Connacht aim to make home advantage count against Benetton
Pete Wilkins’s team could leapfrog the Italian visitors in the race for the playoffs
Italy Rugby
France cross for 11 tries in scintillating demolition of Italy
Antoine Dupont and Leo Barre lead way as France set up title showdown with Ireland on March 8th
Thomas Ramos to start at outhalf for France against Italy
Fabien Galthié’s side without first picks Matthieu Jalibert and Romain Ntamack
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Stephen Aboud to rejoin Italian Rugby Federation to take up new role
Dubliner spent the last two years working with Rugby Canada as High Performance Director
Wales sink further into crisis as Italy win in Rome
Italian discipline disintegrates in closing stages to earn two yellow cards
Gerry Thornley: Italy v Wales may be more important than Warren Gatland wishes to admit
A loss in Rome would drop Wales to 12th in the World Rugby rankings
Taulupe Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Italy game
Faletau has not played a Test since Wales' last win during the 2023 World Cup
Owen Doyle: England can question calls but must know referee didn’t cause Ireland’s win
Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
Huw Jones runs in hat-trick of tries as Scotland hold off Italian comeback
Scotland led 19-6 at half-time but were level at 19-19 by the 46th minute
Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress
Gregor Townsend’s squad is widely deemed to be in its prime
Stafford McDowall to partner Huw Jones at centre for Scotland against Italy
Tommaso Allan returns for Italy as Michele Lamaro takes over as captain
Six Nations guide to Italy: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
Azzurri hoping to build on a promising 2024 campaign
Gerry Thornley: Odds are against Ireland completing Six Nations three-peat, this is my forecast
This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Ireland v England Six Nations tickets selling for up to €2,480 on resale websites
IRFU says it will liaise with gardaí over issue and that tickets that can be verified as resold will be cancelled
Sam Cane and TJ Perenara set for All Blacks farewell against Italy
Duo will take up playing contracts in Japan at the end of the autumn international series
Argentina run up 50 points as they continue dominance over disappointing Italy
Pumas outhalf Tomas Albornoz scored 20 of Argentina’s points including a try
Benetton the fashionable standard bearers of Italy’s rugby renaissance
Bulk suppliers to the Azzurri, the Treviso side are now making a mark in the URC and Champions Cup
Ireland name team for World U20 Championship opener against Italy
Evan O’Connell captains the side in Cape Town
Eight Irish in Six Nations team of the tournament as Menoncello named best player
Three backs and five forwards for Ireland named in best team, as Aki misses out on top award
Ireland left with regrets as Italy hang on for bonus point victory at the RDS
Penalty try sees Ireland hit the front early but clinical Italians have too much in front of a record crowd
‘I would call Danah a games-playing outhalf’ - O’Brien backed for Six Nations success
Starting XV does not include four of starting team that lost 38-17 to France in opening Six Nations game in Le Mans
Six Nations: Ireland coach praises defence’s ‘great work’ ahead of Italy test
Danaher pleased with ‘buy-in’ from group, which will be boosted by return of offloading queen Sam Monaghan
Ireland to be boosted by return of Sam Monaghan for Italy clash
Influential secondrow missed Six Nations opener against France due to head injury
Gordon D’Arcy: A few new faces can push Ireland on once again
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
Ireland centre Bundee Aki shortlisted for Six Nations player of the year
England backrow Ben Earl, Scotland winder Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello the other nominations
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations review - No turning back for England as Wales emerge as the problem child
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations 2024 Team of the Tournament
Irish players dominate the best team after winning the championship
From pricey Aviva tickets to refereeing gaffes: Five things we learned from the final Six Nations weekend
Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe
Wales condemned to Six Nations wooden spoon as Italy win in Cardiff
Dismal Welsh effort saw them suffer fifth successive defeat of the season after a fine Italian display
Wales centre George North to retire from international rugby after Six Nations
Centre will play his 121st and final Test match against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday
Louis Lynagh grabs debut try as Italy beat Scotland in Rome
Italy fought back from 22-16 down at half-time to secure a famous win in front of a packed Stadio Olimpico
Ireland to open 2025 Six Nations campaign at home to England
Ireland will conclude with a trip to Rome to take on Italy on St Patrick’s weekend
Failure to give Italy another penalty after Paolo Garbisi’s miss was baffling
But it’s generally good we’re hearing less chatter from referees
The Counter Ruck: The Lawrence Dallaglio interview
Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy preview this week’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at Twickenham
The Counter Ruck: Wales walloping leaves Ireland one win away from the Six Nations title
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Garbisi hits the post with last-gasp penalty as France escape with a draw against Italy
Italian outhalf sees ball fall off the tee with the shot clock ticking closer to zero before his rushed effort hits the woodwork
Posolo Tuilagi handed first Six Nations start for France ahead of Italy clash
Gonzalo Quesada makes six changes to the Italian XV that was held scoreless in Dublin a fortnight ago
The Counter Ruck: Rugby’s culture war - Mike Ross on the state of Ireland’s scrum
The Counter Ruck podcast: Rugby’s culture war - Mike Ross on the state of Ireland’s scrum
Six Nations: Rare Ireland rotation leaves interesting selection discussion for Wales clash
Ireland’s defence was impressive, constantly harassing the Italian set piece and breaking their momentum time and again
The Counter Ruck: Italian demolition job with Gerry Thornley and John O’Sullivan
The Counter Ruck podcast: Jack Crowley and James Lowe impress but standard across Six Nations so far has been disappointing
Stuart McCloskey: ‘It’s been pretty seamless for me’
Ireland v Italy saw the Ulster man thrive at inside centre, having been given an opportunity by Bundee Aki’s injury
By the numbers – Italy show changing style while playing this Ireland team is a fool’s errand
Ireland v Italy shows the challenge facing the Azzurri, and UL Bohs remain top with win over Galwegians as women’s AIL returns
Deafening silence at the Aviva, Ireland solve a key issue and other things we learned from Six Nations week two
Ireland v Italy showed tactical excellence of Andy Farrell's men; Casey takes one for the team; revealing under-20s fixture; crowd fails to play its part
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