Former South Africa international Franco Smith has been appointed as the head coach of Italy for the upcoming Six Nations tournament that kicks-off in February.
The Italian Rugby Federation has confirmed that head coach Conor O'Shea has stepped down from his role with Italy before his contract came to an end.
In his latest TRU column, Benetton and Italy’s Seb Negri reflects on the Rugby World Cup as well as his experience in Japan plus, he discusses the Pro14 and the upcoming European Champions Cup.
Italy skipper Sergio Parisse slammed World Rugby's decision to cancel their World Cup game against New Zealand in Aichi following Typhoon Hagibis.
Italy's chances of progressing to the quarter-finals in the ongoing Rugby World Cup has taken a major blow with props Nicola Quaglio and Andrea Lovotti suspended for three games following their dangerous tackle in the recently concluded World Cup game against South Africa in Shizuoka.
Italy props Nicola Quaglio and Andrea Lovotti are set to face a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo on Sunday following an incident in the recently concluded World Cup game against South Africa in Shizuoka.
Italy’s Seb Negri reveals why coming up against South Africa will be a special moment for him.
Italy head coach Conor O’Shea has confirmed his side's matchday squad for the upcoming World Cup game against South Africa with the spotlight on skipper Sergio Parisse.
Italy made it two wins from two at the Rugby World as they swept aside Canada in Fukuoka.
TRU’s Joe Harvey caught up with Canada head coach Kingsley Jones.
Italy kick-started their World Cup campaign off to a winning note as they defeated Namibia 47-22 in the Pool B clash at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday.
Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named the matchday squad for the World Cup opening game against Namibia to be played in Osaka this weekend.
Seb Negri is excited to be heading to Japan and here is his first TRU column of the tournament.
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley is set to take in charge of Italy at the end of the World Cup that kicks-off this month in Japan.
England ended their preparations for the World Cup with a 37-0 win over Italy.
England will head into the World Cup campaign brimming with confidence as they blanked Italy 37-0 in their encounter at St James Park on Friday.
Chris Heal delivers his verdict on England's 'strange' final World Cup warm-up victory over Italy in Newcastle.
Seb Negri caught up with TRU to discuss all things Italy ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named a much-changed line-up for the upcoming encounter against England in Newcastle on Friday.
France came up with a dominating display as they trounced Italy 47-19 at Stade de France on Friday. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made three changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming clash against France to be played this weekend.
Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named a 31-man squad for the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan next month.
Last weekend saw the beginning of many of the northern hemisphere’s pre-Rugby World Cup campaigns. One of these games took place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. With Joe Schmidt’s Ireland playing Six Nations rivals, Italy.