong19. Edwin Edogbo20. Tadhg Beirne21. Nick Timoney22. Jamison Gibson-Park23. Jack CrowleyItaly Rugby Lineup vs. Ireland At The Six Nations 2026Starting XVDanilo FischettiGiacomo NicoteraSimone FerrariNiccolo CannoneAndrea ZamboninMichele LamaroManuel ZulianiLorenzo CannoneAlessandro FuscoPaolo GarbisiMonty IoaneLeonardo MarinTommaso MenoncelloLouis LynaghLorenzo PaniReplacements16. Tommaso Di Bartolomeo17. Mirco Spagnolo18. Muhamed Hasa19. Federico Ruzza20. Riccardo Favretto21. David Odiase22. Alessandro Garbisi23. Paolo OdogwuSix Nations 2026 Standings<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at the table ahead of Round 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here is how the table looks going into Round 2! \ud83e\udd1d<\/p>\n

Who will finish top after this weekend?#GuinnessM6N<\/a> #Since1883<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pkLLK9344V<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 14, 2026<\/a>Need A Six Nations 2026 Breakdown Of Round 1 And Round 2 Preview?<\/p>\n

The FloRugby Round-Up podcast broke down the action last week and gave picks for this week.<\/p>\n

Did @FranceRugby<\/a> just show us the next wave of rugby tactics? Ireland are not done but change is needed and much more in this week’s edition of the Rugby Round Up \ud83c\udfc9<\/p>\n

Check out the episode \u2b07\ufe0f#GuinnessM6N<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/UIdSw5dF9D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloRugby (@FloRugby) February 11, 2026<\/a>Ireland Rugby Issues Ahead Of Italy Clash<\/p>\n

Dan Biggar puts Irish Rugby’s ‘issues’ into perspective in the latest episode of The Rugby Pod \ud83c\udfc9#GuinnessM6N<\/a> #irishrugby<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cVOMK4FSA8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloRugby (@FloRugby) February 11, 2026<\/a>Italy Rugby Finding Some Success In The Six Nations<\/p>\n

The Italians have won two and drawn one of their last eight away encounters in the Men\u2019s Six Nations, the same number of wins and draws as they had away from home across their previous 57 such games in the Championship since joining in 2000.<\/p>\n

Irish Rugby Dominance In The Six Nations Over Italy\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ireland has won 25 of its 26 matches against Italy in the Men\u2019s Six Nations, including their last 12 in a row. The Irish \u00a0have won each of their 13 home games against Italy in the Men\u2019s Six Nations, the only team they have a 100% winning rate against in Dublin in the tournament.<\/p>\n

Ireland vs. Italy Kickoff Time, Lineups<\/p>\n

Ireland hosts Italy at 9:10 a.m. ET on Feb. 14 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, in Round 2 of the Six Nations.<\/p>\n

How To Watch Ireland vs. Italy<\/p>\n

Ireland vs. Italy streams live in the United States on Peacock. Fans can follow FloRugby\u2019s social channels for news, highlights and coverage throughout the Six Nations tournament.<\/p>\n

Six Nations Round 2 Lineups & Predictions: Ireland And France Look To The Future<\/p>\n

Need More Rugby News? Watch The FloRugby Ruby Round Up Every Week<\/p>\n

Six Nations 2026 Fixtures<\/p>\n

Round 1<\/p>\n

Feb. 5 \u2013 France vs. Ireland \u2013 3:10 p.m. ETFeb. 7 \u2013 Italy vs. Scotland \u2013 9:10 a.m. ETFeb. 7 \u2013 England vs. Wales \u2013 11:40 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Round 2<\/p>\n

Feb. 14 \u2013 Ireland vs. Italy \u2013 9:10 a.m. ETFeb. 14 \u2013 Scotland vs. England \u2013 11:40 a.m. ETFeb. 15 \u2013 Wales vs. France \u2013 10:10 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Round 3<\/p>\n

Feb. 21 \u2013 England vs. Ireland \u2013 9:10 a.m. ETFeb. 21 \u2013 Wales vs. Scotland \u2013 11:40 a.m. ETFeb. 22 \u2013 France vs. Italy \u2013 10:10 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Round 4<\/p>\n

March 6 \u2013 Ireland vs. Wales \u2013 3:10 p.m. ETMarch 7 \u2013 Scotland vs. France \u2013 9:10 a.m. ETMarch 7 \u2013 Italy vs. England \u2013 11:40 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Round 5<\/p>\n

March 14 \u2013 Ireland vs. Scotland \u2013 10:10 a.m. ETMarch 14 \u2013 Wales vs. Italy \u2013 12:40 p.m. ETMarch 14 \u2013 France vs. England \u2013 4:10 p.m. ETWhat Countries Compete In the Six Nations?How To Watch The 2026 Rugby Europe Championship<\/p>\n

The 2026 Rugby Europe Championship will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports App in the United States.<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch Ireland vs. South Africa From 2024<\/p>\n

How To Watch Six Nations 2026<\/p>\n

The 2026 Six Nations Championship will be broadcast on different networks all over the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock.<\/p>\n

UK: BBC \/ ITVUSA: PeacockIreland: RT\u00c9 \/ Virgin MediaWales (Welsh-language): S4CFrance: France T\u00e9l\u00e9visionsItaly: Sky Sport \/ NOW (all matches); TV8 (Italy matches free-to-air)South Africa: SuperSportAustralia: Stan SportNew Zealand: Sky Sport NZHow To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social