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.

It's our Six Pack feature, but with a twist during these unprecedented times! We've asked our columnists, as well as some of the stars of the game, to answer six light-hearted questions during this self-isolation period.

World Rugby has announced the cancellation of the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship due to 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.

England's final round of the Six Nations tournament against Italy scheduled in Rome is under doubt after the game was ordered to be played in closed doors after the outbreak of 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.

There is no doubt that Italy’s interim head coach Franco Smith will have had February 22 circled in his diary for some time.

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.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend stated that he would reassess fly-half Finn Russell's involvement in the ongoing Six Nations tournament ahead of the third round clash against Italy.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made one change for the second round of the Six Nations clash against Italy to be played in Paris on Sunday.

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.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named George North at centre for the opening round of the Six Nations clash against Italy to be played at Principality Stadium on Saturday.

A fresh year, a fresh start with new coaches as Wales and Italy kick-start the proceedings in the Six Nations 2020 tournament at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

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.