Person: Tommaso Allan

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Conor O'Shea's Italy trounce Canada in Fukuoka

Conor O'Shea's side ran out easy winners against callow Canadian side.

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Ian McKinley wants to complete the cycle in Japan extravaganza

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Van Graan praises Hanrahan performance against Benetton

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It’s a big week for Devin Toner, says Leo Cullen

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Last-gasp try gives Benetton draw at Leinster

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Luke McGrath to captain Leinster in Benetton game

France condemn Italy to a 22nd Six Nations defeat in a row

Italy's losing sequence in the Guinness Six Nations extended to a record 22 matches but France were pushed all the way before prevailing 25-14 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2019

Kinghorn hat-trick helps Scotland seal bonus point win over Italy

Gregor Townsend’s side got their Six Nations tournament off to the perfect start.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2019

Benetton boost as Leinster hold back the big guns

Not many will have predicted the events that unfolded in Ballsbridge on Saturday night, but there will be little appetite to dwell on this defeat as Leinster push on towards this weekend’s season-defining meeting with Scarlets.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2018

Scotland score last-gasp win over Italy

Greig Laidlaw's last-gasp penalty ensured Scotland avoided a final-day slip-up.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2018

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

‘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.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Ireland crush Italy to continue unbeaten Six Nations start

Ireland crushed Italy to make it two wins from two in this season's 6 Nations.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2018

England terrier Ben Te’o ‘fox-hunts’ Azzurri

Ben Te’o has been instructed to go “fox-hunting” when England launch their NatWest 6 Nations title defence on Sunday.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2018

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

England survived an almighty scare to finish 36-15 winners at Twickenham as Italy issued a rousing response to scrutiny of their ongoing presence in the Six Nations.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Glasgow Warriors had a nervy win with a late try at Treviso

Rory Clegg's late try helped Glasgow Warriors keep their Guinness PRO12 play-off charge on track.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016

Connacht on guard after last year’s sloppy defeat by Treviso

Defeat in Italy on last season’s PRO12 run-in might not have cost Connacht a coveted home semi-final, but that loss registered in their minds.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

All Blacks get over Ireland defeat by putting 10 tries past Italy

New Zealand put Italy to the sword as they ran in 10 tries at Rome's Stadio Olympico in a 68-10 victory.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Benetton Treviso v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

Ulster beat Treviso in Italy but fail to secure bonus point

Ulster made it two wins from as many games to start the new Guinness PRO12 season with a 22-11 success over Treviso in Italy.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Classy Joey Carbery gives fans a treat

Leinster 20, Treviso 8: It was a tale of two 10s in the RDS last night, as Leinster fans gave standing ovations for an old hero – and what looks like a new one.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2016

Return to the RDS for Ian McKinley - the man who just wouldn’t give in

The visit of Treviso to the RDS this Friday may not make for the most alluring of starts to the new Guinness PRO12 campaign but the presence of Ian McKinley in the Italians’ ranks will at least provide a candidate for feelgood story of the season.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

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

Can Parisse’s outsiders summon one last stand?

Fear is Italy’s best friend for today’s clash, suggests Donal Lenihan.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

Allan’s winding road to Italy No.10

Tommaso Allan knows the routine.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

PETER JACKSON on Monday: Wales now rubbing their hands

So many rudderless English chariots have drifted away on the Liffey over the years they must now pose a danger to shipping in the Irish Sea.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Saint-Andre happy despite late red card

France 30 Italy 10

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

France still undefeated after second-half try parade

France 30 Italy 10

Sun, 09 Feb, 2014

Gattygate shrouds real battleground

DONAL LENIHAN: Let’s get this one out of the way early, given that you are going to be subjected to a diatribe of Gattygate over the next five days. I promise not to refer to it again... at least until Monday morning.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2014

Welsh survive Azzurri scare to record opening Six Nations win

Wales 23 Italy 15

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

Australia drive over Italy in record win

Australia bounced back from their England defeat to record a 50-20 victory over Italy in their second autumn international at the Stadio Olimpico.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013