Italy

Conor O'Shea wants to leave a lasting legacy in Italian rugby as they gear up to face England in the upcoming Six Nations campaign opener on Sunday.

As the Six Nations 2018 tournament is set to kick-off on 3rd February, we take a look at few of the key points.

South Africa came up with a five-try performance as they thrashed Italy 6-35 at Stadio Euganeo on Saturday.

Nicholas Sanchez kicked 13 points as Argentina dominated the final quarter to register a 15-31 win over Italy at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.

Simone Ferrari scored his first international try as Italy started their autumn international campaign with a 19-10 victory over Fiji at Stadio Angelo Massimino on Saturday.

NatWest has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Six Nations tournament for the 2018 edition.

Benetton Treviso fly-half Ian McKinley is upbeat ahead of his international debut after he was called up to the Italy squad ahead of the autumn internationals.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has announced a 34-man squad for the autumn international clashes against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa.

The opening day of Women's World Cup at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Wednesday saw Canada, England and France top the respective pools.

Australia scored two tries in the final five minutes as they managed to overcome a stiff challenge from Italy with a 40-27 triumph at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane in Australia will home to the Super Rugby Break Test Match between the Australian Wallabies and the Italian Azzurri on Saturday 24th June.

Phil Jones capitalised on the red card of Jacopo Bianchi as he kicked the decisive penalty in the 74th minute to help Wales secure the seventh place in the U20 Championship 2017 with a thrilling 25-24 win over Italy at Avchala Stadium on Sunday.

Ben Volavola kicked the decisive drop goal in the final minute as Fiji managed to edge out Italy with a 22-19 win in Suva on Saturday.

Scotland registered their first win under Gregor Townsend as they overhauled Italy by 13-14 in Singapore on Saturday.

Scotland managed to held their nerve as they sealed a thrilling 17-16 win over Italy in their U20 Championship encounter at AIA Arena on Thursday.

The National Stadium in Singapore is all set to host its first ever Test to be played between Scotland and Italy on Saturday.

Fullback Massimo Cioffi scored the decisive converted try as Italy went on to beat Ireland by 21-20 in a thrilling World Rugby U20 Championship encounter on Wednesday at AIA Arena.

Seb Negri has been a standout performer for Hartpury College in his final year at the club and he speaks to TRU about life in Gloucester, his upbringing in Zimbabwe and his move to Treviso in Italy.

Six Nations organisers have shortlisted 12 candidates for the Player of the Championship award following the 2017 edition of the tournament.

Six Nations 2017 tournament came to an end with England retaining the title but their Grand Slam hopes dashed with their defeat to Ireland in the final round of the tournament.