Irish crush depleted Italy 57-6 in Six Nations

DUBLIN, AFP: Michael Lowry scored two tries on his Test debut as Ireland crushed Italy 57-6 in the Six Nations yesterday in a game which saw the visitors playing with just 13 men for an hour.

Wing James Lowe also grabbed a brace as the Irish ran in nine tries to inflict Italy's 35th successive Six Nations defeat.

Victory keeps the hosts’ title hopes alive although they have tricky matches to come away to England and then at home to Scotland.