Italy international Alessandro Zanni has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect to take up a coaching job with Benetton Treviso.
Italy have confirmed former South Africa international Franco Smith as the full-time head coach of the national side.
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced cancellation of the 2019/20 season following the pandemic coronavirus.
In his latest column for TRU, Seb Negri discusses the impact the coronavirus outbreak has had on Italian rugby, what the Azzurri can take from the Six Nations and the Hartpury footprint left on the Championships.
England's clash against Italy in both the men's and women's Six Nations has been postponed following concerns over coronavirus.
Scotland registered their first win in the ongoing Six Nations tournament as they overcame Italy with a 0-17 win in the third round at Stadio Olimpico.
Italy head coach Franco Smith has made a solitary change to the starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Scotland to be played at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
21-year-old, Erika Skofca, has been converted into a loosehead prop in recent months and was on the bench for the Italians round one fixture against Wales.
France successfully overcame a challenge from Italy as they maintained their winning start in the ongoing Six Nations with a 35-22 victory over Italy in Paris.
Wales came up with a dominating display as they blanked Italy 42-0 in the opening game of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Join Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft as they look ahead to this years' Six Nations tournament.
In his first column of the Six Nations period, Seb Negri talks about life under a new head coach, his hopes for the future of Italian rugby and missing familiar faces.
Italy have confirmed hooker Luca Bigi as captain for the upcoming Six Nations tournament that begins on 1st February.
Italy great Sergio Parisse will retire from international rugby in Rome during the upcoming Six Nations tournament that kicks-off on 1st February.
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.