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‘Average’ just won’t do in big picture, says Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell gave a revealing insight into what makes him tick, as Ireland get ready to face NatWest 6 Nations rivals Wales on Saturday.

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Henshaw the main worry after Ireland drubs Italy

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Ireland crush Italy to continue unbeaten Six Nations start

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Garry Ringrose returns and James Lowe makes debut for Leinster

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England captain Dylan Hartley: Slow reaction to Italy's ruck tactics was because 'I was confused'

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Conor O'Shea's ruck tactics for Italy confuse the English who eventually come out winners

Raphael Lakafia and Racing pair boost French squad

France have called up Stade Français back-row Raphael Lakafia to replace Damien Chouly ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Ireland v Italy: how the sides compare

Simon Lewis breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Conor O’Shea laments Italy’s penalty count

Italy 7 Wales 33: Conor O’Shea says he wants to see Italy “refereed on a level playing field” after their RBS Six Nations campaign began with a 33-7 home defeat against Wales.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Conor O'Shea's Italy lose opener to Wales

Wales have beaten Italy 33-7 in the sides' 2017 RBS 6 Nations opener in Rome.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2017

New coach but same old concerns for Italy

It would be wrong to make big statements about Italy at the start of this Six Nations.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Simon Zebo needs some arm around the shoulder encouragement

After what is proving a pretty soul-destroying season for Irish rugby on both the provincial and international front, at last, a bit of respite. An energy-filled, try-fest on a bright and sunny day that even elicited a sustained Mexican Wave in the second half, brought smiles back to the faces of a beleaguered management and a restless rugby public.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Ireland v Italy: How the sides compare

Simon Lewis breaks down the selection and form on both sides...

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Three things Ireland must deliver in Italian job

Patience will be key for Ireland to expose Italy’s limitations...

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Munster v Treviso: How the sides compare

MUNSTER

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Connacht maintain mighty gallop

Connacht continued their remarkable start to this season’s Guinness Pro12, grabbing a fifth win on the trot at the Galway Sportsground last evening. And following Leinster’s win over the Scarlets, Pat Lam’s side have now taken top spot.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Azzurri survive late comeback to beat Romania

Italy’s Rugby World Cup ended on a high as they survived a late rally from Romania to win their Pool D clash at Exeter’s Sandy Park.

Sun, 11 Oct, 2015

Burgeoning bunch needed to change ageing face of Italian rugby

You’ll know him as a full-back, but Luke McLean started life in Italian blue as a ten. The temptation is to ask, who hasn’t?

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

Leinster in damp squib

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Joe Schmidt will have Ian Keatley well versed for opener in Rome

1 Authority at half-back.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Loss for Ireland England's last hope as Italy defeat fails to clinch points difference

England’s hopes of claiming the 2014 RBS 6 Nations title were left resting on events in Paris after Italy were crushed at the Stadio Olimpico.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2014

Desperate Ireland end disappointing Six Nations with loss to Italy

Italy 22 Ireland 15

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

England set up showdown

England 18 Italy 11

Mon, 11 Mar, 2013

Wales still on track for Six Nations crown

Italy 9 Wales 26

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

Treviso record bonus-point win over Dragons

Treviso 32 Newport Gwent Dragons 13

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Bonus-point win puts Ospreys into play-off places

Ospreys 41 Treviso 10

Sat, 31 Mar, 2012

Wooden spoon for Scotland as Italy run out winners

Italy 13 Scotland 6

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

Italy ring changes for Scotland clash

Italy coach Jaques Brunel has made six changes to the squad that lost against Wales in Cardiff last weekend for their final RBS Six Nations game against Scotland in Rome on Saturday.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Ireland show the possibilities ahead of showdown in Paris

Just how expensive will that last gasp penalty against Wales prove to be when this championship is decided in a few weeks time?

Mon, 27 Feb, 2012

Azzuri select uncapped quartet

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has named four uncapped players in his 30-man squad for the for the first two games of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012

Godman’s late kick piles pressure on Blues

PHIL GODMAN kicked a last-minute drop-goal for Edinburgh last night to clinch victory over Racing Metro and keep them at the top of Pool 2 in the Heineken Cup.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2012

Quarter-finals still in sight for Ospreys

Ospreys 44 Treviso 17

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012

Parisse warns Italy must tighten up for Irish clash

ITALY captain Sergio Parisse saw his side run in nine tries in yesterday’s win against Russia in Nelson — but has warned them that they must improve defensively.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2011

Italy captain concerned about defence

The captain of Ireland group rivals Italy, Sergio Parisse, saw his side run in nine tries in their 53-17 win against Russia in Nelson today, but has warned them that they must improve defensively.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Free-scoring Italy overcome dogged Russian side

Italy 53 Russia 17

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Castrogiovanni: Italy need perfect performance

Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni says the Azzurri will have to play the perfect game if they are to upset England on Saturday.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

Mallet makes four changes for Azzurri

Italy coach Nick Mallett has made four changes to the side that lost their RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland for Saturday’s game against England at Twickenham.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

Immaturity cost us, says Mallet

ITALY coach Nick Mallett blamed his side’s inexperience for blowing the chance of an historic first Six Nations victory over Ireland.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2011

Burton in, but Bergamasco out for Italy

ITALY coach Nick Mallett has handed Benetton Treviso’s Kristopher Burton the number 10 shirt for tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland at Rome’s Flaminio Stadium.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2011

Mallett hands Burton fly-half role for Italy

Italy coach Nick Mallett has handed Benetton Treviso’s Kristopher Burton the number 10 shirt for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland at Rome’s Flaminio Stadium.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2011

Parisse and Castrogiovanni return for Azzurri

Italy coach Nick Mallett has named a 24-man squad for the first two games of the RBS 6 Nations.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2011

Italy in last chance saloon against Ireland tomorrow

Italy are hoping grab their last chance to win a game at the ongoing U-18 Six Nations Festival in Cork when they take on the tournament hosts Ireland during the final round of games.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2008

Wales and Italy name U-18 sides

Wales and Italy have named their sides to play each other at the Mardyke this Saturday at 2.30pm in the U-18 Six Nations Festival sponsored by the Bowen Group.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2008