The centre of Rome will be awash with green rugby jerseys this weekend ahead of the Ireland-Italy match at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Irish fans can always be sure of a warm welcome from the Italians, particularly given the nationality of Conor O’Shea, the head coach of Italy’s rugby team. MuseumsThanks to a deal with the Italian Rugby Federation, Six Nations ticket-holders have free access to 16 museums in Rome throughout the weekend, from Friday to Sunday. The Pantheon is also free after the Italian government recently dropped plans to charge a €2 entry fee. PubsThe best places to soak up the Six Nations atmosphere are the city’s Irish pubs.

Source: The Irish Times February 21, 2019 10:07 UTC