Live Six Nations

2.00pm Virgin Media One

Ireland are back in action this afternoon as they head to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to take on home side Italy.

The current title holders had a disappointing start to the competition earlier this month when they lost to England 32-20 at the Aviva Stadium.

They bounced back one week later, when they toppled Scotland 22-13.

Things are looking good heading into today’s confrontation, as Italy are yet to pick up their first win, having lost to Scotland in their opening game and then losing to Wales on home soil in week two.

Joe Molloy introduces today’s live coverage, with the team of Alan Quinlan and Dave McIntyre calling the action on commentary (kick-off 3.00pm).