Ireland defeats Italy 22-17 in Six Nations clash

Ireland secured a narrow 22-17 victory over Italy in their final Six Nations match, keeping their slim hopes of retaining the title alive. Dan Sheehan scored a hat-trick, while Hugo Keenan added another try, despite Ireland's lackluster performance and missed conversion attempts. Italy played much of the game with 14 players due to disciplinary issues, including two yellow cards and a red card. The win temporarily placed Ireland at the top of the standings, although they are reliant on England losing to Wales and France failing to win against Scotland to maintain any chances of winning the championship. The match was a stark contrast to Ireland's previous loss to France, reflecting a struggle to find form. The traveling Irish fans provided strong support, particularly during emotional farewells for retiring players Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray.