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.

Watch as Dan Sheehan's hat-trick helps Ireland beat Italy 22-17 as they cling onto their Six Nations title hopes.

With well-chewed nails, it’s over to you, England and France. Dan Sheehan’s hat-trick try shortly before the hour mark secured the vital bonus point for Simon Easterby’s side and papered over the cracks of a sluggish performance in the Stadio Olimpico.