England launch their first foray into the opposition’s 22, before a sloppy pass leads to a knock-on, giving Italy a penalty.
11 Feb 2012
4:08PM
As you can tell from the main article image, the conditions in the Stadio Olimpico are far from ideal – a factor that many commentators believe will help the Italians.
11 Feb 2012
4:12PM
And just as I typed that last post, the ball slipped out of Edoardo Gori’s hand as he tried to pick it up, as the conditions affect play for the first (and probably not the last) time today.
Italy will be disappointed, as it was a promising attack inside the English 22 there.
11 Feb 2012
4:16PM
Hmm… Something very bizarre has just happened – the BBC commentary appears to be playing over the RTÉ TV stream… Unless there’s something wrong with my TV, which I doubt very much.
11 Feb 2012
4:19PM
Italy are holding their own so far, and have arguably been the better team. Do we have a repeat of last year’s famous victory over France on our hands?
11 Feb 2012
4:20PM
A dangerous kick by Burton is superbly caught by Ashton insides his 22, and he subsequently clears it.
11 Feb 2012
4:22PM
The RTÉ commentary is back by the way, following that brief anomaly.
11 Feb 2012
4:27PM
Still no sign of the game’s first score, though Italy continue to look like the better team.
11 Feb 2012
4:29PM
Tommaso Benvenuti drops the ball and Parisse trips Strettle as he runs to gather it. PENALTY FOR ENGLAND!
11 Feb 2012
4:30PM
3-0:Farrell makes no mistake with his first penalty attempt and England take the lead, though it’s slightly against the run of play.
11 Feb 2012
4:39PM
Again, Italy knock-on at a vital moment. They haven’t really been clinical enough in attack so far, despite being the better side in this opening half, and consequently find themselves behind.
11 Feb 2012
4:40PM
Meanwhile, Castrogiovanni has had to go off due to injury, and he is replaced by Lorenzo Cittadini.
11 Feb 2012
4:43PM
Castrogiovanni was holding his side as he walked off, after he injured himself diving into a ruck.
It seemed innocuous, though it was obviously worse than it looked.
11 Feb 2012
4:44PM
6-0 to ENGLAND: Farrell continues his 100% record.
11 Feb 2012
4:44PM
TRY FOR ITALY!
11 Feb 2012
4:48PM
Giovanbattista Venditti dives over, as Italy produce a swift response. Kris Burton’s disappointing conversion attempt goes wide.
11 Feb 2012
4:48PM
TRY FOR ITALY!
11 Feb 2012
4:51PM
A shocking pass from Foden allows Benvenuti to intercept and run in under the posts unopposed. Burton gets the conversion, which is straight under the posts.
11 Feb 2012
4:54PM
HALF TIME: ITALY 12-6 ENGLAND
11 Feb 2012
4:56PM
Based on the majority of that first half, it has to be said that the Italians’ lead is well deserved. They were the far more adventurous of the two sides.
PENALTY FOR ITALY! Tom Croft is adjudged to have blocked the run of Parisse after Italy launched a Garryowen.
11 Feb 2012
5:10PM
15-6: Burke adds to Italy’s advantage, and is subsequently replaced by Botes.
11 Feb 2012
5:12PM
TRY FOR ENGLAND!
11 Feb 2012
5:15PM
Charlie Hodgson charges down Andrea Masi’s kick and runs over for an easy try. Owen Farrell continues his 100% record with an excellent conversion.
11 Feb 2012
5:18PM
PENALTY FOR ENGLAND! Italy are their own worst enemy at the moment, as they are penalised for their ill-discipline once again.
11 Feb 2012
5:21PM
16-15: England re-take the lead courtesy of another excellent penalty from Farrell. He is delivering a performance of which his predecessor, Jonny Wilkinson, would be proud.
11 Feb 2012
5:23PM
The BBC report that Ben Youngs was “disgruntled” following his substitution, which took place just prior to Farrell’s last penalty.
11 Feb 2012
5:28PM
Botes’ kick is charged down on his own try line, but much to his relief, the ref blows the whistle, owing to a previous English infringement.
11 Feb 2012
5:32PM
19-15: The Italians are penalised for collapsing the scrum, and Farrell kicks another successful penalty from straight in front of the posts.
