Person: G Palazzani

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Connacht stay on course in cup and league mission

Connacht got the result, but not the performance they required in this fraught win over Michael Bradley’s Zebre.

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Van Graan’s complacency warning for Zebre visit

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Leo Cullen pledges improvement despite hammering of Zebre

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Munster win with far from vintage display

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Munster taking no chances against weakened Zebre

Carlo Canna and Tommaso Boni tackle Cian Kelleher 2/12/2017

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Michael Bradley’s Zebre humble out-of-sorts Connacht

Pita Ahki takes centre stage for Connacht in Italy

Connacht coach Kieran Keane says a resurgent Zebre will pose a huge threat in Parma this afternoon as his side aim to bounce back to winning ways before refocusing next week to the European Challenge Cup campaign.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

Zebre v Munster - Guinness PRO14 Round 9

Alex Wootton catches Johann van Graan’s eye

Zebre 19 Munster 29: Alex Wootton was one of the players that Rassie Erasmus name-checked in his final week with Munster when he was asked what he would miss when he returned to South Africa.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

Johann Van Graan relishing onset of new era

Two coaches, one biding his time before assuming control on the day after the game and the other facing one of the most significant challenges of his career, will be central personalities when Munster face Zebre on the resumption of the Guinness PRO14 in Parma tomorrow afternoon.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2017

Munster shock as Donnacha Ryan agrees Racing 92 move

Munster and Ireland second row Donnacha Ryan has inked a deal to move to Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92 in Paris, Examiner Sport understands.

Sun, 26 Mar, 2017

Connacht battle rain to blow Zebre away

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Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Connacht v Zebre - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 2 Round 5

Connacht on the cusp of history

You need breaks in any sport to win things. Connacht got them and took them on their march to the PRO12 title last season. It’s happening again in the Champions Cup this time round but there is nothing fortuitous about Pat Lam’s men being in prime position to make the quarter-finals for the first time in history. 

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Connacht in good heart for big double date with Wasps

Zebre 7 Connacht 52: Two rounds played in the Champions Cup and only three teams in Europe have chalked up two wins. No surprise that Saracens and Clermont Auvergne have begun in such stellar fashion, but Pat Lam’s men are beginning to show that their historic PRO12 win might not be a one-hit wonder.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Pat Lam speaks to his team after the game 21/5/2016

Connacht staring at unwanted record

Connacht hope for a major change of fortunes when they face Zebre in the third round of the PRO12 in Parma this evening (5.05pm).

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

‘Solid start’ for Rassie Erasmus

Munster 17 Zebre 0: Last night’s pre-season friendly at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre lacked the type of quality that Munster supporters will expect as the season progresses under a new coaching ticket, but South African boss Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the victory.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Tommy Bowe back to boost Ulster’s late-season resurgence

Zebre 17 Ulster 47: Ireland wing, Tommy Bowe, made a try-scoring return, as Ulster boosted their hopes of a Guinness PRO12 play-off place, with a 47-17 victory over Zebre.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Tommy Bowe’s first start of season as Ulster chase bonus

Tommy Bowe gets his first start of the season for Ulster when they travel to Zebre in the chase for a bonus-point win in the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi this afternoon.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Sevens star Vakatawa set for France debut

France’s Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in tomorrow’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Pat Lam’s Connacht rallying cry

Connacht are looking to preserve their 100% record over Zebre in tonight’s Pro12 clash at the Sportsground (7.30pm).

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Pat Lam focuses on Ospreys as Connacht shake off gutsy Zebre

Zebre 10 Connacht 40: It has been a season like no others. With a new record of 10 wins and currently leaders in the disciplinary stakes, Connacht will still be fighting on the last day of the Guinness Pro12 season for Champions Cup rugby.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

Stuart Lancaster wants England fans to provide final push

Stuart Lancaster has urged Twickenham to will England to victory tomorrow evening as he prepares to order his RBS 6 Nations title hopefuls to carry the game to France.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Saint-Andre anticipates ‘intense’ affair at the Aviva

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is relishing Saturday’s trial by fire at the Aviva as he aims to keep a special record intact.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Four new faces in Italy’s squad for Six Nations

Italy will have four new faces in their squad when they face Ireland in their RBS 6 Nations Championship opener in Rome next month.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

‘Massive’ lift for Munster

Zebre 7 Munster 31: Munster got the result and — for 40 minutes at least — the performance they wanted in Italy which sends them into next Saturday’s vital Champions Cup clash with Saracens.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

O’Connor has high praise for Madigan

Zebre 3 Leinster 20

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Leinster aim to bounce back

Change is the order of the day for Leinster in Stadio XXV Aprile this afternoon, as the defending champions make 10 alterations to their starting line-up for the Guinness Pro12 encounter against Zebre (kick-off 3pm, Irish time).

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Big guns back as Munster bid to build momentum

Anthony Foley’s bid to make home advantage finally count at Thomond Park tonight will not be hindered by the return of Munster big guns Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray as the Reds welcome Zebre to Limerick for Guinness Pro12 round three (7:30pm).

Fri, 19 Sep, 2014

Kiss’s Ulster ease to win

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Sarries showdown focuses Lam mind

Connacht 20 Zebre 3

Mon, 13 Jan, 2014

Payne lifts gloom as Ulster labour to shake off Zebre

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Sat, 21 Dec, 2013

Parks rescues Connacht

Connacht 23 Zebre 19

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Gilroy one-two knocks stuffing out of Italians

Italy U20 9 Ireland U20 28

Sat, 05 Feb, 2011