Person: Simone Favaro

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Ireland v Italy: how the sides compare

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

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Conor O’Shea on mission to get Italians respected

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Gregor Townsend: We must raise game for Racing return

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Connacht make it an All-Ireland final in the Pro12 decider in Scotland

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Connacht have secured a home play-off semi-final in the Pro 12

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Munster's Pro12 play-off hopes fade

Leo Cullen rings the changes for Warriors clash

Ahead of the visit of Pro12 champions Glasgow Warriors to the RDS tonight, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to the side that suffered a 25-14 reversal away to Scarlets last week.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Bastareaud on the bench as Saint-Andre rings the changes

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has relegated powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud to the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Paris.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Done deals: Irish pair commit futures to provinces

Peter O’Mahony and Iain Henderson have inked new three-year deals.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

Rugby stars say thanks to BOD, but not the French

With Brian O’Driscoll last game for Ireland coming up on Saturday, some of the Six Nations biggest players have gathered in appreciation of the world’s most capped rugby international.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2014

Sexton remains out until after Lions decision

Form and fitness may be accepted prerequisites when choosing any squad but Warren Gatland will have little of either to go on in the case of Jonathan Sexton when he announces his British and Irish Lions touring party next month.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Three-week ban for O'Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll has been given a three-week suspension for his stamp on Italy’s Simone Favaro in Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations defeat in Rome.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

O’Driscoll to learn fate after stamping incident

Brian O’Driscoll was set to find out today what punishment he will face for his stamp on Italy’s Simone Favaro in Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations defeat in Rome.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

BOD to learn fate for stamping incident today

Brian O’Driscoll’s citing hearing for stamping on Italy’s Simone Favaro will be heard in London this morning.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

O'Driscoll set to face hearing tomorrow

Brian O'Driscoll's citing hearing for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro will be heard in London tomorrow morning, RBS 6 Nations organisers have confirmed.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2013

O'Driscoll cited for stamping

Brian O’Driscoll has been cited for stamping on Simone Favaro in Ireland’s 22-15 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Italy on Saturday.

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

O'Mahony: Ireland will come back stronger

Peter O’Mahony insists Ireland will rise from the ashes of their worst RBS 6 Nations performance that only saw them escape the wooden spoon on points difference.

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Roman ruins as Ireland finally crumble

Italy 22 Ireland 15

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Desperate Ireland end disappointing Six Nations with loss to Italy

Italy 22 Ireland 15

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

Castrogiovanni out for Italy

Italy will be without prop Martin Castrogiovanni for their RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland after he failed to recover from a thigh injury.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2013

Elwood makes one change for Aironi clash

The inclusion of prop Denis Buckley, who joins the front-row in place of the injured Brett Wilkinson, is the only change Eric Elwood has made for his side’s PRO12 meeting with Aironi in the Sportsground tomorrow (5pm).

Fri, 20 Apr, 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

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

Thumping five-try win for Ulster

Ulster 31 Aironi 10

Fri, 09 Dec, 2011

Cockerill hits out at referee Paterson

Richard Cockerill admitted his frustration after Leicester failed to secure the bonus point against Aironi in northern Italy.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Del Fava back for Italy

Italy coach Nick Mallett has named lock Carlo Antonio Del Fava in his 24-man squad for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland in Rome.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010

Del Fava return boosts Italy

Carlo Antonio Del Fava is the surprise inclusion in Italy’s 30-man squad to face Scotland in their next RBS 6 Nations clash.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2010

Mallett names squad for opener

ITALY head coach Nick Mallett has named his 24-man squad ahead of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2010

Mallett names squad to face Ireland

Italy head coach Nick Mallett has named his 24-man squad ahead of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2010

Boks complete workmanlike win over Italy

Italy 10 South Africa 32

Sat, 21 Nov, 2009

Mallett drops six for France tie

Italy coach Nick Mallett has dropped six players from his squad to face France in their final RBS 6 Nations game in Rome at the weekend.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009

Masi returns for Italy

Italy will be boosted by the return of Andrea Masi for Saturday´s RBS 6 Nations encounter against France.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2009

Edwards: we must get basics right

SHAUN EDWARDS has warned Wales cannot run the risk of entering “self-destruct” mode against RBS 6 Nations strugglers Italy on Saturday.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2009

Ireland U-20s edge Italy after extra time

Ireland U-20s 9 Italy U-20s 6

Wed, 18 Jun, 2008