RUGBY: SIX-NATIONS 2011 - Ireland vs Italy RUGBY: SIX-NATIONS 2011 - Ireland vs Italy My Match Report: Ireland were off to a slow start with the Italians overpowering the visitors having a 3 point lead at halftime. The 2nd half produced smashing Action! The Irish Captain hit back with a try 4 minutes into the 2nd half and the Italians were having serious “Bad Ball Handling” problems which cost them the game.