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George Ford returns at fly-half for England against Italy

England coach Eddie Jones has named George Ford in the starting line-up for the second round of the Six Nations game against Italy to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
11 February 2021

TRU Talks - Six Nations Special: Seb Negri

TRU are joined by Italian international Seb Negri to talk about the Azzurri's defeat to France in the opening round of the Six Nations + we preview their trip to England.
10 February 2021

England add Kyle Sinckler and Mako Vunipola in 28-man squad

England coach Eddie Jones has added Saracens loosehead Mako Vunipola and Bristol tighthead Kyle Sinckler in the 28-man squad ahead of the second round of Six Nations clash against Italy.
9 February 2021

Video Highlights: Six Nations - Round 1

The opening round of the Six Nations saw Scotland register their first win over England at Twickenham Stadium in 38 years to reclaim the Calcutta Cup with a 6-11 margin while France dominated Italy with a 50-10 victory.
8 February 2021

Match Centre: Six Nations: Italy 10-50 France

France came up with a seven-try riot as they dominated Italy with a 50-10 margin in the opening round of the Six Nations tournament at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
6 February 2021

France confirm their matchday squad for Italy clash

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed the matchday squad for the Six Nations opening game against Italy in Rome.
4 February 2021

TRU Podcast - 2021 Six Nations Preview ft. Charlie Beckett

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.
4 February 2021

Six Nations coaches understand the current pressures on players - We need to do the same

The 2021 Guinness Six Nations is nearly here and the tournament offers us all some escapism from the global pandemic, but let's remember the players are also experiencing the pressures and the strains of society.
2 February 2021

“Keep telling them how good they are” - England & France ready to renew rivalry in the Six Nations

England and France are currently the favourites for the 2021 Six Nations title and Eddie Jones has already fuelled the rivalry ahead of the championships.
28 January 2021

Italy hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini announces international retirement

Italy hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.
25 January 2021

Exclusive: Jamie Elliott - They will come firing and we have to match that

Ahead of Zebre’s visit from Edinburgh on Saturday, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former Northampton Saints centre Jamie Elliott as the Pro14 continues.
21 January 2021

George North returns for Wales against Italy

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has recalled George North into the starting line-up for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup fifth-place play-off to be played on Saturday.
2 December 2020

Match Report: Autumn Nations Cup: France 36-5 Italy

France came up with a five-try performance as they thumped Italy 34-5 in the third round of the Autumn Nations Cup at Stade de France on Saturday.
29 November 2020

Exclusive: Stephen Varney - We are dying to get a victory

Gloucester and Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney exclusively chatted to TRU ahead of the Azzurri's Autumn Nations Cup meeting with France.
27 November 2020

Baptiste Serin to lead France against Italy

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made 13 changes for the third round of the Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy to be played in Paris on Saturday.
27 November 2020

Fiji's Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy cancelled after 29 players test positive for Covid-19

Fiji's upcoming Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy to be played on Saturday becomes the latest match to be cancelled following the outbreak of Covid-19.
18 November 2020

Match Report: Autumn Nations Cup: Italy 17-28 Scotland

Scotland scored three second half tries as they came from behind to beat Italy 17-28 in their first encounter in the Autumn Nations Cup at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.
14 November 2020

Duncan Weir starts for Scotland against Italy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named Duncan Weir at fly-half for the opening game of the Autumn Nations Cup against Italy to be played in Firenze on Saturday.
11 November 2020

Video Highlights: Guinness Six Nations - Final Round

The final round of the Six Nations saw England went on to win the title with a 5-34 bonus point victory over Italy. France with their win over Ireland came close to the red rose team but finished second due to inferior point difference.
1 November 2020

Match Report: Six Nations: Italy 5 - 34 England

A bonus point win of 5-34 against Italy proved decisive as England managed to clinch the Six Nations title overcoming France and Ireland.
1 November 2020