As it happened: Ireland 16-9 Italy

That's it folks!

Ireland win 16-9 - not the best game of rugby you'll ever see but Italy showed loads of heart to stay in the contest.

Ireland have advanced to the quarter-finals.

Time is up on the stadium clock.

Ireland win the turnover.

Ireland are playing on but eventually Sexton kicks it out and Ireland win!

Sexton misses it...

Italy must score from their own line!

78' Italy not keen on winning this one.

They give away a penalty for changing lanes and obstructing the oncoming Tommy Bowe - Sexton with a chance to win it...

4 and a half minutes left but Italy can't get their hands on the ball.

It seems their best chance is an intercept right now...

75' Sexton kicks the up and under so possession is given away.

Italy return the favour almost immediately before Sexton kicks to the corner and out.

72' Incredible from Italy as they butcher ANOTHER rolling maul!

Ireland win the scrum and will look to waste as much time as possible.

71' Bit of drama as Ireland will play the rest of the match with 14 men.

Peter O'Mahony sent to the bin for a shoulder charge as he tried to clean out the ruck.

Nervous ending now for the men in green!

70' Good work from Murray, turns the Italians back once more with a clever little chip kick.

Ireland need to win, winning pretty doesn't win you World Cups...

Italy give away a scrum after failing to get their rolling maul in order.

This match is slipping away from them now...

68' Ireland content to kick the ball deep.

Clever play by them to try dominate field possession at this late stage of the game.

RWC HISTORY

Mauro Bergamasco joins Brian Lima as players to play in FIVE World Cups.

That's simply incredible!

64' The Irish fans inside Olympic Park go wild after Ireland win the scrum after McLean can't get to ground.

Brilliant commitment from the Irish pack.

62' Italy going backwards but look to Parisse for momentum.

He chips it away - what was he thinking?!

Sexton knocks it over from right in front.

Ireland lead 16-9.

61' Ireland have another shot at goal after Allen is penalised for not rolling away at the breakdown.

Hooker Best bursts through the gap but is well tackled.

Ireland eventually go for an up and under after failing to make a clear break.

They should be kicking for poles...

55' Now Ireland's turn to attack.

Kearney can't find a way through but they have penalty advantage.

He can!

Italy trail by 1 point now...

50' It's a low scoring game but plenty of excitement as Italy continue wave after wave of attack.

Ireland eventually give away a penalty.

Can Allen narrow the gap to one point?

48' Italy looked to have been denied a try.

Sean O'Brien with a try saving tackle on Furno - the Italian lock just put a foot into touch.

Brilliant passage of play from the Italians but come up short in a bid for points.

46' It's all green but Italy survive six phases of attack and they kick clear.

Italy looked vulnerable but managed to sneak in a turnover - well done Parisse.

43' Great work by Sexton - he kicks deep into the Italian 22m and out for a lineout.

He needs to step up big time and lead his side to a win here.

Less than minute into the half and Italy win another penalty.

They boot the ball into the Irish 22m - can they score first and really put the cat amongst the pigeons?

Ireland playing in green and from left to right*

*That's obviously a joke - you're following this online!

Ireland again steal the lineout but Keith Earls can't get his final pass away after he makes the initial break.

Half time!

Italy 6-10 Ireland

MASSIVE battle in the scrum and Italy win a penalty.

More backslapping amongst the Italian forwards.

Just a minute left in the half.

Italy have the ball into the scrum on their own 5m line.

38' Italy get the hook.

They managed to defend the rolling maul and Ireland's Connor Murray knocks the ball on - silly mistake from the scrumhalf.

37' Ireland can't score from 13 phases with the ball and only 10m to go.

Italy blown up for being offside but they'll be pleased with their tackling and physicality so far.