LIVE Six Nations champions Ireland are looking to defend their crown once again on an action-packed day of rugby drama. They head to Rome to kick things off, needing a lot to their way if they are going to seal a remarkable third consecutive title win.

Ireland overcame Italy by a scrappy 22-17 at the Stadio Olimpico and finished the last day of the Six Nations where it started, in third place. Ireland had slim hopes of an historic third consecutive title,

Ireland head to Italy in the opening clash of Super Saturday on the last day of the 2025 Six Nations. As it stands, Ireland are in third place behind England and France, with all three teams in with a chance of winning the championship. Italy, on the other hand, are second from bottom and one point ahead of Wales.