11 Feb 2012
5:34PM
Straight from the re-start, the Italians win a penalty, but Botes misses, with a woeful attempt that goes well wide.
11 Feb 2012
5:37PM
10 minutes remaining, as England have possession just outside their 22.
11 Feb 2012
5:42PM
Another woeful attempt from Botes, as Italy again miss a penalty. They may well be regretting taking off Kris Burton right now.
11 Feb 2012
5:46PM
Parisse has been announced as the man of the match, but it looks like it’ll only be a consolation prize for the Italians.
11 Feb 2012
5:49PM
FULL TIME: ITALY 15-19 ENGLAND
11 Feb 2012
5:55PM
Italy will wonder how they lost that game. Individual errors and missed penalties have ultimately cost them dearly.
England, in contrast, were far from convincing, but did what was required of them nonetheless.
11 Feb 2012
5:59PM
Okay, that’s it from me. I’m off to liveblog the GAA now. My colleague Niall Kelly will also be liveblogging the Ireland game shortly. Thanks for reading.
@zoncolan: Yes, masculinity was a part of sport. By your definition of sport, the gender row in the Olympics wouldn’t have been reported on. But it was. Go on, I dare you to tell the editors to take the Olympics article down.
Love him or hate him.. not many left like him doing punditry. Adds a bit of fun with his lack of giving a F%. All the new age lick arses would make ya turn it off!
@Hugh Casey: Having enough enough money to retire whenever you want is something people should stive towards, not be jealous of. Financial independence and all that
I enjoy Keanes punditry for the same reason I liked Dunphys, they’re likely to say anything. It’s entertainment. Who wants to watch boring talking heads all the time. BBC coverage is woeful and RTE when Didi or Sadlier are not on is even worse.
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You have nothing to prove Roy….. You have had a good innings!!!
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: A proper united captain.
@zoncolan: A captain of his time, but the reality is his mentor was Brian Clough. And he came from a time when toxic masculinity was preached.
@Conor Lynott: The article is about football. Not your subliminal messaging.
@zoncolan: That was a part of football, whether you like it or not.
@Conor Lynott: Go onto the journal and talk about masculinity. This is a sports page.
@zoncolan: Yes, masculinity was a part of sport. By your definition of sport, the gender row in the Olympics wouldn’t have been reported on. But it was. Go on, I dare you to tell the editors to take the Olympics article down.
@Conor Lynott: That went over my head
@Square: Propaganda.
@Conor Lynott: What’s wrong with masculinity?
Keano the legend
Time flys 53 wow he is pure entertainment
Love him or hate him.. not many left like him doing punditry. Adds a bit of fun with his lack of giving a F%. All the new age lick arses would make ya turn it off!
A proper pundit. Always tells it as he sees it. Not afraid to call out the bluffers.
@Michael Carroll: Thank you.
@Ray Ridge: We should get him on here. He wouldnt tolerate any nonsense.
@zoncolan: Where’s Mr Ward today!!
@Ray Ridge: mr ward ridge ray and zoncolan all the same guy i bet lol all weird anyway
@Square: Says yer man.
Plenty money in the bank
@Hugh Casey: Not your business!!
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: Dude, if someone says you’ve enough money to retire at 53, that’s a compliment. Lighten up.
@Hugh Casey: Having enough enough money to retire whenever you want is something people should stive towards, not be jealous of. Financial independence and all that
I enjoy Keanes punditry for the same reason I liked Dunphys, they’re likely to say anything. It’s entertainment. Who wants to watch boring talking heads all the time. BBC coverage is woeful and RTE when Didi or Sadlier are not on is even worse.
What an absolute end of a bell!
@Alan Kennedy: Alan stop talking in front of mirrors.
@Jaffa: Dont speak to alan like that. He used play left back for liverpool.
@Alan Kennedy: now now he is s legend up cork
@zoncolan: Excactly! Aul keano never played in a European Cup final! I played in 2!
@Alan Kennedy: scored in one as well.
@ Hugh Casey. What a ridiculous comment.
He’ll probably finish up by walking out in the middle of a broadcast because his seat is uncomfortable.
Cranky old