Italy

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has delayed the announcement of the squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup due to injury concerns.

Caelan Doris scored a double as Ireland went on to defeat Italy 33-17 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Darcy Graham scored a double as Scotland kick-started their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 25-13 victory over Italy at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Glasgow Warriors flanker Rory Darge as the captain for the upcoming clash against Italy at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Paolo Odogwu, recently recruited by Italy, has confirmed that he will be joining Benetton as his new club following the completion of his short-term contract with Stade Francais.

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has decided not to extend the contract of current head coach Kieran Crowley beyond the Rugby World Cup in France.

As he prepares to turn out for the World XV at Twickenham against the Barbarians, TRU columnist and Italy international Seb Negri pens his thoughts ahead of a special week, being back at Twickenham, plus he discusses the rest of 2023.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has unveiled a 46-man training squad ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

As we look back over the 2023 Six Nations we pick out the players who impressed throughout the competition.

Talking Rugby Union's John Wiffen shares his reflections on the Six Nations, including praise for one of France's half-backs and why Jack Willis stood out from the rest.

Scotland managed to hold off Italy as they finished the Six Nations tournament with a 26-14 win at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the starting line up for the fifth and final round of the Six Nations game against Italy.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend insisted that his side is wary of the Italian challenge as the two teams lock horns with each other in the final round of the competition at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

Wales have registered their first win since Warren Gatland took in charge again as they defeated Italy 29-17 in the fourth round of the competition at Stadio Olimpico.

Wales travel to Italy in the Six Nations with the wooden spoon looming large. A defeat for Warren Gatland's side in Rome would only add to a tumultuous campaign.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to the starting line up for the fourth round Six Nations clash against Italy.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made a forced change for the fourth round of Six Nations game against Wales.

Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo will miss the remainder of the Six Nations tournament following a shoulder injury.

Assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has described the current adversity facing Welsh Rugby to that of 20 years ago and he has also drawn comparisons to events that have occurred in the English game this season.

Ireland managed to hold off a spirited Italian side as they sealed a 34-20 win in the third round of the Six Nations played in Rome on Saturday.