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 Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has been appointed as the new Director of Performance Rugby of Rugby Football Union.

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.

World Rugby has confirmed that the Pool C World Cup clash between England and France to be played in Yokohama has been called-off due to Super 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.

South Africa came up with a seven try performance as they eased past a 14-men Italy with a 3-44 victory in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Shizuoka on Friday.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted that there is pressure on the Springboks as they line-up against Italy in a must-win World Cup game in Shizuoka on Friday.

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.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Italy to be played in Shizuoka on Friday.

Italy made it two wins from two at the Rugby World as they swept aside Canada in Fukuoka.

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.

TRU’s Joe Harvey previews Pool B which begins with New Zealand v South Africa.