Hooker Dan Sheehan scored a hat-trick of tries as champions Ireland laboured to a 22-17 bonus-point victory over hosts Italy on Saturday to move top of the Six Nations table and retain a chance of winning the title.

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday named the following team to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday:Team:15-Ange Capuozzo, 14-Monty Ioane, 13-Juan Ignacio Brex, 12-Tommaso Menoncello,

Ireland travel to the Stadio Olympic to face Italy on Saturday, with their title defense in the balance after last weekend's humbling at the hands of France. Last Saturday's defeat to Les Bleus in Dublin ended the Grand Slam hopes of the Boys in Green,

Italy vs Ireland is the first game on the bumper Six Nations Super Saturday (March 15, 2025) slate, with Wales vs England and then France vs Scotland to follow. Kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome is scheduled for 2:15pm GMT.

The fifth and final game of Ireland’s 2025 Six Nations Championship campaign will be their third away match of the tournament and takes place in Rome.

TV channel: England vs Italy is being broadcast live and free-to-air in the UK on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 2:15pm GMT. Live stream: ITVX will also be providing a free live stream service online, with only a registration needed.

Ireland know a win is a must to preserve their Six Nations title hopes as they kick off Super Saturday against Italy. A hectic final day could be in store with three teams harbouring somewhat realistic hopes of securing the championship.