Italy

England's Six Nations clash against Italy in doubt as match set to be played in closed doors

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.
5 March 2020

Scotland overcome Italy with 0-17 win

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.
22 February 2020

Scotland need to be more clinical in tournament defining game in Rome

There is no doubt that Italy’s interim head coach Franco Smith will have had February 22 circled in his diary for some time.
21 February 2020

Italy make one change for Scotland encounter

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 February 2020

Erika enjoyed playing rugby in Scotland, now she hopes to play against them

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.
20 February 2020

France go to top with 35-22 win over Italy

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.
10 February 2020

Gregor Townsend to consider Finn Russell's inclusion ahead of Italy game

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.
8 February 2020

France make one change for 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.
7 February 2020

Wales blank Italy 42-0 in Six Nations opener

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.
2 February 2020

George North starts at centre for Wales against Italy

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.
30 January 2020

Wales v Italy - Match 1 Six Nations 2020 - Game details

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.
29 January 2020

Seb Negri Column: I think it is an exciting opportunity for young players to put their hands up

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.
28 January 2020

Luca Bigi appointed Italy captain for Six Nations Championship

Italy have confirmed hooker Luca Bigi as captain for the upcoming Six Nations tournament that begins on 1st February.
21 January 2020

Italy legend Sergio Parisse set to retire from international rugby during Six Nations

Italy great Sergio Parisse will retire from international rugby in Rome during the upcoming Six Nations tournament that kicks-off on 1st February.
8 January 2020

RFU appoint Conor O'Shea as new Director of Performance Rugby

Former Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has been appointed as the new Director of Performance Rugby of Rugby Football Union.
30 November 2019

Franco Smith to be in charge of Italy in Six Nations 2020

Former South Africa international Franco Smith has been appointed as the head coach of Italy for the upcoming Six Nations tournament that kicks-off in February.
22 November 2019

Conor O'Shea steps down as Italy head coach

The Italian Rugby Federation has confirmed that head coach Conor O'Shea has stepped down from his role with Italy before his contract came to an end.
18 November 2019

Seb Negri Column: There is a lot of excitement to be back on the biggest stage in Europe

In his latest TRU column, Benetton and Italy’s Seb Negri reflects on the Rugby World Cup as well as his experience in Japan plus, he discusses the Pro14 and the upcoming European Champions Cup.
14 November 2019

Italy captain Sergio Parisse slams World Rugby's decision to cancel game against New Zealand

Italy skipper Sergio Parisse slammed World Rugby's decision to cancel their World Cup game against New Zealand in Aichi following Typhoon Hagibis.
11 October 2019

England-France Pool C clash cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis

World Rugby has confirmed that the Pool C World Cup clash between England and France to be played in Yokohama has been called-off due to Super Typhoon Hagibis.
10 October 2019