Castrogiovanni remembers ‘beautiful battles’ with Ireland
Former tighthead prop believes Italy need to stick with a philosophy and stop changing
Former tighthead prop believes Italy need to stick with a philosophy and stop changing
Lock was forced to pull out of France game after suffering injury in warm-up
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Tommaso Allan back at outhalf after stint out with injury
Outhalf selected ahead of Kelly Haimona for Saturday’s match in Dublin
Scrum coach: ‘We just have to adapt to what has been refereed over the last few weeks’
Veteran prop gets two-week ban for incident during Scotland game in Rome
Mike Brown’s kicks to Conor Murray’s face could still have caused serious injury
Scrumhalf requred stitches after fullback kicked him in the head at Twickenham
Italy coach hands out four first caps for opening game of his final Six Nations
With Brunel on the way out, we shouldn’t expect Italy to break new ground this time around
Joe Schmidt’s side eye quarter-final place but expect the Italians to come out swinging
Ireland can win the World Cup if the backs can start using their footwork and run straight
Traditional national game based upon a strong pack is undergoing a transformation
Stade Francais number eight has won his fitness race for the Olympic Stadium
Italy’s naturalised Aussie believes Sergio Parisse’s return can galvanise team
Captain confident of return from injury for Ireland encounter
Azzurri talisman had been in France receiving treatment for a calf injury
Canucks skipper Tyler Ardron recalled to the side for Pool D fixture at Elland Road
Italian indiscipline ensured the result was never in doubt at Twickenham
Vern Cotter’s side much more convincing in second World Cup warm-up against Azzurri
Ireland’s Pool D opponents demanding a match-by-match bonus scheme from FIR
Veteran flanker Mauro Bergamasco called up for Six Nations clash in Rome
After opening Six Nations losses, both sides will be hoping to avoid wooden spoon again
Azzuri have made three changes in total for the trip to Edinburgh
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Tournament could be decided by who earns biggest win over weakest side
John O’Sullivan sees plenty of positives after a 26-3 win for Joe Schmidt’s side in Rome
Second-half tries from Conor Murray and Tommy O’Donnell seal victory after Eternal struggle
Reigning champions are in form but depleted as they face tough task in Rome
New lease of life at Toulon makes experienced prop a real danger man
Jacques Brunel has broadened Italy’s playing patterns to make them a more rounded team but he hasn’t quite solved the halfback conundrum
Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy
Injuries to Paddy Jackson and Louis Luddick add to woes at Stade Félix Mayol
Team mate Martin Castrogiovanni ordered to pay €10,000 to charity for Leicester comments
Halfpenny’s boot sees Toulon cruise past the Tigers while Northampton thump Treviso
Misconduct complaints arise from behaviour during Champions Cup defeat by Leicester
Incidents followed Toulon’s Champions Cup loss to Leicester at Welford Road
Italian prop launched expletive-laden attack on his former director of rugby Richard Cockerill
English club still in qualification hunt after Owen Williams lands six penalties
Matt O’Connor’s side well beaten as defence is carved apart by Toulon
Home side’s physical approach can be countered by going through the phases
French club still waiting on Luke McAlister, Yannick Nyanga and Louis Picamoles
Alex Dunbar’s two second-half tries helps Scott Johnson’s side to Rome victory
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Victory deemed ‘essential’ following encouraging display in defeat to New Zealand
Tighthead Fitzpatrick has vital role for Ulster in tonight’s season-defining H Cup battle with Leicester
Coach stresses first match of tour is important one for the squad
But Azzurri talk up chance of historic first win over Ireland
But Azzurri talk up chance of historic first win over Ireland
Ireland’s outhalf has recovered from hamstring injury sustained against England
IRB protocols for concussion to be adhered
Toby Flood kicks six penalties to give Stuart Lancaster’s side a chance of winning first Grand Slam in a decade
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