Ireland kept alive its Six Nations title hopes by overcoming Italy 22-17 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.The scrappy bonus-point win ensured France and England had to win their later matches to snuff out Ireland's slim hopes of an historic third consecutive title.

Tommaso Allan sends a superb kick deep into the Irish half. Remember, Italy start the half with 14 players after Lamaro's moment of madness. He has seven minutes left on the sidelines. The final 40 minutes for Italy and Ireland in this year's Six Nations.

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.