Andy Farrell outlines reasons behind Ireland team changes and new player opportunities for Italy Six Nations clash

James Lowe returns as Ireland overhaul lineup for Italy after France defeat in Six Nations

Italy keep winning lineup against Ireland with Leonardo Marin replacing Juan Ignacio Brex and Pani starting at full-back

Tadhg Furlong resumes full training and could feature for Ireland against Italy in Six Nations fixture.

Italy secured a memorable 18-15 victory over Scotland in heavy rain at the Stadio Olimpico in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend confirms Scotland lineup for the Six Nations opener against Italy.

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension received for a red-card offence during his team’s 32-17 victory over France on 8 November.

South Africa successfully overcame red card of Franco Mostert as they went on to defeat Italy 32-14 in their encounter in Turin.

South Africa will start with 11 changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Series match against Italy, head coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Thursday.

Italy will face Chile in Genoa on 22 November after World Rugby confirmed a fixture change to the Quilter Nations Series.

South Africa’s Springbok Women have adjusted their backline for their upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup match against Italy, set for Sunday at York Community Stadium in England.

Italy skipper Nicotera ruled out after rib injury; Cannone takes over captaincy, Ribaldi called up.

Dan Sheehan’s hat-trick secures Ireland a crucial Six Nations win against Italy, keeping their title hopes alive.

Jack Crowley starts at fly-half as Ireland make key changes for their Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.

England’s supporters have been begging for clearer accuracy and precision and against Italy, Steve Borthwick’s side delivered on their words.

Italy makes six changes, including Capuozzo at full-back, for their Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

After moving from fly-half to full-back, seeing Smith now amongst the replacements has raised questions.

England’s Six Nations squad gets a boost as key players return from injury ahead of their clash against Italy at Twickenham.

Italy make two changes to their starting lineup for the Six Nations clash against France, as Quesada seeks another big performance.

France suffer a setback as Matthieu Jalibert and Damian Penaud are ruled out ahead of their Six Nations match against Italy.