Ireland's breezed past Italy 50-17 in Dublin to give themselves a crack at a fourth Six Nations crown in seven years

First five Jonny Sexton finished with an 18-point haul in the match, rescheduled seven months after it was first set to be played due to Covid.

Andy Farrell's side require another bonus-point victory against France in Paris next weekend to seal the title.

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