After England’s 31-14 win over Italy in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick believes his England side made significant steps forward following their loss to Scotland a week prior.
After England's dominant win over Italy on Sunday afternoon, Imogen Ainsworth has provided her ratings after the home side picked up a first win under Steve Borthwick.
After a damning loss to Scotland a weekend ago, Steve Borthwick’s England were 31-14 winners over Italy at Twickenham in what was the head coaches first victory as head coach.
Prior to Italy’s visit to Twickenham Stadium to take on England in the second round of Guinness Six Nations action, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke exclusively to Gli Azzurri and London Irish centre, Luca Morisi.
Matthieu Jalibert's late try proved to be the difference as France overcame a stubborn Italy with a 29-24 margin in the opening round of the Six Nations tournament at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.
As his long goodbye to Harlequins continues, Italy international Tommy Allan is hopeful that his final months in West London will end on a high note as the club remains competitive in both the Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup.
Replacement flyhalf Ben Donaldson's late conversion went wide as Australia suffered a one-point defeat to Italy in the fixture in Florence on Saturday.
Australia wing Tom Wright insisted that the Wallabies are not taking Italy lightly as the two teams face each other at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.
Italy lock Sara Tounesi has been handed a 12-week ban following a biting incident in the recently concluded World Cup fixture against Japan in Auckland.
After beating Italy and a Tier One nation for the first time, The Lelos have produced their biggest statement yet as they look to bang down the door of the Six Nations.
Italy managed to end a 36-game losing streak as they edged out Wales with a one-point margin in the final round of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Wales have been boosted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones as head coach Wayne Pivac has confirmed the matchday squad for the final round Six Nations game against Italy.